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Amid Roh Tae-woo’s Slush Fund Probe, Does the Source of Maintenance Funds for the "550-Pyong Luxury Graveyard" Fall Under Investigation?

As investigative authorities accelerate a compulsory investigation into the concealed slush funds of former President Roh Tae-woo’s family, the source of maintenance costs for the 550-pyong (app
Hollys Suffers Personal Information Leak… "Please Change Your Membership Password Immediately"

Personal information of customers has been leaked due to a hacking incident targeting the membership system of the coffee chain Hollys. According to the coffee industry on the 19th, Hollys confirmed

Cartel Offenders Caught Repeatedly: 65 Businesses Flagged 3 or More Times Over 7 Years

Despite sanctions by the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), a total of 65 businesses have been caught participating in collusive practices (unfair collaborative acts) three or more times over the past seven

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Police Arrest Record High 400 Physicians for Drug Offenses "Safety Insensitivity Regarding Propofol Cited; Most Cases Involve Misuse and Abuse": SEOUL — The number of physicians arrested by police for drug-related offenses reached nearly 400 last year, marking a record ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.19

The Great Digital Divide: Average YouTuber Earnings Hit ₩71 Million as Top 1% Soar to ₩1.3 Billion: SEOUL — The dream of "making it big" as a full-time content creator continues to draw thousands of Koreans into the digital ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.02.16

The Secret Behind the 'Modern Kim Seon-dal': How Coway Became Malaysia’s National Brand: SEOUL – Coway, South Korea’s rental market titan, has rewritten business history by achieving record-breaking growth f ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.16

The Rolex "Flipping" Era Ends: Luxury Watch Market Shifts Toward Elegance and Utility: (C) Watch Exchange For years, the formula for a quick profit was simple: buy a Rolex, wait a few months, and sell it for a double ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.02.16

Power Struggle Looming in Pyongyang: The Rising Star vs. The Iron Lady: SEOUL — As North Korean leader Kim Jong-un continues to showcase his young daughter, Kim Ju-ae, at major military events, se ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.02.15

K-Security Under Siege: Rising Cyber Threats Meet Stagnant Investment: (C) NK News SEOUL — As the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing transforms the global digita ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.15

Monopoly and High Commissions: The Bitter Truth Behind South Korea’s Overpriced Rest Stop Food: SEOUL — For decades, the South Korean highway rest area has been a symbol of the "road trip experience," offering a quick bi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.15

AI Vision: New Neuromorphic Chip Detects Motion 4 Times Faster Than Human Eye: (C) Inside Telecom BEIJING – A research team in China has developed a breakthrough semiconductor chip that mimics the human ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.02.13

Seollal Holiday Rush Begins: Afternoon Traffic Congestion Expected Today: (C) Busanpedia SEOUL — As the Lunar New Year (Seollal) holiday officially kicks off, millions are preparing for the "Grea ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.02.13

Chinese Tourists Depart Korea After Allegedly Assaulting Gyeongbokgung Guard; Outcry Over "Law Enforcement Gap": (C) Channel A SEOUL — Public indignation is mounting in South Korea after two Chinese tourists, accused of assaulting a s ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.13

Korea-Italy Strategic Dialogue Held: Strengthening Cooperation in High-Tech Industries and Follow-up on Summit Diplomacy: (c) Ministry of Foreign Affairs First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yun-joo held the 2nd Korea-Italy Strategic Dialogue with Maria ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.12

The South Korean AI Basic Act: A Boon for Innovation or a Gift to Global Big Tech?: (C) Korea Tech Today SEOUL — As the AI race intensifies globally, South Korea finds itself at a crossroads between foster ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.02.11

"Legacy Can Wait": South Korea Boosts Reverse Mortgage Payments to Tackle Elderly Poverty: (C) The Scan Foundation SEOUL — The traditional Korean sentiment of passing down the family home to one’s children ...; Desk 2026.02.11

Participation in the 1st APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting… Discussions on Succeeding the Achievements of the 2025 Summit: (c) Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Korean government participated in the first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Senior ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.11

Parnas Hotel to Redefine Luxury Aging with ‘Soyo Hannam’ Launch in March: (C) Parnas Hotel SEOUL — Parnas Hotel, a premier name in South Korea’s hospitality sector, officially announced on ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2026.02.09

Army Attack Helicopter Crashes During Training in Gapyeong; Two Pilots Confirmed Dead: (C) AI Arabiya GAPYEONG, South Korea — A South Korean Army attack helicopter crashed during a specialized training maneuv ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.02.09

Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrants for Rep. Kang Sun-woo and Former Councilor Kim Kyung Over ‘Nomination Bribery’ Scandal: SEOUL – The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office has formally requested arrest warrants for independent lawmaker Kang ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.09

Ambassador for Arctic Affairs Chung Byung-ha Attends ‘Arctic Frontiers 2026’… Discusses Strengthening Arctic Cooperation: (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chung Byung-ha, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Ambassador for Arctic Affairs, attended the &ls ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.07

Ministry of Health to Overhaul National University Hospitals: Shift to Vital Healthcare Hubs Begins this August: SEOUL — In a landmark shift aimed at restructuring South Korea’s medical landscape, the Ministry of Health and Welfare ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.05

"Climate Intelligence" to Shape National Competitiveness: 6223 Future Forum Concludes 9th Symposium: (C) LEE YEON-SIL The "6223 Future Forum," a private policy platform seeking mid-to-long-term future strategies for South Korea, ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.02.04