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Nexon Revamps Signature Youth Coding Competition into AI-Driven 'Nexon Young Programmers Cup'

SEOUL, South Korea — Nexon, a global pioneer in the gaming industry, officially announced on June 4 that it has opened applications for its newly rebranded and completely restructured programmin
President Lee Assures 'Zero Tolerance' for Corruption, Outlining Vision for South Korea as an 'Irreplaceable Global Leader'

SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung declared on Wednesday a stern, uncompromising stance against corruption and illegal financial gains, asserting that South Korea will transform into a thoroughly t

Premature 'Victory Celebration' on City Hall Display Sparks Outrage and Allegations of Election Interference in Taebaek

TAEBAEK, South Korea — A major political scandal has erupted in the city of Taebaek, Gangwon State, after an electronic billboard inside the municipal city hall prematurely displayed a graphic c

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Navigating the Late-Summer Slump: When Your Autonomic Nervous System Cries for Help: As the dog days of summer fade, many find themselves in a state of chronic exhaustion that goes beyond a typical case of post-vaca ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.31

South Korea Takes Emergency Action as Historic Drought Grips East Coast City: GANGNEUNG, South Korea — In a swift and decisive move to combat the worst drought in recent memory, President Lee Jae-myung ...; Shin Yeju 2025.08.31

South Korean President Asked to Help Citizen Detained at US Airport: A Korean-American organization has formally requested that South Korean President Lee Jae-myung intervene in the case of a South K ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.27

Sci-Fi Style Dust Storm Engulfs Phoenix, Halts Air Travel: PHOENIX, AZ—A colossal dust storm, so immense it looked like a scene ripped from a sci-fi blockbuster, rolled over the Phoen ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.08.27

Melania Trump Becomes AI Ambassador, Launches Nationwide 'AI Challenge' for Students: WASHINGTON — Melania Trump, the wife of President Donald Trump, has taken on a new role as the spokesperson for a White Hous ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.08.27

Incheon's Island Tourism Boom Raises Concerns Over Environmental Strain: INCHEON – A recent policy to reduce ferry fares has led to a dramatic surge in tourism to Incheon’s islands, with visi ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.08.26

Sinkhole Swallows Truck Wheel on Incheon Sidewalk: INCHEON — A small truck narrowly avoided a serious accident yesterday after a section of a sidewalk collapsed in Gyeyang-gu, ...; Shin Yeju 2025.08.26

Russian National Sentenced for Mass Trafficking of Women to Entertainment Venues: SEOUL — A South Korean court has issued a stark warning against human trafficking and illegal employment by handing down a t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.26

South Korea Unveils Sweeping "De-plastic Roadmap" to Tackle Waste Crisis: Seoul — In a bold move to combat the nation's mounting plastic waste crisis, South Korea's government, led by the Ministry o ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.08.26

U.S. Tariff Change Puts K-Beauty on Notice, But Industry Remains Resilient: SEOUL - A new U.S. policy imposing tariffs on small-value parcels under $800 is sending ripples through South Korea's booming cros ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.26

Birth Rate in South Korea Projected to Rise for Second Consecutive Year: For the second year in a row, South Korea is expected to see an increase in its birth rate, a trend largely driven by a significan ...; Shin Yeju 2025.08.26

Camping, an encounter with nature at the Paraguay Rally: With the World Rally Championship (WRC) taking place in Itapúa, Paraguay, hotel demand has surged, and camping has emerged ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.22

Surge in Digital Platform Use Among Minors, Urgent Need for Stronger Legal Protections: New legislation is being drafted to protect minors in the digital environment. This is a move by the government to shield children ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.22

Bucheon City Weaves Art and Mental Wellness, Empowering Youth to Find Their Inner Courage: BUCHEON – In an innovative effort to foster mental wellness and emotional expression among its youngest residents, Bucheon C ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.22

Ex-Presidential Candidate with 17 Convictions Arrested on New Fraud Charges: SEOUL – Song Jin-ho, a former independent presidential candidate, has been placed under arrest and detention on charges of i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.22

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Reverses Testimony in Martial Law Probe, Faces Imminent Arrest: SEOUL — In a dramatic twist to the ongoing investigation into the "December 3 illegal martial law" case, former Prime Minist ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.22

South Korea Takes Bold Step to Secure Youth's Financial Future: SEOUL—In a proactive move to address the looming crisis of youth pension insecurity, the South Korean government is set to l ...; Desk 2025.08.22

Daejeon Zero O'Clock Festival Sheds 'No-Fun City' Moniker, Becomes Representative Korean Festival with 2.16 Million Visitors: The 2025 Daejeon Zero O'Clock Festival has successfully concluded, attracting 2.16 million visitors. The downtown area of Daejeon ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.21

Geopolitical Tensions Flare as Nepal Reasserts Sovereignty Over Disputed Territories: KATHMANDU — In a decisive move that underscores escalating geopolitical tensions in the Himalayas, Nepal’s Ministry of ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.21

Indonesia's Stock Market Surges as BI's Fourth Rate Cut Fuels Property and Consumer Rally: JAKARTA – In a move that sent a wave of optimism across the Jakarta Stock Exchange (BEI), Bank Indonesia (BI) unexpectedly a ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.21