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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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Statistics Korea Seeks 29,828 Field Staff for 2025 Census: Statistics Korea announced on Monday, August 11, that it is recruiting 29,828 field staff to conduct the 2025 Population and Housi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.11

South Korea and Vietnam Enhance Cooperation in Energy and Supply Chains: SEOUL – South Korea and Vietnam have agreed to significantly expand their cooperation in the fields of industry, supply chai ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.11

DAEJEON CITY CONFIRMS FIRST JAPANESE ENCEPHALITIS MOSQUITO OF THE YEAR ‘Warning to be Cautious of Mosquito Bites’: The Daejeon Institute of Health and Environment has issued a special warning to citizens after confirming the first 'Culex tritaen ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.10

Daejeon City and Nanjing City Forge Friendship Through International Sports Exchange: Daejeon and Nanjing City in China are actively continuing their exchange through the '2025 Daejeon-Nanjing International Sports In ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.10

Korea Faces Colon Cancer Crisis; Early Screening Urged: South Korea is grappling with a significant public health challenge, holding the unenviable distinction of having the highest colo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.08

Prosecution's Efforts Intensify Ahead of Kim Keon-hee's Arrest Warrant Hearing: SEOUL – The special prosecutor's office is intensifying its efforts to prove the necessity of arresting First Lady Kim Keon- ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.08.08

The Rising Cost of Car Insurance: The Culprit is Insurance Fraud: A recent report by Hana Financial Research Institute titled "Insurance Fraud, the Main Culprit of My Rising Premiums" highlights a ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.08

Migrant Worker Critically Injured in Electrocution at POSCO E&C Site: GWANGMYEONG, GYEONGGI-DO — A tragic incident at a POSCO E&C construction site in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do, has once agai ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.08

Number of Patients Reporting Abnormal Symptoms After a Back Pain Procedure at a Gangneung Medical Facility Rises to 22: GANGNEUNG — An investigation is underway at a medical facility in Gangneung, South Korea, following a reported cluster of in ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.08

Gyeongju and Mungyeong Tapped as New Pilot Education Development Zones, Boosting Regional Education and Economy: Gyeongju and Mungyeong, key cities in Gyeongsangbuk-do, have been newly selected as 'Pilot Education Development Zones,' a signifi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.08

A 77-year-old Argentine guide who went missing in a Paraguayan national park was found dead after six days.: Wenceslao Benoit, a 77-year-old Argentine tour guide who went missing in a Paraguayan national park on the 1st, was found dead aft ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.08

Special Counsel's Second Attempt to Arrest Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol Fails Amid Stubborn Resistance: SEOUL—A special counsel team investigating allegations against former First Lady Kim Keon-hee has once again failed to execu ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.07

Itaipu Transfers Decline Through July... Sharp Drop in Power Cession Compensation Cited as Cause: ASUNCIÓN - The amount of money transferred from the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant, one of Paraguay's main sources of rev ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.06

252 Studies Presented: National University of Asunción Holds Young Researchers Congress: The National University of Asunción (UNA) successfully kicked off its 19th Congress of Young Researchers and Innovators (JJ ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.08.06

President of Paraguay: "Surge in Beef Prices Has Eroded the Purchasing Power of the Poor": During the first anniversary ceremony of the "Zero Hunger" program, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña officially acknowled ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.06

Tagalog vs. Filipino: What's the Difference?: If you get the chance to travel to the Philippines' capital, Manila, and converse with locals, you'd likely assume the language th ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.05

"Your Hands Can Save a Heart: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), A Life-Saving Training for the Heart": In 2024, Christina Fores, a volunteer at a church in the Philippines, was required to undergo cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.05

Daejeon City Launches 2025 Social Survey to Improve Citizen Quality of Life: Daejeon City is conducting its "2025 Daejeon Social Survey" until September 12 to better understand citizens' quality of life and ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.04

Screen Time Soars, Teen VDT Syndrome on the Rise: A growing number of teenagers are experiencing a surge in physical and mental ailments commonly associated with prolonged use of d ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.02

COVID-19 Hospitalizations on the Rise in South Korea, Health Officials Urge Caution: SEOUL – South Korea is grappling with a new surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, with official data from the Korea Disease Co ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.02