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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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Flight Attendants Sue Boeing Over Mid-Air Panel Blowout: SEATTLE — Four flight attendants who were on board Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 when a door plug blew off in mid-air last Jan ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.08.02

Independence Hall to Host Diverse Commemorative Events for the 80th Anniversary of Gwangbokjeol: To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Gwangbokjeol (National Liberation Day of Korea), the Independence Hall of Korea has prepared ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.01

Special Prosecutor Attempts to Enforce Arrest Warrant for Former President Yoon Suk Yeol in 'Kim Keon Hee Special Prosecutor' Case: As former President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to comply with the summons from the 'Kim Keon Hee Special Prosecutor,' the special prosec ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.01

Former Minister Lee Sang-min Arrested for Involvement in Illegal Martial Law Decree, Ordering Power and Water Cuts to Media Outlets: On December 3, 2024, former Minister of the Interior and Safety, Lee Sang-min, was arrested on charges of actively participating i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.01

75th Commemoration Ceremony for Student Soldiers Killed in Action at Hwagae Battle Held to Honor Noble Sacrifice: On the 25th, the '75th Commemoration Ceremony for Student Soldiers Killed in Action at the Hwagae Battle' was solemnly held at the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.31

Daejeon Transportation Corporation Boosts 0 O'Clock Festival Atmosphere and Showcases City's Charm with 'Kkumssi Themed Train': Daejeon Transportation Corporation will operate the 'Kkumssi Themed Train' for the 'Daejeon 0 O'Clock Festival,' held from August ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.31

Hanbat Arboretum's Wooden Architecture: International Designs Hint at a New Landmark for Daejeon: Daejeon City announced today, July 31, that it has selected 5 outstanding works out of 15 submissions in the conceptual design com ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.31

Jeonju City Offers Six Public Wedding Venues to Ease Financial Burden on Young Couples: JEONJU – Jeonju City announced today a new initiative, "Wedding in Jeonju," aimed at alleviating the financial burden of wed ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.07.30

Number of Foreign Residents in Korea Hits Record High of 2.73 Million, Impact on Economy and Society Noted: Seoul, July 29, 2025 – The number of foreign nationals residing in Korea for various purposes such as study, work, and touri ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

"That Guy's Voice" Caught by AI…Telecoms Declare War on New Financial Scams: In response to increasingly sophisticated financial scams like voice phishing and smishing, South Korea's three major mobile carri ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

Korea-Japan Visa Unification Expected to Attract 1.84 Million Additional Tourists: A recent analysis suggests that if Korea and Japan were to unify their tourist visa systems, South Korea alone could see an additi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.29

Wedding Costs: Deepening Regional Disparity… Gangnam Exceeds National Average by ₩13 Million: For couples planning to marry, wedding expenses remain a significant burden, with regional disparities becoming particularly prono ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

President Lee Jae-myung pushes for special promotions for officials who were 'passive in illegal orders'... emphasizes tax normalization and support for re-establishment.: President Lee Jae-myung has ordered special promotions for officials who were passive in following illegal and unjust orders durin ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.28

Heavy Rain and Sizzling Heat Hit Taiwan, Weather Advisories Issued Across the Island: On July 27, 2025, Taiwan is experiencing volatile weather conditions as it falls under the influence of a low-pressure system. At ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.27

New Horizons for Hong Kong's Culinary Scene: The Rise of Vietnamese Cuisine: In Hong Kong, a city renowned for its diverse culinary landscape, Vietnamese food is making a name for itself. Historically, Vietn ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.07.27

The 21st Bucheon International Youth Homestay: A Special Friendship Journey for Youths from 3 Countries: Bucheon City has held the '21st Bucheon International Youth Homestay' with youths from its sister cities. The event, which began w ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.26

Independence Hall of Korea, Central America and Caribbean Korean Language School Association Cooperate to Strengthen History Education for Overseas Koreans: The Independence Hall of Korea and the Central America and Caribbean Korean Language School Association have signed a business agr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.26

Paraguay Expands HIV Diagnosis and Management Capacity to 15 Regions Nationwide: Asunción, Paraguay – Paraguay's National Program for HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Pronasida) is enhanc ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.07.25

Paraguay's Ministry of Education to Restructure Schools with Low Student Numbers: Aims to Address Budget Waste and Academic Underachievement: Paraguay's Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC) is pushing forward with a large-scale project to reorganize educational instit ...; Desk 2025.07.25

U.S. Military Falling Behind in Drone Technology Competition and Its Background: Bureaucratic procedures and complex procurement processes are delaying the U.S. military's drone development and adoption, contras ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.25