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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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"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

Daejeon City Visits Sapporo, Japan for 15th Anniversary of Sister City Relationship… Strengthening Economic and Cultural Cooperation: (C) Daejeon Metropolitan City To mark the 15th anniversary of their sister city relationship, Daejeon Metropolitan City will vis ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.02.03

Fire Breaks Out at SPC Samlip Factory in Siheung: Three Injured, Dozens Evacuated: SIHEUNG – A significant fire erupted on Tuesday afternoon at the SPC Samlip Sihwa Plant in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, promp ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.02.03

Disney Shares Plunge Despite Earnings Beat as “Trump Effect” Clouds Outlook: (C) AllEars.net BURBANK, CA — The Walt Disney Company delivered a double-edged sword to Wall Street on Monday. While the ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.02.03

Musk Announces SpaceX Acquisition of xAI: A $1.25 Trillion "Interstellar Engine": (C) WCCFTech HAWTHORNE, CA — Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has officially announced that SpaceX will ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.03

Prosecutors Indict Pastor Jun Kwang-hoon for Inciting Violent Court Protest: (C) The Japan Times SEOUL – The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office announced Tuesday that it has indicted J ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.03

"Makgeolli Bath" in Oden Soup: Hygiene Scandal Rocks Taebaek Mountain Snow Festival: (C) Instagram TAEBAEK, Gangwon Province — The Taebaek Mountain Snow Festival, a premier winter celebration in South Korea ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.02

Man Arrested for Setting Massive Reed Field Fire in Changwon, Claiming He Was "Cold": (C) Changwon Fire Headquarters A massive fire that scorched a reed bed near the Susan Bridge in Changwon and forced hundreds of ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.02.02

'120-Day Race' Begins: Preliminary Candidate Registration for June 3 Local Elections Opens Tomorrow: SEOUL — The starting gun for the June 3 nationwide local elections is set to fire tomorrow, February 3, as the registration ...; Desk 2026.02.02

"Bitter Valentine": Japan’s Chocolate Prices Double, Crushing Sales and Traditions: (C) Go Dairy Free TOKYO — As Valentine’s Day approaches, Japan’s confectionery industry is facing a "bitter" ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.01.30

Police Launch Investigation into Data Breach of Seoul’s ‘Ttareungyi’ Bike-Sharing Service: (C) Seoul Metropolitan Government SEOUL – Authorities have launched a formal investigation following reports of a signifi ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.01.30

The 'Dujjonku' War: Major Food Brands Clash Over Dubai-Style Desserts: (C) RTL Today SEOUL – The South Korean food and beverage industry is witnessing a fierce "dessert war" as major players&m ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.30

S. Korea Braces for Influx of Chinese Tourists as Lunar New Year Approaches: (C) KED Global SEOUL — South Korea’s retail and hospitality sectors are gearing up for a massive wave of Chinese to ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.30

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