Global Economic Times

2026.06.05 (Fri)
All articles

LOGIN
JOIN

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

Synthesis

Search: 3,693

Actress Nana Cleared of Charges After Robber’s "Counter-Lawsuit" Ruled Self-Defense: (C) SOOJIB GURI, South Korea — Police have officially cleared Nana (Im Jin-ah), an actress and former member of the girl ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.16

Daewoo E&C Takes the Lead in $8 Billion Gadeokdo Airport Project After Rivals Exit: (C) Namuwiki The Gadeokdo New Airport project, South Korea’s most ambitious maritime infrastructure venture, is entering ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.16

Prime Minister Kim Announces 20 Trillion Won Support for New "Integrated Special Cities": SEOUL – In a landmark move to decentralize national growth, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced on Friday a massive suppor ...; Desk 2026.01.16

Coupang Begins Disbursing 50,000 Won Compensation Coupons Following Data Breach: SEOUL — E-commerce giant Coupang has officially begun distributing compensation to 33.7 million users affected by a recent m ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.15

Lotte Chairman Shin Dong-bin Declares Strategic Shift: "Break Away from Familiarity": (C) The Investor Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin has announced a major transformation in the group’s management strategy ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.15

US Navy Sailor Sentenced to 16 Years for Selling Amphibious Assault Ship Secrets to China: (C) USIN News SAN DIEGO – A former U.S. Navy petty officer was sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison on Monda ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2026.01.13

Special Prosecutor Seeks 15-Year Sentence for Ex-Minister Lee Sang-min Over Insurrection Charges: (C) Lee Sang-min | The Guardian Nigeria News SEOUL – In a final court hearing on Monday, the special prosecution team led ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.12

President Lee Signals Crackdown on "Harmful" Religious Sects Amid Calls for Dissolution: (C) La Razon SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung on Monday took a firm stance against controversial religious groups, includi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.12

The "Lee Boo-jin Effect": Samsung Heiress Spotted in $130 Domestic Dress, Not Luxury Labels: (C) Freeview.ph SEOUL — Lee Boo-jin, CEO of Hotel Shilla and a prominent member of the Samsung family, has once again cap ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.11

From 'Maduro Gray' to 'Hwang Hana Parka': Why Negative News Drives Fashion Consumption: The "Blame Look" phenomenon—where fashion items worn by individuals embroiled in social scandals or criminal allegations bec ...; Desk 2026.01.11

National and Basic Pension Payouts to Rise by 2.1% This Year: Recipients of the National Pension and Basic Pension will see a 2.1% increase in their monthly benefits starting this year. The M ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.11

Yoon’s Unprecedented Delay Tactics: Final Sentencing Recommendation Rescheduled for the 13th: SEOUL – The first-instance final hearing for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, charged with leading an insurrection, was exten ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.10

South Korea's Air Passenger Traffic Hits All-Time High in 2025: Travelers Shift Focus from SE Asia to Japan and China: (C) KED Global SEOUL – South Korea’s aviation industry reached a historic milestone in 2025, with total air passen ...; Desk 2026.01.10

South Korea Denies North’s "Drone Incursion" Claims; Debris Found to Contain Commercial Parts: (C) DW SEOUL / PYONGYANG – Tensions on the Korean Peninsula escalated on Saturday as North Korea claimed to have downed Sou ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.10

Large-scale Wildfire Breaks Out in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang Province; Level 2 Emergency Response Issued Amid Resident Evacuations: (C) The Hans India UISEONG, North Gyeongsang — A massive wildfire erupted on Saturday afternoon in Uiseong-gun, North Gy ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.10

"You Are Our Heroes": Singaporean Hikers Send Gratitude to Korean Rescuers: (C) Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Fire & Disaster Headquarters. A heartwarming story has emerged of Singaporean tourists who, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.09

Seoul Expands Citizen Safety Insurance to Cover Sinkhole Injuries and Deaths: (C) WANE 15 SEOUL – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Friday, January 9, 2026, a significant expansion of it ...; Desk 2026.01.09

“Dedicated Department to Support Resettlement of Returning Overseas Koreans”... Overseas Koreans Agency Establishes ‘Returning Koreans Resettlement Support Division’: The Overseas Koreans Agency (Commissioner Kim Kyoung-hyup) will establish the “Returning Koreans Resettlement Support Divisi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.08

The Algorithmic Abyss: How Digital Echo Chambers are Fracturing Modern Politics: (C) IBTimes India SEOUL — For 58-year-old Mr. Kim, a routine afternoon spent watching news clips on YouTube has become a jo ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.08

ROK Air Force to Recruit High Schoolers as "Pre-NCO Candidates" to Combat Personnel Shortage: (C) The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) In a decisive move to stabilize its shrinking manpower pool, the Republic of Korea ...; Desk 2026.01.08