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MAFRA Unveils Success in Integrated Rural Care: Synergizing Social Farming and Medical Services

Rural care in South Korea is evolving into a comprehensive model that integrates agriculture, medical care, and essential life services. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) ann
Generative AI Use Triples Among Seoul Citizens, but Digital Divide Persists for Seniors

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly spreading across Seoul, but a significant "digital divide" remains as the elderly population struggles to keep pace with the technol

60-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Killing Wife Immediately After Restraining Order Expired

An appellate court has upheld a heavy prison sentence for a man in his 60s who brutally murdered his wife just one week after his court-ordered restraining order expired. The ruling highlights critica

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Incheon City Launches Priority Passport Service for Pregnant Women: INCHEON, South Korea – In a significant step towards fostering a supportive environment for expectant mothers, Incheon City ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.03.03

Daegu to Host 23rd International Textile Fair Showcasing High-Tech and Sustainable Innovations: Daegu Metropolitan City has announced the opening of the 23rd Daegu International Textile Fair (Preview In Daegu) at EXCO from Mar ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.03

K-Pass Surpasses 3 Million Users in 10 Months, Offering Significant Public Transportation Savings: The K-Pass, a public transportation card that refunds a certain percentage of usage fees, has surpassed 3 million users within 10 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.03

The Ministry of Environment has published a government-approved elementary textbook on environmental health, titled "Environment and Health.": On March 3rd, the Ministry of Environment announced that it has published an environmental health textbook for 3rd and 4th-grade e ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.03

It has been found that the amount spent on food and dining expenses by low-income households last year increased by nearly 40% compared to five years ago.: According to the Household Income and Expenditure Survey by Statistics Korea on the 2nd, the average monthly food expenditure for ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.03

South Korean Health Insurance Data Errors Cast Doubt on Foreign Subscriber Impact: SEOUL – The National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) of South Korea has publicly acknowledged significant errors in its fina ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.03

SE-Style's Snidel Beauty Launches 'My Own Muse' Collection, Expanding Market Presence in Korea: Seoul, South Korea – SE-Style's organic cosmetics brand, Snidel Beauty, has unveiled its Spring/Summer 2024 strategic collec ...; Desk 2025.03.03

Songpa-gu Continues Bicycle Insurance for Citizens, Offering Coverage Up to 30 Million Won: Seoul's Songpa-gu has announced the continuation of its 'Songpa-gu Citizen Bicycle Insurance' for another year, aiming to encourag ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.03.03

Seoul Launches Project to Prevent Wild Bird Collisions with Buildings: Seoul, South Korea - The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on March 3rd that it will be recruiting participants for its "Wil ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.03

Seoul to Nurture 300 Young Art Prodigies in 2025: Seoul, South Korea – The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced its plan to expand the 'Seoul Arts Talent Education' pr ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.03

Seoul Expands Citizen Safety Insurance Coverage: Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced an expansion of its Citizen Safety Insurance program, aimed at providing financial sta ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.03

Gwangju Nongseong Elementary School Reborn as AI and Digital Future-Oriented School: Gwangju Nongseong Elementary School has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging from outdated urban facilities into a cutt ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.03

South Korea's Aging Crisis: Elderly Care Facilities Overwhelmed: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is rapidly confronting a severe crisis in its elderly care system, as the nation's aging po ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.03

Rising Social Conflict in South Korea: Political Polarization at the Forefront: SEOUL - A recent report by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs reveals a concerning trend: social conflict in South ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.03

South Koreans Devour Pork, with Samgyeopsal Leading the Pack: South Korea's love affair with pork continues unabated, with the average citizen consuming a staggering 30 kilograms (66 pounds) o ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.03

Grade Forfeiture System Resurfaces as a Debate in Universities: The grade forfeiture system, which disappeared from universities in the early 2010s, is showing signs of revival. Following the re ...; Desk 2025.03.02

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: Sensory Recovery Varies with Incision Method: A recent study by Korean researchers has revealed that the degree of sensory loss after nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) varies dep ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.02

Oral Sex and STIs: A Risk Not to Be Ignored: The incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS, and HPV (human papilloma ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.03.02

The Persistent Shadow of Gender Inequality in South Korea's Workplaces: A recent survey conducted by Workplace Bullying 119 has shed light on the persistent issue of gender inequality within South Korea ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.03.02

Mariana Islands Aim to Reignite Korean Wanderlust Amidst Flight Challenges: The tropical allure of the Mariana Islands recently graced the heart of Seoul as the Mariana Visitors Authority (MVA) hosted "Mari ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.02