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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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KATS Issues Recall Orders for 49 Unsafe Products: The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, has issued recall orders ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.02.28

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