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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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Daejeon Urban Development Corporation Recognized for Excellence in Public Data Provision for Third Consecutive Year: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon Urban Development Corporation (President Jung Guk-young) announced on February 18th that it h ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.02.18

Buyeo County Launches "Stay-Type Rest Areas" to Revitalize Rural Economy: Buyeo County, South Korea – Buyeo County, led by Governor Park Jung-hyun, has announced the implementation of "Stay-Type Res ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.02.18

Suwon Diocese Sends First 'Fidei Donum' Priest to Japan: Suwon, South Korea – The Suwon Diocese has sent its first 'Fidei Donum' priest to the Saitama Diocese in Japan. The Rev. Tho ...; Desk 2025.02.18

Pope Francis Appoints First Woman as Head of Vatican Administration: Vatican City – In a historic move, Pope Francis has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini as the new head of the Vatican City S ...; Desk 2025.02.18

Tokyo's Time-Capsule: Okasho Uraji Botan Ten, a Testament to Tradition and "Billboard Architecture": Just a short walk south of JR Akihabara Station, nestled along the Yanagihara-dori street bordering the Kanda River, stands a rema ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.02.17

Hanam City Completes High-Precision Electronic Map Construction Project: Hanam City announced the successful completion of the 'High-Precision Electronic Map Construction Challenge Project,' which was se ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.02.17

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Faulty Boiler Causes Brain Damage in UK Woman: A 52-year-old woman in the UK has suffered brain damage after prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide leaking from a faulty boiler. ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.17

Wearing Socks All Day to Bed Can Be Harmful to Your Health: Recent research has shown that wearing socks that have been worn all day to bed can be harmful to your health. According to the C ...; Desk 2025.02.17

South Korea Cracks Down on 156 Individuals for Illegal Real Estate Transactions and Tax Evasion: The National Tax Service (NTS) of South Korea has announced a tax investigation into 156 individuals suspected of illegal real est ...; Desk 2025.02.17

Antarctic's Jangbogo Station Records Highest January Temperature Ever: The Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) announced on February 14th that its Jangbogo Research Station in Antarctica recorded th ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.02.17

Tada Sues Kakao Mobility for 10 Billion Won in Damages, Alleging Unfair Practices: Tada, a South Korean ride-hailing platform, has filed a lawsuit against Kakao Mobility, the operator of the popular Kakao T taxi-h ...; Desk 2025.02.17

Krafton to Offer Up to 100 Million Won in Childbirth Incentives: Krafton, the leading game company in South Korea by market capitalization, has announced a new policy to provide employees who hav ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.17

South Korea to Invest ₩1 Trillion in University Research Institutes: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government has announced a major investment in university-based research institutes to ...; Desk 2025.02.17

SPHEREx: A Revolutionary Space Telescope Set to Unveil the Universe's Secrets: Embarking on a groundbreaking mission, the Space Infrared Explorer (SPHEREx), a next-generation space telescope jointly developed ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.02.17

Slou Bed Launches 'Evening Moonray' Motion Mattress for Newlyweds: SEOUL – Slou Bed, a mattress brand under the Persis Group, has unveiled its latest offering, the 'Evening Moonray' motion ma ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.17

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South Korea's Fresh Fruit Imports Reach Record High in 2024: Seoul - South Korea's imports of fresh fruits such as bananas and pineapples have reached a record high in 2024, exceeding 1.4 bil ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.17

Dunamu Acquires Global Digital Music Score Platform MPAG: Seoul, South Korea – Dunamu, a leading blockchain and fintech company in South Korea, announced on February 17th that it has ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.02.17