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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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S. Korea Elevates 2035 Emission Cut Target, Fueling Industry Alarm: (C) Pixabay South Korea has set a notably high bar for its climate action, establishing a new, more ambitious Nationally Determ ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.11.10

Mass 'AI Cheating' Scandal Rocks Yonsei University Campus: SEOUL — Yonsei University's Sinchon campus has been thrown into turmoil following the revelation of a mass cheating scandal ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.10

Police Launch Full Investigation into Rep. Choi Min-hee's Daughter's Wedding Gifts Amidst Controversy: (C) JTBC SEOUL — Police have formally initiated an investigation into Rep. Choi Min-hee, the chairperson of the National A ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.08

First Lady Kim Keon-hee Faces Fourth Charge: Alleged Promise of Proportional Representation Seat to Unification Church: SEOUL — The special counsel team led by Min Joong-ki has filed an additional charge of Violation of the Political Parties Ac ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.08

Drug-Laced 'Tea' Packages Wash Ashore on Jeju, Triggering Emergency Search: (C) Youtube JEJU, South Korea – The idyllic coastline of Jeju Island is facing a serious security threat following the re ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.08

Hydrofluoric Acid Detected at POSCO Pohang Steelworks Chemical Leak Site, Four Casualties: (C) POSCO E&C Hydrofluoric acid (HF) was detected at the scene of the toxic gas leak accident at the POSCO Pohang Steelwork ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.08

6223 Future Forum to Host Symposium on 'The Arctic Sea Route and the Future of Ulsan': The 6223 Future Forum, which presents a vision for Ulsan's new leap forward, will host a symposium titled 'The Arctic Sea Route an ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2025.11.07

Sejong Showcases Esports Excellence to Thai Delegation: SEJONG, South Korea—A delegation of key Thai esports figures visited Sejong City on November 6 to engage in international cu ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.11.07

Kim Jin-myung’s Novel on King Sejong to Feature Citizens' Voices: SEJONG CITY, South Korea—The new novel by best-selling author Kim Jin-myung, tentatively titled The Nation of Sejong, will i ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.07

South Chungcheong Agricultural Research Institute Launches Nation's First Continuous 'MCT Biochar' Research Facility: (C) Material Carbonization Tunnel (MCT) CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO—The Chungnam Agricultural Research and Extension Services (NAR ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.11.07

Public Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital Speeds Up Sensory Integration Therapy: (C) Public Pediatric Rehabilitation Hospital DAEJEON—The Daejeon-Sejong-Chungnam & Nexon-Sponsored Public Pediatric ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.11.07

Daejeon, KAIST, Chungnam National University, and Bio Healthcare Association Join Forces to Nurture Physician-Scientists: (C) Daejeon Metropolitan City DAEJEON—Daejeon Metropolitan City has officially partnered with three key institutions&md ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.11.07

Kim Keon-hee Faces Dior Gift Allegation Amid Presidential Residence Favoritism Probe: (C) Malai Mail SEOUL — South Korea’s Special Counsel investigating allegations against former First Lady Kim Keon-h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.07

From Five-Star Luxury to Priceless Warmth: British YouTuber Finds the 'World's Cheapest' Hotel in Pakistan Superior: (C) GNT TV PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A British travel YouTuber has sparked an online sensation by championing a humble, budget ...; Shin Yeju 2025.11.07

South Korea Tightens 'Decaf' Labeling Rules Amid Consumer Sleeplessness: SEOUL—South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is moving to enact stricter standards for 'decaffeinated' coffee ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.11.07

Mother Suspected of Trafficking 12-Year-Old Daughter for Sexual Exploitation in Japan: (C) asahi.com Tokyo, Japan – Japanese authorities are currently investigating a shocking case of suspected human traffick ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.11.07

Good Neighbors Hosts 3rd International Development Cooperation Forum: Focusing on Localization and Community-Led Development: SEOUL — Good Neighbors, a global NGO specializing in children's rights, announced today the upcoming "3rd Good Neighbors Int ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.06

Submerged Living: UK Firm Unveils 'Vanguard' Underwater Habitat: MIAMI, FL — A new era of deep-sea exploration is dawning with the unveiling of Vanguard, a revolutionary subsea human habit ...; Shin Yeju 2025.11.05

Common Diabetes Drug Shows 'Surprising Results' in Halting Parkinson's Progression: A widely used diabetes medication may offer a novel avenue for inhibiting the onset and progression of Parkinson's disease, accord ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.11.05

Fatal Drunk Driving Incident Sparks International Concern: Seoul Accident Highlights South Korea's Severity Problem: (C) Grok Image A tragic drunk driving incident in the heart of Seoul has drawn sharp criticism from Japanese media, highlightin ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.04