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Amid Roh Tae-woo’s Slush Fund Probe, Does the Source of Maintenance Funds for the "550-Pyong Luxury Graveyard" Fall Under Investigation?

As investigative authorities accelerate a compulsory investigation into the concealed slush funds of former President Roh Tae-woo’s family, the source of maintenance costs for the 550-pyong (app
Hollys Suffers Personal Information Leak… "Please Change Your Membership Password Immediately"

Personal information of customers has been leaked due to a hacking incident targeting the membership system of the coffee chain Hollys. According to the coffee industry on the 19th, Hollys confirmed

Cartel Offenders Caught Repeatedly: 65 Businesses Flagged 3 or More Times Over 7 Years

Despite sanctions by the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), a total of 65 businesses have been caught participating in collusive practices (unfair collaborative acts) three or more times over the past seven

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U.S. Defense Giant Lockheed Martin Arms Sea Drones with Missiles, Tomahawk Integration Planned: WASHINGTON D.C. — Global defense giant Lockheed Martin announced a strategic investment of $50 million in leading sea drone ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.10.30

Nationwide Celebrations for Hanwoo Day: The 'Korean Beef Eating Day' Event: SEOUL, South Korea—The National Hanwoo Association has announced large-scale nationwide events to celebrate 'Hanwoo Day' (Ko ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.10.29

KDI School Ranks Third in Global Korea Scholarship Evaluation: The KDI School of Public Policy and Management (KDI School) announced it achieved the 3rd highest ranking among 88 universities na ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.29

Striking Banners Greet APEC CEOs at Pohang-Gyeongju Airport: POHANG-GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — As global CEOs began arriving for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ...; Shin Yeju 2025.10.29

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: 'K-Democracy' Proves Power of Solidarity, Echoes 'Honmoon' in K-Pop Film: Gyeongju — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the power of solidarity and cooperation as the key to navigating ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.29

Kevin Kim Named US Chargé d’Affaires in Seoul, Focus on Alliance and APEC: Seoul, South Korea—The U.S. Embassy in Seoul formally announced on Monday, October 27, 2025, the appointment of Kevin Kim as ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.28

South Korea and Cambodia Launch Joint Task Force to Combat Scams: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held a summit in Kuala Lu ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.27

Trade Talks Hit Snag: US $350 Billion Investment Gap Clouds APEC Breakthrough: Gyeongju, South Korea — Hopes for a grand trade agreement breakthrough between South Korea and the United States at the upco ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.27

Suspects Arrested in Audacious Louvre Jewel Heist: Paris, France—Two suspects in the audacious daylight theft of royal jewels from the Louvre Museum have been apprehended by F ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.27

Inter-regional Bus Connects Cheongju International Airport to Gongju and Buyeo, Improving Foreign Tourist Access: The provinces of Chungcheongnam-do (South Chungcheong) and Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong) have inaugurated a pilot operatio ...; Desk 2025.10.27

Korea to Reinstate 'Labor Day' on May 1st, Eyes Public Holiday Status: SEOUL — May 1st, currently recognized as 'Laborer's Day' (Geunroja-eui Nal), is set to revert to its original designation, ' ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.27

Special Counsel to Probe South Korean Prosecution's Internal Misconduct: A Catalyst for Reform?: SEOUL — In a landmark decision poised to fuel the nation's ongoing debate on judicial and prosecutorial reform, the Ministry ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.27

Rival Parties Pass 70-Plus Public Welfare Bills, Including 'Emergency Room Loitering Prevention Act': Summary: The National Assembly, with bipartisan agreement, passed over 70 public welfare bills, including one to improve emergency ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.27

ROK President Lee Faces Major Diplomatic Test with APEC Super Week: President Lee Jae-myung of the Republic of Korea is about to embark on a "diplomatic super week," hosting and engaging in a series ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.25

Melody in the OR: Parkinson's Patient Plays Clarinet During Brain Surgery: London, UK – In an extraordinary scene at King's College Hospital, the strains of a clarinet echoed through an operating the ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.22

Korean Expatriates in Cambodia Face Economic Crisis and Anti-Korean Sentiment Amid Crime Wave: PHNOM PENH — The Korean expatriate community in Cambodia is facing a dual crisis of economic hardship and escalating anti-Ko ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.22

S. Korea Ramps Up Cybersecurity with Sweeping Measures: In a decisive move to counter the rising wave of cyberattacks, the South Korean government, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minis ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.22

WestJet Sparks Outcry with Paid Recline Option on Economy Seats: CALGARY, AB—Canadian low-cost carrier (LCC) WestJet has ignited a fierce debate after confirming plans to convert the reclin ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.21

U.S. H-1B Visa Fee Hike: New $100,000 Charge Primarily Targets Overseas Applicants: SEOUL/WASHINGTON D.C. — The controversial $100,000 fee increase for the U.S. H-1B specialty occupation visa, announced last ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.10.21

NATO Deputy Secretary General Pledges to Strengthen Substantive Cooperation with South Korea, Including Defense Industry: SEOUL - Radmila Šekerinska, Deputy Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), announced her intent ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.20