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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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Four Daegu Districts Launch 'Cultural Heritage Exploration Team': Daegu, South Korea – Four basic local governments in Daegu – Dong-gu, Buk-gu, Suseong-gu, and Dalseo-gu – have j ...; Shin Yeju 2025.10.20

Early Winter Chill Grips South Korea as Seoraksan Sees First Snow: An abrupt blast of early winter cold has swept across South Korea, bringing the season's first snowfall to Mount Seorak and plungi ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.10.20

Cargo Jet Overshoots Runway, Crashes into Sea at HK Airport; Two Ground Staff Killed: HONG KONG – A tragic accident at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) early Monday morning left two ground staff dead afte ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.20

Seegene Medical Foundation Marks 35th Anniversary with Move to Cutting-Edge Seegene Medical Tower: SEOUL — Seegene Medical Foundation (SMF), a specialized medical institution for disease testing and diagnostics, announced t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.20

'Prince Group,' Alleged Backer of Cambodian Crimes, Holds $66M in South Korean Banks: SEOUL, October 20, 2025 - The 'Prince Group,' an organization accused of orchestrating large-scale crimes in Cambodia including on ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.20

South Korean Millionaires Flee as Inheritance Tax Burden Rises: A new report forecasts a significant exodus of South Korea's wealthy this year, with a projected 2,400 high-net-worth individuals ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.19

Chung Kyung-sim Sues Ex-Dongyang University President Choi Sung-hae Over Forgery Claims of Cho Min's Award: Chung Kyung-sim, former professor at Dongyang University, has filed a criminal complaint against eight Dongyang University officia ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.19

Korea's Ministry of Employment to Meet with Job Platform CEOs to Combat Overseas Employment Scams: SEOUL, South Korea – The South Korean government is taking swift action to prevent further incidents of overseas employment ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.19

S. Korea Vows to Minimize Impact on Cambodian Residents After Travel Ban Upgrade: SEOUL - The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has defended its recent decision to raise the travel advisory level fo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.19

Overseas Bad Manners: Korean Mother and Daughter Criticized for Monopolizing Benches at Singapore Changi Airport: A Korean mother and daughter have recently faced strong public criticism after being photographed monopolizing five public benches ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.19

From Fads to Fixtures: Korean Food Aims for Global Permanence: NEW YORK – The conversation surrounding Korean cuisine’s global ascendance took on a forward-looking, cautionary tone ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.19

Trump Tees Off with Asian Business Titans: Tariffs and Investment in Focus: Florida – U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a high-profile golf summit with top business executives from South Korea, J ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.19

Lithium Battery Fire Forces Emergency Landing of Air China Flight to Incheon: SHANGHAI/BEIJING – An Air China flight bound for Incheon International Airport in South Korea was forced to make an emergenc ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.18

A Flight of Hope: Seabirds, Including Albatrosses, Return to Mexico's Restored Islands: MEXICO CITY – In a profound victory for global conservation efforts, Mexico is celebrating the triumphant return of several ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.10.18

1,500 Land Iguanas Reintroduced to Santiago Island in Major Galapagos Conservation Push: SANTIAGO ISLAND, GALÁPAGOS – The Galápagos Islands, a crucible of biodiversity and the inspiration for Charles ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.18

Latin America’s Aquatic Invaders Clogging Waterways Worldwide: Invasive aquatic species represent a pervasive and growing threat to freshwater ecosystems across the globe. While many regions ba ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.18

Dolphins Developing Alzheimer’s-Like Pathology Linked to Toxic Algae Blooms: FLORIDA, USA – In a disturbing potential warning sign for both marine and human health, a recent study has unveiled evidence ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.10.18

Panama Soars as Global Environmental Hub, Staging Eleven Key Summits by 2027: PANAMA CITY — The Central American nation of Panama is rapidly emerging as a new global epicenter for sustainable developmen ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.10.18

Giant Prehistoric "Hyena" Unveiled in the Caucasus: A 10-Million-Year-Old Apex Predator: Baku, Azerbaijan – An international team of paleontologists has shed new light on the distribution and ecological role of on ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.18

Repair Culture Gains Global Traction: World Repair Day 2025 Promotes Sustainability and Circular Economy: Today, October 18, 2025, marks World Repair Day, an annual observance held on the third Saturday of October to fiercely advocate f ...; Desk 2025.10.18