Korea plans 24/7 AI help for taxes, welfare and safety
South Korea plans to offer round-the-clock AI assistance for public services ranging from welfare and taxes to food and drug information as part of a broader push to bring artificial…
Seoul student rights ordinance survives repeal attempt
DP-majority council rejects repeal 117-0, reversing push by previous PPP-controlled council Seoul’s student rights ordinance will remain in effect after the city council on Tuesday rejected a proposal to abolish…
Senior Jeju police officers removed from duty over missing-person scandal
Police review 298 cases handled by officer accused of false closures The Jeju missing-person scandal deepened Tuesday as senior officers were removed from duty and new details emerged about how…
Pusan National University bets on future industries with LG Electronics-linked major
Pusan National University will recruit the first students for its new future industry-related programs in September, including a smart home appliance engineering department linked to employment at LG Electronics. According…
[Exclusive] Google builds Korea team for full-functioning Maps service
Tech giant confirms plans for turn-by-turn navigation as it recruits partners following approval for map exports Google is stepping up preparations to expand Google Maps in South Korea by recruiting…
Man and woman found dead at home, in possible murder and suicide
Two bodies were found inside a studio apartment in Gyeonggi Province on Monday, with a preliminary investigation suggesting that one of the deceased killed the other and then took his…
Another body of missing person found on Jeju Island
Search of island uncovers 4 bodies in 3 days, all reported missing A man presumed to be in his 70s was found dead in waters off Jeju City on Sunday,…
[Key Points] Ruling party resets opposition ties, eyes liberal alliance
Reconciliation push: Democratic Party chair Kim Min-seok called for frequent, informal talks with People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok, signaling a softer approach than his predecessor. Tone shift: Kim praised…
Korea’s giant bakery cafes are booming. Now comes the tax crackdown
Some cafes may have been built around inheritance-tax benefits, but many are distinct destinations, drawing tourists and boosting communities, insiders say Tall trees, a long staircase and rows of tables…
President accepts justice minister's resignation
Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho’s resignation has been confirmed, weeks after the liberal bloc pushed through a controversial overhaul of the criminal justice system that strips the prosecution of its investigative…






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