KB News DeskGov't to consider creating agency dealing exclusively with youth policy
The government will consider establishing an agency dedicated exclusively to youth policies as part of efforts to focus more on measures that resonate directly with younger generations, officials said Wednesday.…
Heat-related death toll rises to 21 amid serious heat wave
A total of 21 people have died from heat-related illnesses in South Korea so far this year as the country grapples with intense heat, health authorities said Wednesday. A total…
Lee Kang-in eager for fresh start at Atletico Madrid
Lee Kang-in said he is excited to begin the next chapter of his career after joining Atletico Madrid. “I’m happy and delighted to be joining such a great club,” Lee…
Nearly 70% of older Koreans want to work into their 70s
Workforce aged 55-79 tops 10 million for first time, with living costs the leading reason for staying employed: report The number of working South Koreans aged 55 to 79 has…
Suneung could get essays, absolute grading in AI era
South Korea is considering major changes to the College Scholastic Ability Test, commonly known as Suneung, amid concerns that the college entrance exam is ill-suited to the age of artificial…
AI-assisted music now eligible for copyright registration in South Korea
The Korea Music Copyright Association announced Monday that creators may now register songs developed with artificial intelligence if they played a substantial and leading role in writing lyrics, composing or…
17 Michelin-listed restaurants violated food safety laws: report
Seventeen restaurants in Korea listed in the Michelin Guide were found to have violated the Food Sanitation Act over the past three years, according to government data released Wednesday. The…
President calls on agencies to review mail or e-voting for overseas Koreans
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday raised the possibility of using mail and electronic ballots for overseas Koreans. Speaking at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ policy briefing, Lee referred to…
Yeongdeungpo invites recent arrivals to explore the area
The Yeongdeungpo-gu Family Center is recruiting 20 foreign nationals who recently moved to Korea after marrying a Korean citizen for a free program designed to help them settle into the…
Sookmyung trains 110 Southeast Asian women in digital skills, entrepreneurship
Sookmyung Women’s University said Wednesday it provided practical training in digital skills, employment and entrepreneurship to 110 female students from partner universities in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. The university’s Asia…
