Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will visit South Korea for a two-day trip starting September 30, attending a summit with President Lee Jae-myung in Busan.On September 26, Kang Yu-jeong, spokesperson for the Office of the President, officially announced the visit during a press briefing at the
The number of deaths due to intentional self-harm, commonly referred to as suicide, has reached its highest point in 13 years, according to new figures released by Statistics Korea on September 25.The annual "Statistics on Causes of Death 2024" report revealed that a total of 14,872 people lost thei
Former President Yoon Seok-yeol appeared in court for the first time in 85 days, attending his formal trial after being additionally indicted by the special prosecutor’s team on charges of leading an insurrection.The trial, presided over by Chief Judge Baek Dae-hyun of the 35th Criminal Division at
A memorial dedicated to the influential Korean poet Yun Dong-ju will be unveiled for the first time in Tokyo at Rikkyo University this October.Rikkyo University, located in Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo, announced on September 25 that it will hold the unveiling ceremony for the Yun Dong-ju Memorial on O
President Lee Jae-myung presided over an unprecedented open debate on "Artificial Intelligence and International Peace and Security" at the United Nations Security Council, marking a historic moment as the first Korean leader to lead a Security Council meeting.Held at the UN headquarters in New York
China has declared it will forgo the negotiation advantages it once enjoyed as a developing country within the World Trade Organization (WTO), signaling a major shift in its global economic positioning.According to Xinhua News Agency, Premier Li Qiang announced on September 24 at the Global Developm
For the first time since the launch of the Lee Jae-myung administration, the Office of the President has released a detailed report on the official use of its special activity fund. The disclosed figures offer a closer look into how confidential expenses—often labeled as ‘opaque budgets’—were alloca
President Lee Jae-myung has commenced his official visit to the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly, embarking on a five-day trip beginning September 22 (local time) in New York.Upon arrival, President Lee held meetings with Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock—the world’s largest as
President Lee Jae-myung has celebrated his first Chuseok in office by delivering gifts intended to foster national unity and support the recovery of livelihoods to a wide range of social groups.On the 23rd, the Presidential Office announced that President Lee had sent gifts to various segments of so
The city of Gangneung in Gangwon Province has announced a complete lifting of timed water supply restrictions for apartments, following recent rainfall that helped replenish local reservoir levels.Starting from 6 p.m. on September 19, the city will end the restrictions that had been imposed on apart
The inaugural day of operations for the Han River Bus saw all tickets snapped up within just 10 minutes, underscoring strong public interest but also sparking debate over its effectiveness as a daily commuting option.On the morning of September 18, Magok Pier was teeming with citizens eager to board
The civil lawsuit pitting South Korea’s three major terrestrial broadcasters against Naver commenced, marking a landmark confrontation over generative AI learning practices.On September 18, the Seoul Central District Court’s Civil Division 63 (Presiding Judge Lee Gyu-yeong) held the first hearing in
President Lee Jae-myung shared a broad range of messages covering diplomacy, North Korea, domestic affairs, and K-Culture in an exclusive interview with TIME magazine, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at his first summit with President Donald Trump and outlining his broader vision for South
A suspect at the center of the unauthorized KT micro-payment scheme appeared at Ansan Branch of Suwon District Court on September 18 for a pre-trial detention hearing, asserting to reporters, "I just did as I was told" when questioned about the nature of the crimes.The suspect, a 48-year-old ethnic
The upcoming high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly, which will bring together heads of state and top officials from the UN's 193 member nations, is set to convene next week in New York.From September 23 to 29, the annual General Debate will see leaders, prime ministers, and minis
Seoul’s waterways are opening a new route for commuters and leisure travelers as the city prepares to launch the “Han River Bus” service. The first official voyage is scheduled for 11 a.m. on September 18, following 66 trial runs with 5,562 citizen participants between June 5 and August 23. The inau
The South Korean government is moving forward with a policy overhaul that would recognize the entire duration of military service as eligible periods for the National Pension subscription.On the 16th, the Ministry of Health and Welfare outlined its policy priorities and implementation plans to the N
A total of 316 Korean laborers who were previously detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have finally returned home, touching off an emotional reunion at Incheon International Airport filled with applause and tears.On September 4 (local time), the workers were appre
President Lee Jaemyung directly addressed the controversy over the alleged unconstitutionality of the proposed Special Sedition Tribunal, stating, “They say it’s unconstitutional, but in what way is it unconstitutional?” His remarks came during a press conference at the Blue House’s State Guest Hous
Suspicion is growing following a string of late-night micro-payment fraud cases targeting KT subscribers in Korea, as cases of unauthorized payments continue to increase and the methods used by the perpetrators remain unclear.According to police and KT on September 9, the incidents have been concent
