President Lee Jae-myung will attend the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York, where, for the first time as a South Korean president, he will chair an open debate at the United Nations Security Council. On the 23rd, he is also scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the General Assembly
Cheongdo bullfighting, a traditional practice with deep historical roots in Korea, is undergoing a transformation from a regional pastime into a recognized cultural sport. Despite its long legacy, the practice remains unfamiliar to many, yet it steadfastly endures as a symbol of local identity, than
Calls for a structural overhaul of Seoul's transportation and urban policies gained renewed attention at a recent forum, where experts stressed the necessity for the city to move away from service-focused development and adopt more sustainable, ecological approaches.At a seminar hosted on September
On September 2, as Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a summit, Vietnam celebrated its own Independence Day. With North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly set to visit China for its Victory Day on September 3, the anniversaries surrounding Japan’s defeat in Worl
Steve Yoo (also known as Yoo Seung-jun) has once again secured a favorable ruling in his ongoing legal battle over visa issuance, with the court declaring the Los Angeles Consulate General's denial of his visa "unlawful" during his third administrative lawsuit. The court cited a violation of the pri
As President Lee Jae-myung prepares to travel to the United States for his first summit with President Donald Trump, the former U.S. leader has ramped up tensions in Korea with an unusually provocative social media post. On his platform, President Trump wrote, “What is happening in Korea? It looks l
The Jeju Special Self-Governing Province has officially launched a unified "workation-learncation" collaboration framework, aiming to simultaneously attract more residents and invigorate the local economy with an integrated ‘One Team’ strategy.On August 22, Jeju Province held the inaugural meeting o
With South Korea on the brink of welcoming 30 million inbound tourists annually, new strategies have been outlined to channel tourism flows beyond the capital into regional areas. On August 20, the Korea Culture & Tourism Institute (KCTI) released a major study titled “Local Era: Strategies to Revit
Professor Yoon Moo-boo, widely known as the 'Bird Doctor' for his role in introducing bird ecology to the public, has passed away at the age of 84.According to his family, Professor Yoon died at 12:01 a.m. on August 15 at Kyung Hee Medical Center. He had suffered a stroke in 2006 but recovered throu
The Democratic Party delivered a sharp rebuke against Ahn Cheol-soo, a legislator from the People Power Party, for staging a protest against special pardons during the Liberation Day ceremony.On August 16, Baek Seung-a, the party's spokesperson, criticized Ahn for holding a banner opposing the Augus
President Lee Jae-myung delivered a commemorative speech marking the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day, calling for national harmony, inter-Korean peace, and a bold stride toward South Korea’s future.In his August 15 address, President Lee stated, “Eighty years ago today, we reclaimed the light tha
A high-level forum focused on the financial independence of sports organizations and the expansion of national sports welfare took place at the Grand Auditorium of the National Assembly Library on the 13th.The event was hosted by the office of Jeon Hyun-hee, Senior Supreme Council Member of the Demo
President Jaemyung Lee announced his commitment to building a nation where "citizens are the true owners and together achieve real happiness" during the State of the Nation Report, held at the guesthouse of the former presidential residence on August 13.At the public briefing, President Lee stated,
President Lee Jae-myung has finalized the long-anticipated list of individuals to receive special pardons and reinstatements in commemoration of Korea’s Liberation Day. On August 11, President Lee convened an extraordinary cabinet meeting at 2:30 p.m., dedicated exclusively to the discussion and app
The North Korean military has begun dismantling some of its anti-South loudspeakers in front-line areas, signaling a potential de-escalation on the peninsula. The Joint Chiefs of Staff announced on August 9 that “North Korean military units were observed this morning removing loudspeakers targeting
The Ministry of Science and ICT is taking a proactive stance against the rising threat of voice phishing by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technology in collaboration with South Korea’s three major mobile carriers.On August 8, Minister Byun Kyung-hoon of the Ministry of Science and ICT att
On August 8, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced that Minister Kim Young-hoon, together with Ahn Ho-young, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Environment and Labor Committee, and Yoo Hee-tae, Mayor of Wanju County, visited a farm employing foreign workers in Wanju County, North Jeolla Pr
A variety of Taegukgi (Korean national flag) themed events are taking place throughout Seoul to mark the 80th anniversary of Korea’s Liberation.The National Museum of Korea unveiled an ultra-high-definition digital content, the “Denny Taegukgi,” on its Open Yard and Shinsegae Square electronic scree
President Lee Jae-myung has officially instructed his administration to consider strong legal actions—including the possible revocation of POSCO E&C’s construction license—in response to a series of recent fatal accidents at the company’s sites.Kang Yu-jeong, spokesperson for the Presidential Office
The South Korean government announced that it will temporarily allow visa-free entry for Chinese group tourists from September 29 this year until June 30, 2025. The initiative aims to invigorate the country's tourism industry and spur domestic consumption, with expectations heightened by the upcomin
