Korean children starting to gamble earlier
(123rf) Youth gambling in Seoul is rising sharply, with more students encountering or engaging in online betting, according…
Korea sets AI safety rules, first in world
(123rf) South Korea will begin enforcing its Artificial Intelligence Act on Thursday, becoming the first country to formally…
Korea’s sovereign AI push stumbles over ‘from scratch’ rule
Open-source use, China-linked concerns fuel reputational risks in national AI race (Ministry of Science and ICT) South Korea’s…
Still paying for children, middle-aged Koreans not ready for retirement
(Getty Image) Retirement anxiety is growing among South Koreans in their 40s and 50s. More than 6 out…
The thousand faces of Lee Su-ji, Korea’s sharpest comedy chameleon
Comic-turned influencer builds alter-ego empire — and accidentally tanked luxury outerwear trend Lee Su-ji (CP Entertainment) Pull up…
BTS to release 14-track full-length album on March 20
World tour details to be announced Jan. 14 BTS (Big Hit Music) Global K-pop sensation BTS will return…
AI-generated misleading ads proliferate, prompting government action
Captured from a joint press release by relevant government ministries. (Yonhap) Misleading advertising created with artificial intelligence is…
Longing for utopia at Amorepacific’s headquarters
“Willing To Be Vulnerable-Transparent Balloon” by Lee Bul (Courtesy of the artist and HO-AM Foundation) Contemporary artist Lee…
Strong exports, weak currency: Why the won can’t catch a break
Economists say pressure from US-led AI boom reflects global capital shifts — not Korea-specific vulnerabilities — calling for…
China’s Labubu, KPop Demon Hunters top Asia’s consumer trends in 2025
Consumer Globally popular Chinese character became source of national pride The success of Labubu, a Chinese product, overseas…
Ador terminates contract with NewJeans’ Danielle
(Credit: Ador) Ador announced Monday the termination of its exclusive contract with NewJeans member Danielle. The company said…
Face recognition required to set up all new smartphones from Tuesday
Newsis Face recognition will be mandatory when setting up a new smartphone starting Tuesday, local media reported. Under…