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Busan City, South Korea, and Osaka City, Japan, have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on the successful hosting of the 2025 Japan International Expo in Osaka and support Busan's bid for the 2030 World Expo. The MOU was proposed during a meeting between Busan Vice Mayor Lee Sung-kwon and Osaka Vice Mayor Toru Takahashi earlier this month. The MOU ceremony took place at Osaka City Hall, where both vice mayors attended and signed the agreement. As part of the partner

Makgeolli, an ancient and revered Korean alcoholic beverage crafted from rice, has captured the hearts of Koreans for countless generations. Frequently dubbed "Korean rice wine," this cloudy, mildly sweet libation has garnered international attention for its distinctive flavor and cultural value. While makgeolli is predominantly celebrated as a convivial and ceremonial drink, its array of health benefits remains relatively unexplored. In this article, we delve into the lesser-known advantages of

South Korea's urban landscape is undergoing significant changes as the global shift towards hybrid work models pushes people from bustling cities to suburban neighborhoods. To reinvent its urban landscape, the nation can draw inspiration from the United States, where the pandemic-induced migration to suburbs has resulted in a reevaluation of suburban design and development. However, South Korea must also address its own unique challenges, such as the lack of pedestrian-focused paths and the pred

Busan, South Korea - As YK Steel prepares for its relocation to Dangjin in 2023, there is growing interest in the future of the company's current Busan plant site. With the existing ownership structure, in which Daehan Steel acquired YK Steel through a spin-off, inheriting only the steel manufacturing facilities and sales business, while the Yamato Kogyo Group maintains ownership of the land for the Busan plant, it has been speculated that the site could be repurposed for residential use. The p

Korea's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) has unexpectedly delayed its decision on Hanwha Group's acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), causing growing uncertainty about the timeline for the takeover's approval, say industry insiders on Friday. Hanwha Group inked a deal in late 2021 to acquire DSME from the state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB). It was initially expected that the FTC would greenlight the takeover before other countries' antitrust regulators, given that Hanw

School trips have long played a crucial role in education and cultural exchange between South Korea and Japan. However, their historical origins in colonial education and the recent controversy surrounding their portrayal in major Korean newspapers have brought their significance and impact to the forefront of public discourse. This editorial aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the origins and development of school trips in Korea, their influence on colonial education, and the ongoing debate

Japan's plan to release over 1 million tonnes of water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station, which they claim has been treated and cleared of harmful radionuclides, has been met with growing opposition from neighboring nations, local residents, environmental groups, and international critics. The Japanese government asserts that its Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) has effectively removed nearly all radionuclides from the diluted water, which is to be discharged into the Paci

The Netherlands and Norway have joined a growing list of countries that have recently issued orders banning the use of TikTok on government-issued devices, as concerns grow over the app’s privacy, security, and potential ties to the Chinese government. This decision reflects a growing global trend of governments becoming increasingly cautious about the use of Chinese technology and apps. The Dutch interior ministry issued a statement discouraging the use of apps from countries with an aggressiv

Kyochon Chicken Increases Prices by up to 3,000 Won, Consumers Face Higher Costs for Popular Dish South Korea - In response to the sharp increase in food prices and operating costs, the price of fried chicken in South Korea is also skyrocketing. Gyochon F&B, the company operating the popular Kyochon Chicken chain, announced on Thursday that it will raise its recommended prices for consumers starting from the 3rd of next month. This move is expected to further burden the spending of ordinary peo

MCAB Introduces <Docent for Kids> to Engage Young Art Enthusiasts Busan, South Korea - The Museum of Contemporary Art Busan (MCAB) has recently unveiled a groundbreaking new initiative aimed at fostering art appreciation among young audiences. Starting from March 18th and running until April 15th, the museum will offer a specialized <Docent for Kids> program every Saturday, tailored to engage and educate elementary school students visiting the museum. The MCAB acknowledges that visitors of all

South Korea's justice system has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years, as the nation grapples with the consequences of the Constitutional Court's decision to reject petitions to nullify revisions to the Prosecutors' Office Act and the Criminal Procedure Act. The legislation, which aimed to limit prosecutorial probes to corruption and economic crime, has sparked debate about the balance of power within South Korea's legal institutions. Critics argue that the prosecution's unchecked auth

South Korea's Constitutional Court has rejected petitions to nullify revisions to the Prosecutors' Office Act and the Criminal Procedure Act, which significantly reduce the prosecution's investigative powers. The legislation was designed to limit prosecution probes to only two types of crime: corruption and economic crime. Critics argue that these changes have led to the "complete deprivation of the prosecution's investigative power." The prosecution service in South Korea has a long history of