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Technology

South Korea's Court System Struggles with Outdated ActiveX Technology

Users grapple with an obsolete and insecure online service as frustrations rise South Korea's court registry office's online service system continues to frustrate users due to its reliance on the outdated ActiveX technology. The technology has been widely criticized for its security vulnerabilities and incompatibility with modern web browsers. While Microsoft stopped supporting Internet Explorer, which is required to use ActiveX, last year, the South Korean court system has yet to adopt an upda

Busan

Busan and Osaka Forge Partnership to Strengthen World Expo Bids and Foster Cultural Exchange

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

Wellness

The Healthful Allure of Makgeolli

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

Opinion

From Uniformity to Uniqueness: Reinventing South Korea's Suburban Landscape

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

YK Steel's Busan Plant Site: A Potential Residential Development in the Making

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

Uncertainty Looms as Korea's FTC Delays Decision on Hanwha Group's DSME Acquisition

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

Opinion

The Complex Legacy of School Trips in Korea and Japan Relations

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

Sustainability

Japan's Controversial Decision to Release Treated Fukushima Water Raises Global Concerns

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