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Busan, South Korea - The city of Busan announced the official launch of the "Let's Go Busan Sports Portal" today, a new online platform designed to enhance access to local sports facilities and programs for its citizens. This initiative represents a significant step towards realizing the 8th municipal administration's commitment to creating a city where all residents can engage in sports activities within a 15-minute radius from their homes. The "Let's Go Busan Sports Portal" is meticulously st

Imagine you're in a crowded room, feeling relatively calm, when suddenly, you start to feel an inexplicable sense of anxiety. You glance around and notice others seem tense too. Could their stress be affecting you? Increasingly, scientists argue that stress is not just an internal battle but a contagious condition that can spread through subtle cues like skin signals. This pervasive influence of stress doesn't just stop at psychological discomfort; it can manifest physically, leading to issues s

Busan, South Korea — Busan City is making significant strides towards securing the designation of Glocal University for its local institutions as part of a broader strategy to enhance its global competitiveness. On July 22, key stakeholders gathered at Busan City Hall for the "Glocal University Vision and Innovation Strategy Conference." The event featured presentations from four major universities: Dong-A University, Dongseo University, Tongmyong University, and Silla University. The conferenc

Busan, a city known for its energetic commerce and bustling local businesses, is undergoing a significant transformation. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated a shift towards online shopping, leading to the closure of numerous major retail outlets and a dramatic decline in self-employment. Recent statistics underscore a deepening 'self-employment crisis,' rooted in stagnant household wage income and the burdensome repayment of household debt, which has resulted in prolonged sluggishness in dome

Seoul, South Korea – The Korea National University of Heritage recently concluded its inaugural 'K-Heritage Summer School' program. Held from July 3 to July 17, this initiative is part of the broader K-Heritage Academy, a non-degree program aimed at offering a comprehensive heritage education to international students. The 'K-Heritage Summer School' was specifically designed to provide international students with a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences related to Korean herit

Seoul, South Korea – The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has released new guidelines for the safe handling of publicly available data used in artificial intelligence (AI) development and services. These guidelines aim to address legal uncertainties for companies and enhance privacy protection for citizens. The new guide, titled "Guide to Handling Publicly Available Personal Data for AI Development and Services", outlines how companies can legally and safely process data that i

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors, and its integration into military operations is no exception. A striking example of this transformation can be seen in the recent deployment of AI-powered drones in Ukraine, which have demonstrated unprecedented capabilities in surveillance and target acquisition. Such advancements are not only enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of military strategies but also raising profound ethical and legal questions. AI's impact

Seoul, South Korea - The Ministry of Government Legislation convened a roundtable on July 16th at the Seoul Smart Work Center conference room to improve the quality of the foreign language legal information service. This event aimed to gather insights from field experts who regularly provide consultations to foreigners living in Korea. The Ministry's Easy Law service (www.easylaw.go.kr) is a comprehensive platform designed to help citizens easily access legal information categorized by daily li