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In recent years, cities have morphed into more than just economic powerhouses. They've become amalgamations of cultures, opportunities, and challenges. None exemplify this transformation better than Seoul, South Korea's pulsating capital. The city's allure continues to strengthen, evidenced by its jump from 10th to

SEOUL - The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport (MLIT) of South Korea, under the leadership of the Yoon Suk Yeol government, announced its accelerated progress on the ambitious project for the construction of Gadeok Island's new international airport. The foundational plan for the project, already under consultation

Today, August 23rd, South Korea carried out a crucial nationwide civil defense drill as a direct response to the mounting threats emanating from North Korea. The 20-minute exercise, which commenced at 2 p.m., is a significant event, being the first drill of this magnitude involving the general public in

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - After extended discussions, the Minimum Wage Commission (MWC) of South Korea has decided on a 2.5% increase for the minimum wage in 2024, bringing it to KRW 9,860 per hour, up KRW 240 from this year's KRW 9,620. This growth rate

As Japan's TEPCO commences trial operations for the release of contaminated wastewater from the demolished Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, anxiety deepens among South Korean consumers and the local fishing industry. Reports from international media outlets such as Fukushima TV and KFB on June 12 stated that TEPCO

Amid China's escalating control over its domestic and foreign internet activity, Naver, South Korea's largest portal site, has reportedly been blocked locally. This development follows the recent similar restrictions placed on another portal site, Daum. This situation intensifies the ongoing Hallyu Ban, unofficial restrictions by the