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South Korea Launches AI-Copyright System Improvement Working Group

South Korea Launches AI-Copyright System Improvement Working Group

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of South Korea (MCST), in collaboration with the Korean Copyright Commission, announced the establishment of the "2024 AI-Copyright System Improvement Working Group." The initiative aims to proactively address copyright issues emerging in the era of artificial intelligence (AI) and to develop

South Korea's Plan to Increase Medical School Quotas Faces Strong Opposition

South Korea's Plan to Increase Medical School Quotas Faces Strong Opposition

South Korea finds itself at the heart of a heated debate as the government announces plans to significantly increase the number of admissions to medical schools. This ambitious proposal aims to address the persistent shortage of medical professionals across the nation, particularly in rural and underserved areas, and in critical

Former South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha Appointed President and CEO of Asia Society

Former South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha Appointed President and CEO of Asia Society

In a significant development in the realm of international relations and Asian affairs, former South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, 68, has been named the 9th president and chief executive officer of the Asia Society. This announcement, made by the organization’s board of trustees on Wednesday, marks a new

Why Ireland is Grappling with Immigrant Acceptance

Why Ireland is Grappling with Immigrant Acceptance

Dublin, Ireland - In the small town of Roscrea, Tipperary, a recent clash between protesters and the Gardai (Irish police) over the accommodation of asylum seekers has highlighted a growing tension in Ireland. This incident, occurring outside the former Racket Hall Hotel, has not only sparked local unrest but also

South Korea Advances in Space Exploration with Establishment of Own 'NASA'

South Korea Advances in Space Exploration with Establishment of Own 'NASA'

Sacheon, South Korea - In a landmark move, the National Assembly of South Korea has passed a special law establishing the nation's own space agency, an equivalent to the United States' NASA. This decisive step marks South Korea's ambitious leap into space exploration and aerospace

Five Institutes Awarded as Top Sejong Schools for 2023

Five Institutes Awarded as Top Sejong Schools for 2023

[SEOUL, South Korea] - In an announcement by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) of South Korea and the King Sejong Institute Foundation, the year 2023 has seen the emergence of five exemplary Sejong Institutes. These institutes, located in Bogota, Colombia; Brussels, Belgium; Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan; Tainan, Taiwan; and

South Korea Introduces Stricter Controls on Political Banners to Reduce Public Inconvenience

South Korea Introduces Stricter Controls on Political Banners to Reduce Public Inconvenience

In a move to reduce clutter and enhance public safety, South Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced new regulations, effective from January 12, 2024, to limit the proliferation of political banners across neighborhoods. For years, the streets of South Korea have been inundated with political banners,