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Mon, May 29, 2023 | 21:12

Korea pledges $2.3 mil. in aid to famine-stricken Horn of Africa

Korea pledges $2.3 mil. in aid to famine-stricken Horn of Africa

Korea pledged to send a total of $2.3 million in humanitarian assistance to the Horn of Africa to help tackle the region's protracted drought and food crisis, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday.

2023-05-27 20:13

Calls grow for regulations on AI technology on webcomics

Calls grow for regulations on AI technology on webcomics

With the ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) within the realm of the creative industry, there is an increasing demand to establish guidelines for its use and to safeguard the intellectual property rights of artists. Earlier this month, Naver Webtoon, a digital comics platform by Korea's largest portal Naver, introduced Toon Filter, its AI image generator. Thi...

2023-05-27 15:52

US diplomat to visit Korea for anti-proliferation meeting

US diplomat to visit Korea for anti-proliferation meeting

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Affairs Bonnie Jenkins will travel to Korea next week to take part in an international meeting on anti-proliferation efforts, the State Department said Friday.

2023-05-27 10:12

Temples celebrate Buddha's birthday

Temples celebrate Buddha's birthday

Temples across Korea held ceremonies celebrating Buddha's birthday Saturday without social distancing measures for the first time in four years.

2023-05-27 10:07

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Presidential office denies Japanese news report on Yoon's possible visit to Ukraine

Presidential office denies Japanese news report on Yoon's possible visit to Ukraine

The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday denied a Japanese news report that Yoon could visit Ukraine in July.

2023-05-27 09:00

Africa Day celebrated in Korea with book talk

Africa Day celebrated in Korea with book talk

Every May 25, Africans in the continent and around the world, even in Korea, celebrate Africa Day. However, this year is a special celebration for the African Union (AU). It was officially launched in 2002 and consists of 55 member states. It is the successor of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was formed 60 years ago on May 25, 1963.

2023-05-27 00:15

Man allegedly murders girlfriend shortly after release from police custody in dating violence probe

Man allegedly murders girlfriend shortly after release from police custody in dating violence probe

A 33-year-old man, who had previously been reported to the police for dating violence, murdered his live-in girlfriend Monday, shortly after being released from custody for investigation, officials said.

2023-05-26 21:30

Fukushima inspection was Yoon's 'political answer to science question': experts

Fukushima inspection was Yoon's 'political answer to science question': experts

A team of Korean scientists have wrapped up a four-day inspection of Japan's plan to release radioactive water into the ocean after treatment, without making a conclusive statement over whether it would be safe. Speaking to reporters upon his return to Korea, Friday, Yoo Guk-hee, head of the inspection team, said that they would need additional time to achieve an accurate saf...

2023-05-26 17:59

Legislation trapped in loop of unilateral approval, presidential veto

Legislation trapped in loop of unilateral approval, presidential veto

Korea's legislation is trapped in a vicious loop of the majority-holding main opposition party unilaterally tabling controversial bills and President Yoon Suk Yeol countering with his veto right.

2023-05-26 16:45

Prosecutors indict key figure in DPK's election bribery scandal

Prosecutors indict key figure in DPK's election bribery scandal

Prosecutors on Friday indicted Kang Rae-gu, a key figure in the bribery scandal related to the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea's (DPK) 2021 leadership election, on charges of bribery and violations of the political party and fund laws.

2023-05-26 16:44

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