The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and telecommunication technology was the main theme at MWC 2025, an annual trade show, earlier this month, according to a report by a state-run R&D evaluation agency released on Sunday ..read more

As the personal customization trend continues to surge among younger generations, everything from diaries and bags to keyboards is being transformed into unique expressions of individuality. From specialized stationery boutiques to hidden gems offering unique keyrings and plush accessories, various shops have become creative havens for decorative enthusiasts, fueling the DIY movement that's transforming everyday items into personal statements ..read more

The financial regulator said Monday that household loan growth is still manageable, although its growth spiked last month amid the spring moving season and a rise in home prices in some areas of Seoul ..read more

McDonald's Korea, the local unit of fast food giant McDonald's, said Friday it will increase the prices of 20 menu items by an average of 2.3 percent next week, citing higher food costs and exchange rate fluctuations ..read more

Sometimes, a vivid dream lingers throughout the day. Yesterday, I had a deeply sorrowful dream in which I met and spoke with the late actor Kim Sae-ron. We had crossed paths once in real life, 13 years ago. I still remember the sparkle in her eyes and her pure, cheerful smile when she was just 13 years old ..read more

MBC said Monday it will edit out actor Kim Soo-hyun's scenes from its variety show 'Good Day' as much as possible amid an ongoing controversy over his underage dating allegations ..read more

The defense ministry said Monday it began an annual project to recover the remains of soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, seeking to find more than 220 missing service members this year ..read more

Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Monday instructed the government to engage with the United States to prevent any adverse impact on energy cooperation following Washington's designation of Korea as a 'sensitive' country ..read more

Swedish furniture giant IKEA said Monday it will open its first outlet in Seoul and fifth in Korea next month amid efforts to boost its sales in Asia's fourth-largest economy ..read more

Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government dropped to a record low after he handed out gift vouchers to some ruling party lawmakers, a poll conducted by the Asahi newspaper showed on Monday ..read more