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Samsung Electronics Employees' Average Salary Decreases by 11% Compared to Last YearAn average of $90,000Union members surpass 20,000 It has been reported that the average annual salary of Samsung Electronics employees has decreased by about 11% compared to the previous year. According to Samsung Electronics’ annual business report released on the 12th, the average salary of Samsung Electronics employees in 2023 was $90,000, down about 11% […]
South Korea Plans to Establish Educational Development Special Zones, Foreigners Allowed to ApplyPlans to Establish Busan International K-pop High School The Ministry of Education announced 31 areas as the first pilot regions for the “Educational Development Special Zone,” a project supporting the cultivation of local talent through collaboration between local governments, education offices, universities, and corporations. Six metropolitan and 43 basic local governments have been selected as […]
South Korean Man Accused of Espionage Faces at Least 10 Years in Russian PrisonRussia arrests Missionary Baek, a South Korean man who helped North Korean workers and is accused of being a spy. A South Korean citizen has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of espionage. It is the first time that a South Korean national has been arrested in Russia on such charges, and the fact that […]
Kia Sportage Facelift Spotted For the First Time in South KoreaThe upcoming facelift version of the Sportage has been spotted for the first time in South Korea.Design changes under the camouflage attract attention Kia Sportage has been produced the longest among Korean SUVs and has gained high recognition. The Sportage and its sibling, the Hyundai Tucson, are considered a representative model of Korean compact SUVs. […]
Is Kia Releasing a Hybrid Version of the Carnival?A record high in sales volume Last November, Kia launched a facelift version of the Carnival. The Carnival is a multi-purpose minivan with a spacious interior that accommodates luggage and people. In the past, it was mainly purchased by families with three or more children. These days, families of four and even people living alone […]
A Glimpse Into the New Kia K4 Prototype The Kia K4, a full-scale facelift of the Kia K3, has been spotted testing in Sweden ahead of its launch. The highly anticipated vehicle will be the first full change in nearly six years since the K3's launch in 2018. This image was captured by....
Women's Reserve Forces Battle Shortage Amid National CrisisThe State of Women Reserve ForcesSupport Activities for Combat Duties in EmergenciesDecreased Number of Personnel per Platoon After COVID Baengnyeongdo, the northernmost island in the West Sea, has the geographical characteristic of being just a stone’s throw away from North Korean land. In 1989, 25 women from this area came together under the motto, “I […]
Top 3 Imported Minivans for Dads in South KoreaKia Carnival, the absolute leader in the South Korean minivan marketIf South Korean dads are bored with the Kia Carnival, there are imported minivans availableWhat imported minivans are being sold in South Korea? Over the past few years, demand for minivan models in the South Korean automobile market has increased significantly. In particular, Kia’s 4th […]
Viewers in China React to 'Exhuma,' Movie Surpasses 8 Million ViewsNetizens ridicule the actor’s face tattooed with Chinese characters. “A very insulting and humiliating act.” “Exhuma” has become a hot topic abroad as well. Source: Exhuma The movie “Exhuma” has attracted over 8 million viewers and is stirring up conversations overseas. In China, where the film has not yet officially premiered, viewers who have seen “Exhuma” […]
Ma Dong Seok Is Back at It Again!The famous action series “Crime City 4” trailer has been released, and the movie is set to premiere on April 24th. The trailer for South Korea’s leading action film series, “Crime City 4”, has been released. “Crime City 4” is a movie that depicts the crime-busting operation of the monstrous detective “Ma Seok Do” (Ma […]
KIA's New EV5 Spotted on Australian RoadsWill it be launched in Australia before South Korea? A test drive of Kia’s new electric vehicle was captured in Australia as Kia confirmed the sale of the Chinese-made compact electric SUV EV5 in Australia. The EV5 was first released in China, has lowered battery specifications, and has a set price of 149,800 yuan (about […]
A Massive Complex Worth $4.56 Billion to be Built at LEGOLAND in ChuncheonChuncheon “Bio·IT” Corporate Innovation ParkGenerating over $4.56 billion in economic effectsInvestment of about $683 million in project costs A corporate innovation park, valued at $4.56 billion and combining bio and IT, is set to be established in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, known for attractions such as Soyang River, Nami Island, and Legoland. On the 11th, the […]
Korean Film "Exhuma" Faces Backlash from Chinese Viewers Over Cultural DepictionsProfessor Seo Kyung Deok of Sungshin Women’s University addresses online criticism from China regarding the film “Exhuma.” Despite exceeding 8 million viewers and securing sales and releases in 133 countries, including Mongolia, the South Korean film “Exhuma” has recently faced criticism from Chinese social media users. A post on X (formerly Twitter) gained significant traction […]
Genesis Saves Lives, Unveils New GV70The Genesis that Saved Tiger WoodsRecognized as a Safe VehicleAnnouncement of new GV70 launch this year In 2021, world-renowned golfer Tiger Woods had a serious accident where his vehicle overturned while driving. The car in question? The Genesis’ GV80. It was also supported as the Genesis Invitational event vehicle. It was a serious accident that […]
One Out of Ten Koreans Own RippleDid you know that one out of ten Koreans owns Ripple (XRP), the world’s sixth-largest cryptocurrency? Ripple is accelerating its expansion in Korea based on the interest of Koreans. Josh Kim, a partner of Ripple, revealed in an interview with the Ripple-related community “Crypto Eri” on the 26th that “10% of the Korean population own […]
South Korea-US to Hold Joint Drills Beginning March 4th for 11 Days“Emphasizing multi-domain operations and neutralizing North Korean nuclear threats using land, sea, air, cyber, and space assets.” Personnel from both countries participating in the South Korea-US joint training (file photo) ⓒArmy US and South Korean military authorities announced that they will conduct the “Freedom Shield (FS) Exercise” from the 4th to the 14th of […]
Will North Korea Launch Another Satellite Ahead of the South Korean General Election?Shin Won Sik, “North Korean satellites just orbit without doing anything.”Some military factories operate nonstop as Russia may increase support for North Korea” The military reconnaissance satellite that North Korea launched for the third time on November 21 last year (archive photo) ⓒKorean Central News Agency North Korea has repeatedly claimed that the first military […]
Mark Zuckerberg's Visit to South Korea Sparks Discussions on AI and XR Collaboration with LG ElectronicsPotential Discussions on AI and XR CollaborationPossibility of Meeting with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae Yong Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, who plans to visit Korea at the end of this month, will likely meet with William Cho, LG’s chief strategy officer. According to Yonhap News, on the 25th, the two parties discussed that Zuckerberg […]
Korea's Presidential Office Responds to Doctor's Criticism on Quota ExpansionThe President’s office pointed out to the doctors who collectively resist the expansion of medical school quotas, “Nowhere in the world do doctors take extreme actions at the risk of patients’ lives over the number of medical school enrollments.” Seong Tae Yoon, the Chief Presidential Secretary for Policy, held a briefing at the Yongsan Office […]
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg to Discuss AI Partnership with Samsung's Lee Jae YongMark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is set to visit South Korea. His visit, which marks the first in 10 years, is drawing attention as it is known that he will meet with Lee Jae Yong, the chairman of Samsung Electronics, and discussions are expected, focusing on the construction of an “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Alliance.” […]
Samsung Electronics Employees' Average Salary Decreases by 11% Compared to Last Year An average of $90,000Union members surpass 20,000 It has been reported that the average annual salary of Samsung Electronics employees has decreased by about 11% compared to the previous year. According to Samsung Electronics’ annual business report released on the 12th, the average salary of Samsung Electronics employees in 2023 was $90,000, down about 11% […]
South Korea Plans to Establish Educational Development Special Zones, Foreigners Allowed to Apply Plans to Establish Busan International K-pop High School The Ministry of Education announced 31 areas as the first pilot regions for the “Educational Development Special Zone,” a project supporting the cultivation of local talent through collaboration between local governments, education offices, universities, and corporations. Six metropolitan and 43 basic local governments have been selected as […]
South Korean Man Accused of Espionage Faces at Least 10 Years in Russian Prison Russia arrests Missionary Baek, a South Korean man who helped North Korean workers and is accused of being a spy. A South Korean citizen has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of espionage. It is the first time that a South Korean national has been arrested in Russia on such charges, and the fact that […]
Kia Sportage Facelift Spotted For the First Time in South Korea The upcoming facelift version of the Sportage has been spotted for the first time in South Korea.Design changes under the camouflage attract attention Kia Sportage has been produced the longest among Korean SUVs and has gained high recognition. The Sportage and its sibling, the Hyundai Tucson, are considered a representative model of Korean compact SUVs. […]
Is Kia Releasing a Hybrid Version of the Carnival? A record high in sales volume Last November, Kia launched a facelift version of the Carnival. The Carnival is a multi-purpose minivan with a spacious interior that accommodates luggage and people. In the past, it was mainly purchased by families with three or more children. These days, families of four and even people living alone […]
A Glimpse Into the New Kia K4 Prototype The Kia K4, a full-scale facelift of the Kia K3, has been spotted testing in Sweden ahead of its launch. The highly anticipated vehicle will be the first full change in nearly six years since the K3's launch in 2018. This image was captured by....
Women's Reserve Forces Battle Shortage Amid National Crisis The State of Women Reserve ForcesSupport Activities for Combat Duties in EmergenciesDecreased Number of Personnel per Platoon After COVID Baengnyeongdo, the northernmost island in the West Sea, has the geographical characteristic of being just a stone’s throw away from North Korean land. In 1989, 25 women from this area came together under the motto, “I […]
Top 3 Imported Minivans for Dads in South Korea Kia Carnival, the absolute leader in the South Korean minivan marketIf South Korean dads are bored with the Kia Carnival, there are imported minivans availableWhat imported minivans are being sold in South Korea? Over the past few years, demand for minivan models in the South Korean automobile market has increased significantly. In particular, Kia’s 4th […]
Viewers in China React to 'Exhuma,' Movie Surpasses 8 Million Views Netizens ridicule the actor’s face tattooed with Chinese characters. “A very insulting and humiliating act.” “Exhuma” has become a hot topic abroad as well. Source: Exhuma The movie “Exhuma” has attracted over 8 million viewers and is stirring up conversations overseas. In China, where the film has not yet officially premiered, viewers who have seen “Exhuma” […]
Ma Dong Seok Is Back at It Again! The famous action series “Crime City 4” trailer has been released, and the movie is set to premiere on April 24th. The trailer for South Korea’s leading action film series, “Crime City 4”, has been released. “Crime City 4” is a movie that depicts the crime-busting operation of the monstrous detective “Ma Seok Do” (Ma […]
KIA's New EV5 Spotted on Australian Roads Will it be launched in Australia before South Korea? A test drive of Kia’s new electric vehicle was captured in Australia as Kia confirmed the sale of the Chinese-made compact electric SUV EV5 in Australia. The EV5 was first released in China, has lowered battery specifications, and has a set price of 149,800 yuan (about […]
A Massive Complex Worth $4.56 Billion to be Built at LEGOLAND in Chuncheon Chuncheon “Bio·IT” Corporate Innovation ParkGenerating over $4.56 billion in economic effectsInvestment of about $683 million in project costs A corporate innovation park, valued at $4.56 billion and combining bio and IT, is set to be established in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, known for attractions such as Soyang River, Nami Island, and Legoland. On the 11th, the […]
Korean Film "Exhuma" Faces Backlash from Chinese Viewers Over Cultural Depictions Professor Seo Kyung Deok of Sungshin Women’s University addresses online criticism from China regarding the film “Exhuma.” Despite exceeding 8 million viewers and securing sales and releases in 133 countries, including Mongolia, the South Korean film “Exhuma” has recently faced criticism from Chinese social media users. A post on X (formerly Twitter) gained significant traction […]
Genesis Saves Lives, Unveils New GV70 The Genesis that Saved Tiger WoodsRecognized as a Safe VehicleAnnouncement of new GV70 launch this year In 2021, world-renowned golfer Tiger Woods had a serious accident where his vehicle overturned while driving. The car in question? The Genesis’ GV80. It was also supported as the Genesis Invitational event vehicle. It was a serious accident that […]
One Out of Ten Koreans Own Ripple Did you know that one out of ten Koreans owns Ripple (XRP), the world’s sixth-largest cryptocurrency? Ripple is accelerating its expansion in Korea based on the interest of Koreans. Josh Kim, a partner of Ripple, revealed in an interview with the Ripple-related community “Crypto Eri” on the 26th that “10% of the Korean population own […]
South Korea-US to Hold Joint Drills Beginning March 4th for 11 Days “Emphasizing multi-domain operations and neutralizing North Korean nuclear threats using land, sea, air, cyber, and space assets.” Personnel from both countries participating in the South Korea-US joint training (file photo) ⓒArmy US and South Korean military authorities announced that they will conduct the “Freedom Shield (FS) Exercise” from the 4th to the 14th of […]
Will North Korea Launch Another Satellite Ahead of the South Korean General Election? Shin Won Sik, “North Korean satellites just orbit without doing anything.”Some military factories operate nonstop as Russia may increase support for North Korea” The military reconnaissance satellite that North Korea launched for the third time on November 21 last year (archive photo) ⓒKorean Central News Agency North Korea has repeatedly claimed that the first military […]
Mark Zuckerberg's Visit to South Korea Sparks Discussions on AI and XR Collaboration with LG Electronics Potential Discussions on AI and XR CollaborationPossibility of Meeting with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae Yong Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, who plans to visit Korea at the end of this month, will likely meet with William Cho, LG’s chief strategy officer. According to Yonhap News, on the 25th, the two parties discussed that Zuckerberg […]
Korea's Presidential Office Responds to Doctor's Criticism on Quota Expansion The President’s office pointed out to the doctors who collectively resist the expansion of medical school quotas, “Nowhere in the world do doctors take extreme actions at the risk of patients’ lives over the number of medical school enrollments.” Seong Tae Yoon, the Chief Presidential Secretary for Policy, held a briefing at the Yongsan Office […]
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg to Discuss AI Partnership with Samsung's Lee Jae Yong Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is set to visit South Korea. His visit, which marks the first in 10 years, is drawing attention as it is known that he will meet with Lee Jae Yong, the chairman of Samsung Electronics, and discussions are expected, focusing on the construction of an “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Alliance.” […]
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