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Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa met Kim Il-guk, head of North Korea’s football association, and praised the country’s women’s football program.The AFC said on April 29 that Salman met Kim on the sidelines of

LG Electronics said on April 29 that it is proceeding with a refund process related to tariffs previously paid to the United States.Song Ji-ho, head of the Trade and Tariff Office, said during a first-quarter earnings conference call that “LG Electro

Officials from the U.S. state of Tennessee, United States visited Korea Zinc’s Onsan smelter, which is considered a model for the state’s integrated smelter construction project known as “Project Crucible.” The visit included discussions on additiona

Hyundai Engineering has secured around $309 million in project financing (PF) for a solar power project in the United States and will begin full-scale construction.The company said on April 29 it signed a project financing agreement worth about $309

On Wednesday, Kim Jong Un, Supreme Leader of North Korea, attended a commemorative concert celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Central Military Band of the Ministry of National Defense.The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Workers' Par

The Workers' Party newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported on Wednesday that North Korea's newly inaugurated Overseas Military Operations Combat Achievement Memorial Hall has been drawing visitors from various sectors. This move appears to be an attempt to

North Korea's New Military Museum: A Tribute to 2,300 Fallen Heroes

Recent satellite imagery has revealed steam emissions from a building at North Korea's Yongbyon nuclear complex, likely indicating ongoing plutonium production activities. This observation lends credence to the assessment that North Korea continues t

North Korea's Yongbyon Nuclear Facility Shows Signs of Plutonium Production

The government has initiated preparations for an era of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Basic Healthcare, aiming to ensure all citizens have access to high-quality medical services, regardless of where they live.On Thursday morning, the Ministry of Heal

Cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb is ramping up its security measures by implementing post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to combat potential threats from emerging technologies like quantum computers.On Thursday, Bithumb unveiled its strategy to adopt next

Bithumb Implements Quantum-Resistant Cryptography for Ultimate Asset Protection

PharmGen Science is set to make a significant entry into the cardiovascular treatment market with the official launch of its new combination therapy for mixed dyslipidemia, Tabapheno Extended-Release Tablets, on May 1, the company announced on Thursd

Daewoong Pharmaceutical announced on Thursday that it has made strategic investments in Primind Investment (FMI), a venture capital fund established by the Primind Group, and General Proximity, an American biotech company.These investments aim to sec

Daewoong Pharmaceutical and Primind's Strategic Investment in American Biotech General Proximity

Stem cell therapy has been generating excitement for 20 years, but clinical successes remain few and far between. With the global market projected to reach 27 trillion KRW (about 18.2 billion USD) by 2037, Korean companies are eagerly jumping into th

Why 20 Years of Stem Cell Therapy Research Still Lacks Proven Results

The microgravity environment in space has the potential to revolutionize how biopharmaceuticals form and function within the human body, offering new hope for patients battling cancer and rare diseases. It is on the cusp of an era where zero-gravity

Microgravity in Space May Revolutionize How Biopharmaceuticals Form and Function within the Body

On Wednesday, Albert Kim, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MSD Korea, announced at the Bio Korea 2026 event held at the Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) in Seoul that Korea has become a crucial hub for MSD's global innovation, spanning clinica

MSD Korea Announced at Bio Korea 2026 that Korea is a Crucial Hub for Global Innovation

A research team at Seoul St. Mary's Hospital has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that accurately classifies pediatric emergency patients in the early stages of their hospital visit.This innovative system is expected to streamline emer

Revolutionary AI Model Enhances Pediatric Emergency Care

North Korea is preparing to hold the 11th Congress of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League (Youth League) for the first time in five years. The regime has redefined the youth generation as the core strength of the state, fueling speculation on Tuesda

Kim Jong Un's Daughter Ju Ae Takes Prominent Role in the 11th Youth League

On Tuesday, Victor Cha, the Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C., stated that North Korea's denuclearization is not an achievable short-term goal and emphasized the need to re-evaluate the strat

CSIS States North Korea's Denuclearization is Not an Achievable Short-term Goal

Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea, attended a concert commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Central Military Band of the Ministry of National Defense.The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Workers' Party, rep

Kim Jong Un Celebrates 80th anniversary of the Central Military Band of the Ministry of National Defense

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has publicly criticized South Korea's discussions on network usage fees as an absurd trade barrier. However, experts in the domestic telecommunications industry argue that the U.S. claims do

The government is responding to the Mythos Shock, which suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) will upend existing security paradigms. They are particularly exploring ways to gain access to Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos. However, some criti

Korea's Government Considers Participating in Anthropic's Project Glasswing for Mythos Access

President of South Korea (Lee Jae-myung) said on April 27 that “our government will steadily pursue a policy of peaceful coexistence on the Korean Peninsula,” adding that he expects North Korea to respond in good faith.In a congratulatory message for

President Lee says policy of peaceful coexistence on Korean Peninsula will remain steady, expects response from North Korea

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jang Deok-hyun emphasized that in the artificial intelligence (AI) era, component performance and reliability are crucial for overall system competitiveness. He highlighted that Samsung Electro-

Samsung Electro-Mechanics Unveils Next-Gen Components for AI Era

On Wednesday, Cha Biotech announced its participation in Bio Korea 2026, where it aims to discover promising domestic and international biotech startups and support their entry into the global market.During an open session on Tuesday, Cha Biotech's H

Cha Biotech Announces Support of K-Bio Startups at Bio Korea 2026

Videos by global rapper Cardi B and TikTok creator Mikayla introducing “purple BB” and “red BB” have gone viral, driving a revival of MISSHA.A business model shift — boldly reducing domestic store numbers and pivoting to global online channels — also

‘Cardi B's BB’ viral surge revives MISSHA, takes off in the U.S.

For the first time, the number of foreign patients visiting South Korea surpassed 2 million last year. This significant increase was largely attributed to the implementation of a visa-free policy for Chinese group tourists in September, which more th

South Korea Surpasses 2 Million Medical Tourists in 2025, with Double Visa-Free Chinese Visitors

The U.S. has proposed a target date for the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) in the first quarter of 2029, significantly increasing the likelihood of this transition occurring during President Lee Jae Myung's term. This marks the first

OPCON Transfer by 2029: Can the Lee Jae Myung Government Meet Its Goal?

Russian Ministers Alexander Kozlov (Natural Resources and Ecology), Mikhail Murashko (Health), and Vladimir Kolokoltsev (Interior) made a simultaneous visit to North Korea. The two nations are expected to hold a grand celebration for the first annive

North Korea and Russia Strengthen Ties: Key Developments in Healthcare Cooperation

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has secured a landmark contract with Apperion Energy Group (AEG), a U.S. energy infrastructure developer, to supply 20MW-class HiMSEN engine-based power generation equipment, the company announced on Wednesday.The deal, va

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Enters U.S. Data Center Market with 627.1 Billion KRW HiMSEN Engine Supply Deal

The construction of the automobile bridge linking North Korea and Russia has entered its final phase, with both sections now connected. This project, initially agreed upon by the North Korean and Russian leaders in 2019, has gained significant moment

North Korea-Russia Automotive Bridge: What It Means for Trade and Travel in 2026

American YouTuber Johnny Somali, whose real name is Ramzi Khalid Ismail, sparked controversy by kissing the Statue of Peace and engaging in other disruptive behaviors. After receiving a prison sentence in the first trial and being taken into custody,

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