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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sungkyunkwan University Holds '2025 Traveling School Consulting Performance Dissemination Conference'

Sungkyunkwan University hosted a conference to share results from digital education consulting conducted across schools in the Gangwon region.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Super Investigation Team X Targets Children's Hearts with Participation from Chung-Ang University Research Personnel and Professors

The animation 'Super Investigation Team X: The Legend of Terrapia' debuted on MBC on January 4, capturing children's attention and topping viewer ratings.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sogang University Professor Kim Young-wook's Research Team Receives Best Paper Award at 2026 Korean Electromagnetic Waves Society Winter Conference

Sogang University's graduate student, Sung Min-seo, won the Best Paper Award at the 2026 Korean Electromagnetic Waves Society Winter Conference for his research on using quantum artificial neural networks for radar micro-Doppler robotic dog classification.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yonsei University's Quantum Business Group Takes on Incurable Diseases with 'Quantum-Centric Supercomputing'

Yonsei University is partnering with RIKEN and IBM to utilize the world's top-level supercomputer, Fugaku, and IBM Quantum System One to tackle complex computational challenges in understanding diseases like Leigh Syndrome.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Illegal Purchase of Housing using Business Loans Uncovered at 58.8 Billion Won... 'Focusing Inspections on the Three Districts of Gangnam'

Financial authorities in South Korea have uncovered significant illegal use of business loans for purchasing residential properties, prompting focused inspections in the Gangnam area.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Hong-geun: 'Energy Supply Stability and Youth Job Measures to be Reflected in War Supplementary Budget'

Park Hong-geun, the nominee for Minister of Planning and Budget, indicated that measures for energy supply stability and youth employment will be included in the upcoming supplementary budget.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Editorial: The Daejeon Factory Disaster Similar to ‘AriSel’ Must Hold Authorities and Management Accountable

The Daejeon factory disaster mirrors the previous AriSel incident, revealing neglected safety measures and a lack of accountability among authorities and management.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

French Left Holds Paris, Lyon, and Marseille… Far Right Expands in Small Cities

In the recent local elections in France, the left-wing coalition successfully retained control of major cities like Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, while the far-right made gains in smaller urban areas.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Festival Enjoyed by Everyone... Gender Impact Assessments Implemented for Local Festivals Starting in April

Starting in April, local governments in South Korea will implement a gender impact assessment checklist for festivals to promote gender equality.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Unlicensed Structural Changes, Ignored Warning Signs, and No Fire Safety’ Tragedy at An Safety Industrial Facility Resembles Arisell Fire Accident

The recent fire tragedy at a safety industrial facility in Daejeon has drawn parallels to the Arisell fire accident, highlighting issues of ignored safety protocols and unapproved structural changes.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Can Trump’s Threat to Devastate Iran’s Power Network Be Realized?

Donald Trump's warning to destroy Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened within 48 hours has led to increased scrutiny on the structure and resilience of Iran's power grid.

Mar 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump's 'Ultimatum for Hormuz' One Day Before... Black Monday with 1517.3 Won per Dollar

The Korean won has plunged past 1517.3 against the US dollar ahead of President Trump's ultimatum concerning Iran, marking a significant drop in the stock market and raising fears of a broader Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 23 • 08:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Comprehensive Special Investigation Team Secures Evidence of Lee Chang-Soo's Instructions to Overlook Kim Gun-Hee's Stock Manipulation

The Comprehensive Special Investigation Team has confirmed the acquisition of internal messages indicating that former prosecutor Lee Chang-Soo directed a review of acquittal precedents regarding the Deuch Motors stock manipulation case.

Mar 23 • 08:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Myung Tae-kyun, a Political Broker, Files a Complaint Against Shin Yong-han, a Democratic Party Candidate for Chungbuk Governor, with the Police

Myung Tae-kyun has filed a police complaint against Shin Yong-han for defamation and violating election laws, accusing Shin of making false claims on television.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Please sell your house before June 1st... Properties to evade the increased property tax are emerging

Increased property valuations in Seoul have prompted homeowners to sell before June 1st to avoid higher property tax burdens.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Trump’s ultimatum, Iran’s threat of reprisal push Middle East to brink of catastrophe

Iran has threatened to retaliate against US and Israeli energy infrastructure in response to Trump's ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns of a potential military escalation in the Middle East.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Families of Arisell and Kim Yong-gyun express grief over repeated accidents and comfort the victims' families of the Daejeon factory fire

The families of victims from the Arisell incident and Kim Yong-gyun's family visited sites to mourn and support the families affected by the Daejeon factory fire, demanding thorough investigations and proper recovery of victims' remains.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Song Young-gil: 'Pro-Moon faction wished for Lee Jae-myung’s defeat,' criticism from Ko Min-jeong: 'Will you be a lesson for juniors?'

Ko Min-jeong criticized Song Young-gil for suggesting the pro-Moon faction wanted Lee Jae-myung to lose in the presidential elections.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

BTS enters a new era — with some room for improvement

BTS kicked off their new phase, referred to as 'BTS 2.0', with a live performance in Seoul, energizing their fanbase in a symbolic comeback.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Column] Why North Korea won’t be Trump’s next target

The article discusses the speculation surrounding the potential targeting of North Korea by the Trump administration following U.S. actions in Iran, emphasizing South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's rebuttal of such notions.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

[Column] Iran, from Heidegger to Kant

Slavoj Žižek discusses the implications of U.S. and Israeli actions towards Iran while reflecting on his past views on nuclear armament.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'War Oil' and Oil Major [Eureka]

Oil prices, particularly for Dubai crude, have surged due to regional tensions, leading to significant price disparities compared to other oil types.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chinese Scholars Say U.S.-China Talks Will Not Lead to North Korean-U.S. Contact, APEC in November as 'Opportunity Window'

Chinese experts believe that a U.S.-China summit will not directly lead to renewed U.S.-North Korea dialogue, but see potential for discussions during the upcoming APEC meeting in November.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Osu the cat, who has come like spring

The article celebrates the birthday of a cat named Osu, who quietly became part of the family, highlighting a sketch made by the author's wife.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Conveyor Belt Should Have Stopped [Because]

A Vietnamese migrant worker, Nguyen Van Tuan, tragically lost his life while working on an overloaded conveyor belt in Icheon, South Korea, raising questions about safety and labor conditions for migrant workers.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Another avoidable factory fire kills 14 in Daejeon

A fire at a Daejeon car parts factory resulted in 14 deaths and 60 injuries, highlighting serious safety neglect in industrial settings.

Mar 23 • 08:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last Local Elections Only 5 ‘Survived’ in Gyeonggi Province... Will There Be a Clean Sweep This Time?

In the upcoming local elections in Gyeonggi Province, 30 out of 31 incumbents are vying for re-election amidst expectations of significant turnover based on past electoral trends.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Green Party just hung a 'green banner'... Why does it stand out so much that they are asked to change the design?

The Jeju Green Party has been requested by local authorities to change the bold design of its campaign banners ahead of local elections, which the party argues is an unfair challenge to their adherence to regulations.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Joint Kendo Training Between Deoksung Women's University and Sookmyung Women's University Completed

Deoksung Women's University hosted a joint kendo training event with Sookmyung Women's University to enhance sports exchange and promote traditional martial arts.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Namyangju ‘Stalking Murder’ Kim Hoon Prepared Weapons and Conducted Reconnaissance of Victim's Route

Kim Hoon, the suspect in the stalking murder case in Namyangju, meticulously prepared for the crime by researching information and scouting the victim’s locations ahead of the attack.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government Responds to April Crude Oil Crisis Rumors... 'Releasing Reserves and Securing Alternative Supplies'

The South Korean government plans to release oil reserves and secure alternative supply sources in response to fears of a crude oil shortage in April due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

NATO Secretary General: Cooperation of 22 Countries Including Korea and Japan to Reopen Strait of Hormuz... What Role Will Korea Play?

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced a collective effort among NATO members and allied nations, including South Korea and Japan, to ensure the security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway recently obstructed by Iran.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

hy introduces strain number to differentiate probiotics

Hy is launching a new campaign centered around a 'strain number' scheme to distinguish its probiotics.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

My Pilgrimage to Daytime Drinking Bookstores

The author reflects on personal experiences of daytime drinking with friends and the impact of poetry on their emotions.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

First Home Port Cruise Operation Linking Air and Rail to Busan Port... First Example of Regional Stay-Type Cruise

The first cruise ship departing from Busan Port for overseas travel, utilizing links from air and rail, has arrived, marking a significant development in regional tourism.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kyung Hee Cyber University Holds 1st Place for 11 Consecutive Years in K-BPI (Korea Brand Power Index) and Maintains Golden Brand Status

Kyung Hee Cyber University has ranked first in the K-BPI for the eleventh consecutive year, affirming its status as a 'Golden Brand' in the cyber university sector.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year, health insurance drug costs reached 28 trillion won... The proportion of drug spending among medical expenses is 5 percentage points higher than the OECD average

Health insurance drug costs in South Korea nearly reached 28 trillion won in 2024, and the proportion of drug spending out of total health insurance expenses has slightly increased, standing higher than the OECD average.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hwang Jong-woo, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries nominee, "Plans for crew evacuation in crisis in the Persian Gulf"

Hwang Jong-woo, the nominee for Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries in South Korea, outlined plans to secure the safety of Korean sailors in the Persian Gulf amid rising tensions and the potential need for evacuation.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea Knowledge Industry Center Association to hold public hearing on relaxing attic height standards in knowledge industry centers

A public hearing focused on revising attic height regulations in knowledge industry centers is scheduled for April 2 in Goyang City, South Korea.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Grease and vapor fueling fire at Daejeon Safety Industry... Manufacturing workers say it's not someone else's problem

Concerns grow among manufacturing workers in South Korea following a deadly fire at a safety equipment factory, highlighting the risks associated with the accumulation of grease and vapors in industrial environments.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

On a Warm Spring Day, Shall We Go Out Holding a Child's Hand?

As spring arrives, various festivals across South Korea offer opportunities to create special memories with children.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“I will cultivate AI leaders with virtues”

The president of a South Korean university emphasizes the importance of AI leaders who possess communication skills and ethical values in the evolving job market influenced by artificial intelligence.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

What Can Games Teach Us About Our Children's Traits?

The article discusses the challenges parents face regarding their children's video game usage and how different types of games reveal various traits within children.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Clear Actions for a Clear River

The article discusses a local school project aimed at improving water quality in the Anyang-cheon river, where students actively participate in environmental conservation activities.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Information Room as of March 24

The Dogok Information Culture Library is offering a parenting class aimed at parents of elementary school children, focusing on child development and parenting skills.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Taiwan worried about depletion of US missile stockpile... 'It will weaken deterrence against China'

Taiwan expresses concern over the depletion of U.S. missile stockpiles due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, fearing it may weaken U.S. military deterrence against China.

Mar 23 • 08:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Vladimir Putin urges to strengthen the strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea

Vladimir Putin emphasizes the importance of enhancing the strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea amidst ongoing military cooperation and support.

Mar 23 • 07:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Putin seeks to get even closer to Kim Jong Un

Vladimir Putin has expressed appreciation for Kim Jong Un's role in strengthening the ties between Russia and North Korea, as both nations seek to deepen their strategic partnership.

Mar 23 • 07:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘15-pyeong apartment, assets of 600 million’ Park Hong-geun... National Power says there’s nothing to question since he lives frugally

In a parliamentary confirmation hearing, opposition members remarked on Park Hong-geun’s humble finances, stating there was nothing to question due to his frugal lifestyle.

Mar 23 • 07:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yoon Suk-yeol, who denied ‘meeting with Jeon Seong-bae and Kim Geon-hee,’ admits in court that they met together

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol admitted in court that he and his wife met with a controversial shaman, Jeon Seong-bae, contradicting his earlier denials during the 2022 presidential campaign.

Mar 23 • 07:31 UTC

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