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A research team led by Professor Eom Dae-ho from Seoul National University has had their paper accepted for CVPR 2026, a prestigious international conference on artificial intelligence.

The South Korean National Assembly is on the brink of passing an amendment that allows constitutional complaints against court rulings, which has sparked significant bureaucratic resistance led by Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae.

Kim Kyo-hung of the Democratic Party has decided not to run in the Incheon mayoral election and will instead support fellow party member Park Chan-dae.

The Chief Justice of South Korea, Cho Hee-dae, has appointed Cheon Dae-yeob to succeed Noh Tae-ak as the chair of the National Election Commission.

The South Korean government expresses its commitment to peaceful co-existence with North Korea despite recent hostile statements from Kim Jong-un.

Lee Hee-ho's letter to President Park Chung-hee from 1978, detailing her concerns about her husband Kim Dae-jung's imprisonment, has been disclosed by Yonsei University's Kim Dae-jung Library to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March 1st Declaration.

The South Korean government has announced the establishment of a National Safety Secretary position under the Office of Civil Affairs to enhance public safety and crime prevention.

The Korea Tag Rugby Association was founded with the aim of popularizing tag rugby, emphasizing a lower barrier to entry and promoting it as a safe sport for children.

Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae has expressed concerns about the ruling party's judicial reform bills, emphasizing the need for public debate and discussion as they could fundamentally change South Korea's judiciary system.

The Winter Olympics held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo concluded with a festive closing ceremony celebrating South Korea's achievements.

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is being scrutinized for sharing posts from Democratic Party candidates shortly before local elections, raising concerns of favoritism.

President Yoon Seok-youl expresses support for the return of historical writings by independence activist Ahn Jung-geun, while sharing a post from Park Chan-dae, a candidate for the Incheon mayoral election.

The Blue House announced plans to review its response following the US Supreme Court ruling that deemed reciprocal tariffs imposed by former President Trump as illegal.

The South Korean men's short track relay team won a silver medal in the Olympic 5000m relay race held in Milan, Italy.

The article argues that Chief Justice Jo Hee-dae should resign following President Yoon Suk-yeol's conviction for rebellion.

The water bill in Bauru will increase by 7.8% starting March 2, based on an announcement from the Department of Water and Sewage.

The South Korean short track men's team failed to qualify in the 500m preliminaries, leading to a no-medal situation for both genders at the competition in Milan.

President Lee Jae-myung sent congratulatory messages to snowboarder Choi Ga-on and short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon for their achievements at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Korean skier Jeong Dae-yoon was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 'Dual Mogul' event at the 2026 Winter Olympics by Canada's Mikael Kingsbury.

President Yoon Suk-yeol congratulated South Korean short track speed skater Hwang Dae-heon on winning a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Hwang Dae-heon makes history as the first Korean male short track athlete to stand on the Olympic podium three times in a row, securing a silver medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, aided by luck during the races.

South Korean speed skater Hwang Dae-heon expressed gratitude after winning a silver medal in the men's 1500m short track at the 2026 Winter Olympics, marking his fourth Olympic medal despite facing injuries and challenges.

South Korean short track skater Hwang Dae-heon won a silver medal in the men's 1500m final at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the People Power Party, urged Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae to restart the trials of President Lee after criticisms surfaced regarding the prosecution's investigation of Lee.

Hwang Dae-heon aims to defend his 1500m title in short track at the upcoming Winter Olympics, despite South Korea's mixed performance in the sport thus far.

Jung Cheong-rae criticizes Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae for opposing the lawsuit and questions the timing of his statements on legal reform.

Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae expresses concern that the introduction of judicial requests and the expansion of Supreme Court justices will harm the public, emphasizing the need for public discussion before proceeding with such legislative changes.

The former chief of drone operations, Kim Yong-dae, has been dismissed from his position due to his involvement in the controversial Pyongyang drone operation that led to charges of abuse of power.

Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae expresses concerns over recently passed judicial reform bills, stating they may significantly harm the public and emphasizes the need for discussions with the National Assembly.

Four employees of the Water and Sewage Department (DAE) in Bauru, Brazil, have been suspended amid an investigation into alleged irregularities in service contracting.

The Chief Justice of South Korea, Cho Hee-dae, who declared the December 3rd emergency martial law unconstitutional, remained silent during his commute the following day amidst growing scrutiny over the judiciary's response to the declaration.

The prosecution has filed an appeal against the second trial ruling involving former Supreme Court Chief Justice Yang Sung-tae and other judges over the judicial corruption scandal.

The South Korean Ministry of National Defense has announced a disciplinary committee meeting for four generals, including former drone command chief Kim Yong-dae, over allegations related to the emergency martial law and the execution of a 'Pyongyang drone' operation.

Kim Dae-yong, co-representative of the joint committee to prevent the demolition of the old sex disease management office in Dongducheon, emphasized the ongoing struggle against state violence in a press conference, marking 525 days of protest.

During a meeting with President Lee Jae-myung, representatives from the top 10 companies announced plans to hire over 51,600 people this year, with 66% of these positions intended for new recruits, marking an increase from the previous year.

As the appeal deadline approaches, attention turns to whether prosecutors will appeal the acquittal of private contractors in the Wirye new town development corruption case, dubbed similar to the Daejang-dong case.

Former Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun has appeared before the police as a defendant, accused of perjury during his testimony in the National Assembly.

Former Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun is summoned by police to investigate perjury allegations related to his testimony at a parliamentary hearing.