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President Yoon Suk-yeol gifted a decorative plate symbolizing cultural exchange to Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his state visit to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Singapore.

Japanese citizens are practicing Korean minjung songs in Tokyo, led by a seasoned vocalist, to convey emotions and messages of hope.

The U.S. and Iran engaged in a heated verbal exchange during an emergency UN Security Council meeting regarding recent airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran.

Ukrainians express a desire for peace amidst ongoing war, but refuse to concede territory to Russia in exchange for an end to hostilities.

Sejong University has been selected to operate the '2026-2027 Korea-Japan Joint Higher Education Student Exchange Project' to enhance cultural exchange between Korea and Japan.

Students from Dongduk Women's University have recently published a book titled 'Cities Speak China,' focusing on various aspects of Chinese society and culture.

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies has successfully concluded its PY2025 Fulbright ETA Korean language program aimed at training American English teaching assistants.

Police have conducted a raid on the headquarters of Bithumb after allegations arose that independent lawmaker Kim Byung-ki facilitated his son's employment at the cryptocurrency exchange.

Brazil's First Lady Janja wore a traditional South Korean hanbok at a state dinner in Seoul, hosted by President Lee Jae-myung during President Lula's visit to South Korea.

Kim Hye-kyung, the First Lady of South Korea, and Rosângela Lula da Silva, the First Lady of Brazil, strengthen diplomatic ties by donning matching traditional Hanbok outfits.

First Lady Janja received a gin bottle from Jin of BTS during her visit to South Korea, which was personally dedicated to her by the singer.

Japanese singer Seiko Matsuda performed her first concert in South Korea, celebrating her 45th anniversary and drawing fans from various generations.

The Japanese Department of Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies successfully held its ‘3rd Overseas Department Meeting’ in the Kansai region, Japan, facilitating meaningful educational exchange and cultural experiences for students.

Korean figure skaters Lee Hae-in and Cha Jun-hwan performed at a gala in Milan, incorporating elements of traditional Korean music and modern K-pop into their routines.

A Korean traveler visiting London for the first time expresses amazement at the diversity and harmonious atmosphere of the city, highlighting striking contrasts with their home country.

Brazil's First Lady, Janja da Silva, meets with Brazilian influencers in South Korea and shares her experiences on social media.

An amendment to the pardon law that restricts pardons for those guilty of insurrection and foreign exchange crimes has been approved by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee in South Korea.

The prosecution has appealed a court ruling that dismissed charges against Kim Sung-tae regarding remittances to North Korea, asserting it constitutes both a violation of foreign exchange laws and a bribery offense.

The South Korean government plans to revise the performance evaluation system for the National Pension Service to exclude exchange rate influences amid high won-dollar exchange rates, addressing concerns that the current system incentivizes poor investment decisions.

During the Lunar New Year holiday, a heated exchange occurred on social media between President Yoon and Jang Dong-hyuk, the leader of the ruling party, regarding real estate issues in South Korea.

Domestic individual investors in South Korea are significantly increasing their investments in US stocks, despite warnings from authorities about foreign exchange volatility.

Julia Bärlund, a Finnish woman, often appears on South Korean television to discuss Finnish sauna culture, which fascinates her South Korean audience.

Rapper Cardi B publicly criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a concert, prompting a contentious exchange with the Department of Homeland Security.

The Financial Services Commission of Korea has granted preliminary authorization to two consortiums, NextTrade and Korea Exchange, to operate fractional investment exchanges, while LucentBlock has been disqualified over fairness concerns.

Researchers from Soongsil University have developed a new anion exchange membrane to enhance the efficiency of electrolysis systems.

Soongsil University’s Korean Studies Institute has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Azerbaijan University of Languages to enhance Korean studies and cultural exchange.

Despite declines in international oil prices and the won-dollar exchange rate, import prices in South Korea have risen for the seventh consecutive month due to increased raw material costs.

The South Korean government is planning a large-scale K-pop festival by the end of 2027, involving all domestic entertainment agencies.

The Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea has issued a consumer warning about a scam related to compensation for a recent Bitcoin payment issue at the Bithumb exchange.

Starting in July, stocks priced at 100 won will become candidates for delisting, with an estimated 150 companies expected to be removed from the KOSDAQ exchange.

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed bitcoins amounting to $40 billion due to a technical mishap.

The recent ticket controversy for BTS concerts in Mexico escalated into a diplomatic issue between Mexico and South Korea, involving both countries' leaders.

The Merinol Village Creation Center in Jeungpyeong, Chungcheongbuk-do, will serve as a cultural exchange space for artists and local residents.

Jeonbuk Province is providing a 417 billion won 'Revival Support Fund' to assist struggling small businesses impacted by high exchange rates and domestic recession.

The Democratic Party of Korea plans to introduce a Digital Asset Basic Law this month in response to the overpayment incident at the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb, emphasizing the need for fundamental measures to restore trust in virtual assets.

The Financial Supervisory Service in South Korea has escalated its inspection of the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb to an official investigation due to potential violations of laws and regulations linked to a massive misallocation of cryptocurrency.

There is a potential legal dispute over 13 billion won worth of assets that have not been recovered following a large-scale Bitcoin payment error by the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experienced significant pre-market gains of over 5% on a South Korean exchange amidst a volatile stock environment.

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange mistakenly distributed $40 billion in bitcoins to its users before recovering most of the funds after a brief period.

A technical error on the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb led to the accidental distribution of approximately $44 billion worth of Bitcoin to users during a promotional campaign.

A massive financial mishap occurred at Bithumb, South Korea's second-largest virtual asset exchange, where an erroneous payment resulted in the distribution of approximately 60 trillion won in Bitcoin due to a clerical error.

Bithumb, South Korea's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, mistakenly issued 620,000 'ghost bitcoins' due to an accounting error, leading to a significant drop in market trust and Bitcoin prices.

Bithumb, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, inadvertently distributed 620,000 bitcoins worth over $60 billion to its users due to a promotional error.

Leo Harkimo, a 25-year-old student, recently returned to Finland after a four-and-a-half-month exchange program in Seoul, South Korea, which sparked differing reactions with his mother, Leena Harkimo.

A cryptocurrency exchange mistakenly distributed bitcoins worth over $44 billion due to a promotional error, sparking a wave of sell-offs.

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange mistakenly transferred over $40 billion in bitcoins to its users due to a promotional error, leading to a temporary suspension of operations.

Bithumb, a virtual asset exchange, faces a major fallout from a massive mispayment of Bitcoin that has shaken the trust in cryptocurrency trading.

A technical glitch on South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb mistakenly distributed nearly $44 billion worth of Bitcoin to several users during a promotional event.

A South Korean cryptocurrency exchange apologized for mistakenly transferring more than 40 billion dollars worth of bitcoins to users, leading to a brief selling frenzy on the platform.

South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb accidentally distributed bitcoins worth over $44 billion to users as promotional rewards, resulting in a significant drop in the exchange's value.