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🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

‘Change typhoon intensity and path’: China team mulls hitting cyclones with space beam

Chinese scientists propose using a space-based solar power project to potentially alter typhoon intensities and paths, while also providing energy to satellites and other facilities.

Mar 3 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

New Real Estate PF Loan Limits Established for Mutual Financing...Risk Management at Savings Bank Level

The Financial Services Commission in South Korea has announced new loan limits for real estate project financing for mutual financing institutions, aligning them with current standards for savings banks.

Mar 2 • 06:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Community angry as Wilcannia Weir project delayed again

The long-awaited Wilcannia Weir project is delayed again due to insufficient federal funding despite the NSW government's commitment of $70 million.

Mar 2 • 01:55 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China Resources subsidiary acquires Hong Kong hotel for student housing project

A subsidiary of China Resources has purchased a Hong Kong hotel to convert it into student housing as demand for non-local student accommodation surges.

Mar 1 • 12:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'For over thirty years, Saemangeum has been a hope torture... It is time to adjust according to the era'

President Yoon Seok-yeol emphasized the need to pragmatically adjust the long-standing Saemangeum development project during a town hall meeting in Jeonju, Korea.

Feb 27 • 06:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The fabulous structure of 33.9 kilometers that can be seen from space

The world's longest dam, the Saemangeum, is a significant engineering project in South Korea that has sparked controversy over its environmental impact.

Feb 26 • 17:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kang Hoon-sik: Expanding Cooperation in $65 Billion Project Including Korea-UAE Defense Industry

South Korea and the UAE have agreed to expand their cooperative projects to a total of $65 billion, with $35 billion specifically allocated for defense industry collaboration.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea-Canada Foreign and Defense Talks... 'Korea is the Optimal Partner for Submarine Projects'

South Korean officials emphasized Korea's suitability as a partner for Canada's submarine and defense industries during a bilateral meeting in Ottawa.

Feb 26 • 07:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Recruiting shipping companies to participate in the eco-friendly certification ship support program

The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries in South Korea has announced the recruitment of coastal shipping companies to participate in the 'Eco-Friendly Certified Ship Support Project' aimed at supporting the construction of eco-friendly ships.

Feb 26 • 02:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Solar Power on School Rooftops...77% of Public Elementary and Secondary Schools to be Installed by 2030

The South Korean Ministry of Education aims to install solar power systems in 77% of public elementary, middle, and high schools by 2030 as part of the 'Sunshine School' project.

Feb 26 • 01:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Finding Emergency Rooms for Severe Patients, the National Medical Center Situation Room Takes Charge... Still Lacks Fundamental Solutions

The South Korean government has launched a pilot project aimed at improving the transfer system for severe emergency patients to ensure they reach hospitals more efficiently, but critics argue that it is only a temporary fix without addressing underlying issues.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

EU’s tech ban, China’s mysterious Nantianmen project: 7 science highlights

The article discusses significant recent developments in science, particularly highlighting the EU's ban on collaboration with Chinese organizations in critical technologies and the return of a prominent biologist to China.

Feb 25 • 07:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who is Priyanka Mohan? Worked with Korean Stars, Became a Sensation

Priyanka Mohan has gained sudden fame due to her lead role in the new series 'Made in Korea', marking her first major international project.

Feb 25 • 01:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Emergency Patient ‘Transfer Hospital Search’ Changes from 119 Ambulance to Ministry of Health and Welfare Situational Room

The responsibility of finding hospitals for severe emergency patients will shift from the 119 ambulance service to the Health and Welfare Ministry's Situational Room as part of a pilot project aimed at improving emergency room efficiency.

Feb 25 • 01:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hanyang University Selected as the Operating Institution for the '2026 Public Technology-Based Market-Linked Startup Exploration Support Project' Organized by the Ministry of Science and ICT

Hanyang University has been selected as the operating institution for a startup support project aimed at connecting public research results to business models, with an investment of approximately 15 billion won per year for five years.

Feb 24 • 23:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government Approves First Petrochemical Restructuring Project... Provides 2.1 Trillion Won Support Package

The South Korean government has officially approved a restructuring plan for the country's petrochemical industry, marking the first project under this initiative with a support package exceeding 2.1 trillion won.

Feb 24 • 23:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Suspicion of Involvement in 'Noodle Station Redevelopment' by Secret Service Executive... Sent to Prosecutors

A senior official from the presidential security service has been sent to prosecutors for suspicion of attempted fraud related to a redevelopment project that has been stalled for over ten years.

Feb 24 • 03:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Landholders fear large-scale battery project will impact housing growth

Landholders near Mount Gambier are concerned that a proposed battery energy storage project will hinder housing development in the area.

Feb 20 • 19:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yonsei University's K-NIBRT Project Group Completes First Training Course of Bio-Health Academy 'Bio-All'

Yonsei University's K-NIBRT Project Group reported the successful completion of the first training course of the 'Bio-All' Bio-Health Academy, with 49 students graduating.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yongin University's Innovation Support Project Achievement Forum

Yongin University held a forum on the achievements of its innovation support project to share progress and future directions for institutional development.

Feb 19 • 09:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kookmin University HUSS Global Coexistence Project Group Successfully Completes 'Sustainable Global Leader Training Camp' with the UN University (UNU), the First of Its Kind in South Korea

Kookmin University has successfully conducted a Sustainable Global Leader Training Camp in collaboration with United Nations University, becoming the first university in South Korea to implement such a program.

Feb 19 • 07:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'Enzo' explores the uncertainties of adolescence between politics and desire

The film 'Enzo', originally a project by Laurent Cantet, delves into the challenges faced by a young man navigating his privileged lifestyle in South France while grappling with personal identity and societal expectations.

Feb 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Why China’s fast turnaround gives its projects an edge in Kenya over the West

China's rapid project implementation in Kenya quickly overshadows slower Western investments, as evidenced by the swift establishment of several significant facilities.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China on track to finish world’s ‘most difficult’ railway project before 2030

China's Dali-Ruili Railway project, considered the world's most challenging railway due to its complex terrain, is on schedule to be completed by 2030.

Feb 19 • 01:03 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Everything we know about China’s mysterious, futuristic Nantianmen Project

The Nantianmen Project in China combines science fiction with military innovation, featuring over 100 futuristic weapon concepts.

Feb 17 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The government manages the property of dementia patients... 'Dementia Care Asset Management Support' will be implemented in April

Starting in April, the South Korean government will implement a pilot project to help manage the properties of dementia patients through a new service.

Feb 12 • 08:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Incheon Port Authority's Current and Former Officials Sentenced to Prison for Bribery

Former and current officials of the Incheon Port Authority have been sentenced to prison for demanding bribes from a private company during a sports facility project.

Feb 12 • 06:27 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

KB Financial Successfully Finances 'Sinan Uido Offshore Wind Power Project' as the First Investment of the National Growth Fund

KB Financial has successfully completed a 2.89 trillion won loan financing for the Sinan Uido offshore wind power project, marking the first investment from the National Growth Fund.

Feb 12 • 02:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Hee-yeon, Head of Educational Innovation at Sejong University, Awarded Minister of Education Commendation for Contributions to University Innovation Support Project

Kim Hee-yeon received a commendation from the Minister of Education for her leadership in the University Innovation Support Project, which has significantly contributed to the enhancement of educational capabilities at Sejong University.

Feb 12 • 01:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Seoul National University of Science and Technology RISE Project Team Concludes '2025 AI-Semiconductor Idea Hackathon,' Proposing a Model for Collaboration Between Seoul and Provincial Universities

A recent hackathon organized by Seoul National University of Science and Technology RISE project concluded successfully, focusing on AI and semiconductor innovation and collaboration between universities.

Feb 11 • 23:25 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Gayton Again Snubs Parliament and Evades Answers On R109.9 Million Mzansi Golden Economy Grants

Minister Gayton McKenzie has again avoided appearing in Parliament to explain his handling of nearly R110 million in grants intended for the Mzansi Golden Economy project, prompting serious objections from the opposition.

Feb 11 • 12:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Eric Trump visits Gyeonggi Hanam for two consecutive days and hears about K-Star World blueprint while asking questions

Eric Trump, the son of US President Donald Trump, has visited Hanam City in Gyeonggi Province for two consecutive days to explore major project sites related to the K-Culture Complex.

Feb 11 • 08:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Preserving 'Urban Nature' Through Citizens' Power... Seongnam City Halts Development of Pangyo Botdul Reservoir

Seongnam City has announced the halt of the Pangyo Botdul Reservoir complex development project following public opposition and new housing initiatives in the area.

Feb 11 • 02:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Recycling Rare Earths from Discarded Air Conditioner Outdoor Units... Expansion of Circular Economy Regulatory Exceptions

A pilot project for recycling rare earth elements from discarded air conditioner outdoor units and other sources is being initiated under South Korea's circular economy regulatory exceptions.

Feb 10 • 03:23 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Ontario-wide probe on police corruption ordered amid Toronto fallout

A provincial review of police services is initiated in response to corruption allegations involving Toronto police.

Feb 9 • 15:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Pilot Association: 'Gadeokdo New Airport is Up to 246 Times More Dangerous than Muan Airport' due to Bird Strike Concerns

The Korean Civil Aviation Pilots Association has raised serious concerns regarding the Gadeokdo New Airport, indicating that the bird strike risk at the site could be hundreds of times higher than that of Muan Airport, prompting calls for a full review of the project amidst ongoing legal challenges from environmental groups.

Feb 9 • 06:51 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The mysterious zombie town in the UK visited by King Charles where no one ever lived

Llandarcy in South Wales, a planned housing project, remains a relic of ambition as it was never populated despite a royal visit.

Feb 7 • 20:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman dies after scaffolding falls in South Zone of Rio; mayor speaks about project responsibility

A woman died when scaffolding collapsed on her workplace in Rio de Janeiro, prompting the mayor to call for accountability in construction practices.

Feb 7 • 16:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Four Years of Tent Protest Demanding Revocation of Saemangeum New Airport... 'We Will Protect It to the End'

Activists have been protesting against the Saemangeum New Airport project for four years, marking 1462 days of sit-in demonstrations in Jeonju, South Korea, with various community events to support their cause.

Feb 6 • 07:06 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

The K-pop group WHIB launches ROCK THE NATION | Listen HERE

WHIB, a rising K-pop group, has released a new project titled ROCK THE NATION, which they describe as a significant prelude to their relentless career.

Feb 6 • 05:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

US picks energy project as first area for Korea’s pledged $350 billion investment

The US has designated an energy project as the initial investment opportunity for South Korea's $350 billion commitment amid rising tariff threats.

Feb 5 • 09:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Exclusive: US Demands South Korea's 'No. 1 Investment in the US' Energy Project

The US government, increasing pressure for tariffs, has proposed an energy sector project as South Korea's 'No. 1 investment in America' amid ongoing tariff negotiations.

Feb 4 • 11:39 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

How a sausage entrepreneur threatens the winter idyll

A local entrepreneur in South Tyrol plans a controversial ski project that threatens gentle winter tourism and a rare chicken species.

Feb 4 • 06:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

February 4 Notification

The article discusses various events held on February 3, including a meeting on small and medium enterprises, the election of a new president for the Korean Gymnastics Association, completion of a renovation project commemorating a participant in the March 1st Movement, and the establishment of partnerships for academic and peace collaboration in Chuncheon.

Feb 3 • 09:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Friends of Boat Harbour beg 'please don't drive on the sand dunes'

Volunteers in Denmark have launched a coastal rehabilitation project to restore a damaged beach on WA's south coast after a destructive tourist season.

Feb 2 • 22:31 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Trump administration to unveil $12 billion push to curb China’s grip on critical minerals

The Trump administration is launching a $12 billion initiative, known as Project Vault, to reduce US dependence on China for critical minerals essential for high-tech manufacturing.

Feb 2 • 15:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

These are the neighborhoods that will be 'hyperconnected' with this mega project in the City

The F subway line project in Buenos Aires is set to transport 300,000 passengers daily, connecting various neighborhoods from south to north.

Feb 2 • 10:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Algeria inaugurates a 1,000-kilometer railway line to transport iron from Gara Djebilet

Algeria inaugurated a 1,000-kilometer railway line designed to transport iron ore from the Gara Djebilet mine in the south to the north of the country, a project praised by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune as one of the country's largest strategic initiatives.

Feb 2 • 08:14 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China warns of ‘honey trap’ risks in defence sector after official jailed for espionage

Chinese authorities have issued warnings about the risks of 'honey traps' in the defence sector following the jailing of a military project manager who was blackmailed after being lured into a relationship with a spy.

Jan 16 • 07:45 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

How China turned a mega-project failure into a defining moment in modern engineering

China successfully rescued a stranded tunnel boring machine beneath the Yangtze River with an impressive precision of just 2mm error, highlighting its engineering capabilities.

Jan 11 • 02:00 UTC

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