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Seoul Nationwide College’s campus entrance in Seoul / Courtesy of Seoul Nationwide College Seoul Nationwide College (SNU) and Jeonbuk Nationwide College signed a memorandum of understanding Monday to collectively function the Joint Seoul Nationwide College within the World Program (SWP).In response to an SNU official, the 2 faculties held a ceremony at SNU’s Workplace of Worldwide Affairs and was attended by representatives from Jeonbuk Nationwide College. The settlement was signed within the names of each universities’ presidents.“The partnership marks SNU’s first Joint SWP initiative with a nationwide flagship college and paves the way in which for each establishments to co-administer…

The social media ban for youngsters beneath 16 with the slogan “Let Them Be Children” is seen projected on the pylons of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 10, 2025. EPA-YonhapWELLINGTON, New Zealand — Social media firms have revoked entry to about 4.7 million accounts recognized as belonging to youngsters in Australia because the nation banned use of the platforms by these beneath 16, officers mentioned.“We stared down all people who mentioned it couldn’t be finished, a number of the strongest and wealthy firms on the earth and their supporters,” communications minister Anika Wells instructed reporters on Friday.…

Acro River Park condo advanced in Seoul’s Seocho District / NewsisThe latest increase in high-end model advertising and marketing in Korea’s condo development market has come at a price as an rising variety of landlords refuse to put orders with firms that reject their requests to make use of premium model names akin to “Acro,” “Le El,” “The H” and “Summit” for brand spanking new residential complexes.After a number of disputes over naming rights led some landlords to change contractors, development corporations now face a dilemma over whether or not they need to preserve their luxurious manufacturers unique or enable…

Alteogen CEO Jeon Tae-yeon presents on the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Convention (JPMHC) held in San Francisco, U.S. on Jan. 15 (native time). (Picture courtesy of Alteogen) A further expertise export contract for Alteogen’s subcutaneous injection (SC) formulation conversion platform “ALT-B4” is imminent. “We are able to announce the expertise export deal that’s presently in closing coordination on-site as early as subsequent week,” mentioned Alteogen CEO Jeon Tae-yeon, who met with reporters following his presentation on the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Convention (JPMHC) held in San Francisco, U.S. on Jan. 15 (native time). “The deal could be related in scale to present contracts,” Jeon added. …

A scene from Netflix’s “Culinary Class Wars” Season 2 / Courtesy of Netflix Netflix has confirmed manufacturing of the third season of its hit Korean cooking competitors present “Culinary Class Wars.”In contrast to the primary two seasons through which the format centered on particular person competitors, the brand new season will shift to team-based battles between eating places, the worldwide streaming service introduced in a launch.”Culinary Class Wars” pits celeb “white spoon” cooks — these acknowledged by establishments akin to Michelin — in opposition to lesser-known however expert “black spoon” cooks in a high-stakes culinary showdown.Premiering in 2024, the present’s…

Kakao Mobility CEO Ryu Geung-seon (seventh from left) poses for a commemorative photograph with different individuals on the AI Future Automobile M.AX Alliance settlement ceremony held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul on Jan. 15. (Picture courtesy of Kakao Mobility) Kakao Mobility will be a part of the federal government’s synthetic intelligence (AI) future automobile improvement technique as a key associate. The corporate introduced on Jan. 16 that it joined the AI Future Automobile M.AX Alliance by taking part within the alliance settlement ceremony held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Seoul on Jan. 15. At this occasion, Kakao Mobility…

Korean velocity skaters take part in an open coaching session at Taeneung Worldwide Rink in Seoul, Jan. 8. Yonhap The nationwide velocity skating workforce can be cut up into two teams within the late phases of their preparation for the Winter Olympics, with some skaters taking part in a world occasion previous to the large competitors and others staying residence to coach.In line with sources, Kim Min-sun, a medal hopeful within the ladies’s 500 meters, and Kim Jun-ho, the nationwide file holder within the males’s 500m, will compete within the Worldwide Skating Union Velocity Skating World Cup occasion in Inzell,…

Citibank Korea CEO Yoo Myung-soon speaks throughout Citi AI Days 2026 on the financial institution’s headquaters, Thursday. Courtesy of Citibank KoreaCitibank Korea stated Friday that it has begun the complete deployment of Citi AI, Citi’s newly launched synthetic intelligence platform, throughout the group. As a part of this initiative, the financial institution hosted Citi AI Days on Wednesday and Thursday, as workers shared sensible examples of how Citi AI may be utilized of their day-to-day work.Citi AI is a purpose-built platform designed primarily based on a human-led AI method, which helps and enhances workers’ skilled experience and decision-making. With security…

Individuals stroll via bustling Myeong-dong buying avenue in Jung District, Seoul, Dec. 17, 2025. Yonhap The central financial institution stated Friday it should prolong a monetary help program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and self-employed staff amid a sluggish restoration in susceptible sectors of the economic system.The Financial institution of Korea’s (BOK) low-rate particular mortgage program value 14 trillion gained ($9.51 billion) was set to run out this month, however it will likely be prolonged by six months via the tip of July, in accordance with the financial institution officers.Underneath this system, the central financial institution allocates 75 p.c…

Woman group BLACKPINK / Courtesy of YG LeisureOkay-pop lady group BLACKPINK has earned a gold certification from the Recording Business Affiliation of America (RIAA) for its 2025 digital single “Soar.”The RIAA mentioned on its web site on Thursday (U.S. time) that “Soar” has surpassed 500,000 models, the edge required for gold certification, as of Dec. 11.The affiliation awards gold for 500,000 models, platinum for 1 million, multi-platinum for two million and diamond for 10 million models. Licensed models are counted primarily based on bodily and digital album gross sales, downloads, and audio and video streams.The monitor has additionally been licensed…