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Jeong, Kang named new directors of Korea research institutes
The National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST) announced on September 28 that it had appointed Jeong Woo-sik, a professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Sejong University, as the new director…
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NHRC commissioners clash over personnel plan amid 23 vacancies
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) held a plenary meeting to discuss the ‘NHRC Personnel Normalization Plan.’ This followed difficulties in performing normal duties due to 23 vacancies among the NHRC’s 273 authorized positions,…
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Smilegate founder appeals record 2.5 trillion divorce ruling
Kwon Hyuk-bin, founder of Smilegate, has appealed the first-instance ruling related to divorce and property division. Earlier, on September 9, the Seoul Family Court ruled that the founder should pay his spouse, Ms. Lee,…
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Public officials’ AI programs: Who’s accountable for accidents?
The era of public officials using artificial intelligence (AI) to directly develop administrative programs has arrived. A senior official at the Sejong City Disaster Safety Situation Room created a disaster response platform using generative…
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Ulsan mayor Kim’s assets surge 3.1 billion won in half-year
The assets of Ulsan Mayor Kim Sang-wook increased from 1.9 billion Korean won at the end of last year to 5 billion Korean won immediately after the June 3 local elections, a rise of…
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Iran rejects reports of new US negotiationsPublished on: September 28, 2026 2:56 PM
Pakistan, Sept. 28 — Iranian state media reported Monday that Tehran’s delegation in New York has no plans for negotiations with the United States. The statement came after US President Donald Trump said he…
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South Korea men’s 400m relay secures bronze with national record 38.43
The South Korean men’s 400m relay team, who faced a disqualification scare during the semifinals, ultimately secured a spot on the podium. Comprising Seo Min-jun (Seocheon County Office) – Nwamadi Joeljin (Yecheon County Office)…
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What is happening with Spain’s housing crisis? Key points after protests over Maricarmen
Images of María del Carmen Abascal, known as Maricarmen, being evicted from her home in Madrid have become the latest symbol of Spain’s housing access crisis. The 87-year-old had been renting the property for…
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Spain’s housing crisis: Key issues behind protests over Maricarmen
Images of María del Carmen Abascal, known as Maricarmen, being evicted from her home in Madrid have become the latest symbol of the crisis over access to housing in Spain. The 87-year-old had been…


