Jo Yong-won, a top aide to Kim Jong-un and Organizational Secretary of the Workers’ Party, has not been seen publicly for nearly two months, raising speculation that he is under disciplinary action for failing to prevent misconduct tied to North Korea’s 20×10 Regional Development Policy.
The ideal retirement savings target for a comfortable post-work life has dropped to $1.26 million, according to a new survey by Northwestern Mutual released...
As generative AI tools rapidly transform creative industries, concerns over copyright violations are mounting amid slow legal responses in Korea and abroad. While countries like the EU have begun implementing protections for creators, experts warn that Korea’s current framework lacks key safeguards, leaving artists vulnerable.
The British government is warning companies to verify job applicants in person or via video amid growing threats from North Korean IT workers posing as remote freelancers to infiltrate UK firms. A Google report highlights the UK as a primary target in North Korea’s expanding cyber operations across Europe.
The sudden and unexplained revocation of visas for international scholars, including a South Korean professor at the University of Houston, highlights a troubling lack of transparency in U.S. immigration policy. Without clear explanations, such cancellations are eroding trust and creating fear across academic communities.
Amid growing controversy over the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies, a group of prominent Asian American and Pacific...
A 16-year-old Korean American student from San Diego will transfer to UC Berkeley this fall as a junior, drawing attention for completing high school...
The global K-pop audition project Click the Star has launched new seasons in Korea, Indonesia, and South America, aiming to form localized girl groups under the Blingone brand. The initiative includes online auditions, regional finals, and global concerts, with plans to expand K-pop education through overseas branches.
North Korea and Russia will launch a new passenger train service between Vladivostok and Rason in May, aiming to boost tourism and strengthen bilateral ties. Additionally, the two countries are advancing plans to construct a road bridge over the Tumen River, further enhancing cross-border connectivity.
The LA Police Commission’s decision not to discipline Officer Andres Lopez for the fatal shooting of Yong Yang has sparked outrage in the Korean American community, highlighting longstanding concerns over police accountability and the repeated failure to protect vulnerable individuals during mental health crises.
