Gov't proposes raising blood donation age limit from 69 to 75 to bolster supply

The government is pushing to raise the upper age limit for blood donation, currently capped at 69, to secure a stable supply amid low birthrates, an aging population and recurring seasonal declines in donations.

2026-05-13

Korean adoptees submit new round of investigation requests to Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Korean adoptees who were sent abroad between the 1970s and 1990s filed a new round of investigation requests with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Monday, marking the 21st Adoption Day with calls for the country to confront alleged abuses.

2026-05-11

Budget minister emphasizes need for renewable energy support, signals inclusion in next year's budget

Budget Minister Park Hong-keun on Friday emphasized greater budgetary support for local renewable energy companies to help them strengthen their competitiveness worldwide.

2026-05-08

OECD study ranks Korean 5-year-olds top at reading and numbers, but average with emotions and feelings

Korean 5-year-olds are the best in the world at reading and numbers — but when it comes to understanding other people's feelings and social situations, they rank in the middle of the pack, according to an OECD study.

2026-05-06

Late Korean, French veterans named Korean War heroes of May

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs appointed the late staff sergeant Kim Young-deok and late French Army Lt. Col. Ralph Monclar as the Korean War heroes of May in recognition of their service during the 1950-53 Korean War on Thursday.

2026-04-30

Supreme Court rules in favor of Nexon, orders Dark and Darker developer to pay $3.8 million

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a ruling ordering Ironmace, the developer behind the video game Dark and Darker, to pay 5.7 billion won ($3.8 million) in damages to fellow game developer and publisher Nexon over a trade secret dispute.

2026-04-30

Ulsan housing market heats up as new complexes offering livability in industrial hub

The real estate market in Ulsan is showing signs of recovery, with apartment prices increasing 1.68 percent in the first week of April, second only to Seoul, after posting the highest growth after the Seoul Metropolitan Area last year...

2026-04-29

Filipino woman, Vietnamese man recognized by gov't as human trafficking victims

The Korean government has recognized a Filipino woman and a Vietnamese man as victims of human trafficking. They will receive support, including medical care and legal aid, as the country addresses this violation of human rights.

2026-04-29

Ateez's plans for summer meet and greets no longer a 'Tiny Mystery'

Boy band Ateez will hold fan meet and greets in Korea and Japan this summer, its agency KQ Entertainment said Tuesday.

2026-04-28

SK chief calls for infrastructure investment, integration with Japan amid U.S.-China AI competition

Chey Tae-won, chair of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry and chair of SK Group, called for large-scale infrastructure investments and economic integration with Japan as part of a response amid the U.S.-China competition for dominance in AI.