Authorities vow 'strict punishment' for the creation, spread of AI deepfake videos ahead of elections

With less than four months left before the June 3 local elections, prosecutors and police on Thursday vowed to track down and punish those who create and spread AI deepfake videos and false information about the elections.

2026-02-26

Constitution Day to be reinstated as public holiday starting this year

Korea will reinstate Constitution Day on July 17 as a public holiday, 18 years after it was removed.

2026-01-29

Nam June Paik's 1960s creation 'Robot K-456' walks again in new piece by artist Kwon Byung-jun

In Yongin, “Robot K-456” (1964/1996), created by Korea’s pioneering video artist Nam June Paik (1932-2006), was taking its first steps again for the first time in decades as part of a performance held at the Nam June Paik Art Center on Wednesday.

2026-01-28

Former neighbors Joan Jonas and Nam June Paik 'reunite' at exhibition in Korea

Two decades later, artists Joan Jonas and Nam June Paik have seemingly met once again in Korea — with Jonas exhibiting works at the Nam June Paik Art Center in Yongin, Gyeonggi.

2025-11-21

Korea's current account surplus streak hits record in June at $14B

Korea posted its largest-ever current account surplus in June, amid a 26-month trading surplus streak, reaching $14.27 billion in June, up from $10.14 billion the previous month and $13.1 billion in June last year.

2025-08-07

France shuts schools, Italy limits outdoor work as heat wave grips Europe

Italy banned outdoor work in some regions during the warmest hours, France shut schools and part of the Eiffel Tower and Spain confirmed its hottest June on record as a severe heat wave gripped Europe, triggering widespread health alerts.

2025-07-02

Coupang to ground Rocket Delivery on Election Day so workers can vote

In a rare move for a company known for relentless speed, Coupang will pause its Rocket Delivery service on June 3 — the day of Korea’s presidential election — to allow its delivery workers to vote.

2025-05-29

Early election voting begins with record number of ballots cast in first hour

Early voting for the June 3 presidential election began Thursday around the country, with polling stations seeing the highest-ever voter turnout in the first hour an early election voting period.

2025-05-29

Police to restrict release of guns during election period

The National Police Agency will impose a temporary ban on the release of privately owned firearms from 9 p.m. Wednesday until 5 p.m. on June 4 in a move aimed at bolstering public safety during the upcoming June 3 presidential election.

2025-05-27

DP's Lee still enjoys leads in hypothetical head-to-head races, but gap narrows

Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung maintains over 50 percent support in hypothetical head-to-head races even if the conservative bloc unifies behind a single candidate.