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Korea, Finland sign AI-backed statistics cooperation pact to deepen data policy ties

The two countries agreed to expand exchanges in statistical expertise, governance and AI-driven production systems through meetings and academic seminars.

2026.6.11

Prof. Barbara Wasson of the University of Bergen, left, and Prof. Kim Normann Andersen of Copenhagen Business School discuss the Nordic vision for human-centric AI during a joint interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily at Switch22 in Yeouido, western Seoul, on April 23. [SEO JI-EUN]

AI-driven classroom of the future must prioritize human element, Nordic experts say

The classroom of the future is at risk of spinning into a "wheel of death" where AI-generated assignments are answered by AI and graded by AI, leaving the human element entirely behind, warned two of the Nordic region’s leading AI experts.

2026.4.23

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Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo, right, shakes hands with his Finnish counterpart, Ville Tavio, during their meeting in Seoul on April 10 in this photo provided by Yeo's office. [YONHAP]

Korea, Finland seek ways to boost cooperation in supply chains, advanced industries

Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo met with his Finnish counterpart on Friday to discuss bilateral cooperation in supply chains and advanced industries amid heightened global uncertainties, his office said.

2026.4.10

A K-9 self-propelled howitzer is displayed in front of the Hanwha Aerospace factory in Changwon, South Gyeongsang, on March 16, 2023. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Korea to export additional 112 K9 howitzers to Finland in $634M deal

Korea will export an additional 112 units of its K9 self-propelled howitzers to Finland in an arms deal valued at some 940 billion won ($634 million) in what would be another boost for Seoul's push to increase weapons exports.

2026.4.9

First Vice Science Minister Koo Hyuk-chae speaks during a meeting held in Seoul on March 4. [YONHAP]

Korea eyes closer ties with Finland in quantum, 6G sectors

Korea will seek to expand cooperation with Finland in science through a strategic partnership focusing on quantum and sixth-generation network technologies, Seoul's vice science minister said Friday.

2026.3.13

Miss Finland Sarah Dzafce said in the viral photo that she was 'eating with a Chinese' when posing with slanted eyes [EPA/YONHAP, SCREEN CAPTURE].

Finnish leader apologizes to Korea, China and Japan following outrage at Miss Finland's slanted eye post

Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo issued an official apology to Korea, China and Japan following controversy over a Miss Finland winner’s derogatory gesture toward Asians

2025.12.18

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, left, speaks with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, right, on the sidelines of the Seoul Defense Dialogue on Sept. 8. [MINISTRY OF DEFENSE]

Korea holds defense talks with Philippines, Turkey, Finland

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with his Philippine counterpart Monday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in the defense and arms industry.

2025.9.8

3 injured in Finnish school attack, student suspect detained

Three people were injured in an attack at a school in southern Finland on Tuesday and a student suspected of carrying out the attack has been apprehended, police said.

2025.5.20

People walk along a street in Helsinki, Finland, on March 15. [AP/YONHAP]

Finland is again ranked the happiest country in the world. The U.S. falls to its lowest-ever position.

Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 published Thursday.

2025.3.21

Minister of Defense of Finland Antti Hakkanen speaks during the 2024 Korea-Finland Innovation Forum themed “Emerging Dual-Use Technologies” held at the Samsung Convention Center inside the Seoul National University campus in Gwanak District, southern Seoul, on Monday. [EMBASSY OF FINLAND]

Korea, Finland discuss defense, technology cooperation at forum in Seoul

Discussions to strengthen defense and technology cooperation between Korea and Finland were held on Monday during the 2024 Korea-Finland Innovation Forum, which was themed “Emerging Dual-Use Technologies.”

2024.9.11