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Vassal no more: Kim Jong-un's body language with Xi, Putin says he's one of the big boys now

A close reading of Kim Jong-un’s body language and rhetoric shows how North Korea’s leader rebounded from the 2019 Hanoi summit collapse to gain new leverage with China and Russia, reshaping South Korea’s security environment.

2026.6.30

Test-takers leave a Test of English for International Communication (Toeic) exam site in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Feb. 5, 2023. [YONHAP]

Civil rights commission recommends sharing English test scores to streamline government hiring processes

The state civil rights commission has recommended that government agencies requiring English test scores for hiring develop measures to share test scores after a single submission.

2026.6.2

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Toss adds support in four more languages as foreign user base grows

Following a surge in foreign users, Toss has expanded its in-app services to support four additional languages, streamlining financial tasks for non-Korean speakers, the local fintech company said Monday.

2025.11.3

A citizen waves the Taegeukgi Korean flag on Hangul Day on Oct. 9, 2024, in front of the King Sejong statue in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul. [NEWS1]

Seoul to mark Hangul Day with quizzes, hands-on programs, citywide fun

To mark Hangul Day on Oct. 9, which falls during the extended Chuseok holiday this year, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will host a range of citizen engagement events on Thursday.

2025.10.8

Samsung to introduce new language incentives to boost employees' global skills

Samsung Electronics has decided to revamp its foreign language evaluation system and introduce new incentives to strengthen employees' global competencies, industry sources said Friday.

2025.10.3

LG's Exaone ecosystem introduced during “AI Talk Concert 2025” at LG Science Park in Magok, Gangseo District, western Seoul, on July 22 [LG]

LG shows off latest Exaone AI: 'It goes beyond text recognition'

LG's Exaone AI model enhances data analysis across industries, interpreting complex visuals for insights across sectors such as finance and health care.

2025.7.22

The National Institute of Korean Language in Gangseo District, western Seoul [YONHAP]

New Korean language textbook for foreign workers in development

A Korean language-learning textbook aimed at foreign workers is currently being developed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the National Institute of Korean Language and the Ministry of Justice.

2025.5.16

Foreigners write essays and poems during the 30th Annual Korean Language Writing Contest for Foreign Nationals at Yonsei University in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, in October. On Monday, the Ministry of Education announced plans to establish a Korean language education support center. [NEWS1]

Education Ministry to expand Korean language education through support center

The Ministry of Education hopes to enhance Korean language learning abroad by opening a Korean language education support center and continuing to offer more TOPIK exams.

2024.11.25

People attending UN Nonsummit, a language exchange meetup, pose for a photo at Cafe With in Nam District, Busan, in May. [LEE SOO-HYUN]

Busan language exchange enables international friendships to brew

Busan language exchange meetups provide a platform for Korean and international students to gather, chat and learn about each other's languages and cultures in a casual atmosphere.

2024.7.2

Students in Paraguay show Korean sentences they've written during Korean classes at school. [MINISTRY OF EDUCATION]

Getting the hangul of it: More countries embrace Korean as a second language

More countries are teaching Korean as a second language, sparking interest in Korean culture and opportunities to study and work in Korea. The popularity of Korean content and higher salaries are also contributing to the language's appeal.

2024.5.2