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U.S. Big Tech raises concerns over Seoul's proposed cloud security rules

Major players worry that new rules favor domestic firms, on the heels of a U.S. House report leveling accusations of “discriminatory attacks” against Coupang Inc.

2026.7.7

A leasing office and an ATM are seen in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on April 1. [YONHAP]

Major banks' household loans fell again in March due to continued regulation

Household loans by major banks fell again in March amid continued strict regulations, industry data showed on Wednesday.

2026.4.1

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A dog is seen at a pet-friendly Starbucks cafe with its owner in this file photo provided by the franchise [STARBUCKS KOREA]

Korea's new pet-friendly restaurant regulations confuse business owners, customers

Just three weeks after Korea introduced a pet-friendly restaurant system allowing dogs and cats into eateries and cafes, both business owners and customers are expressing confusion over the new regulations.

2026.3.20

A passenger opens a car door with a concealed car door handle in Beijing on Feb. 3. [EPA/YONHAP]

China's ban on flush handles opens door to cost, design shocks for carmakers

China is set to ban flush door handles on all vehicles sold in the country, presenting automakers with a design conundrum that is likely to entail significant costs.

2026.2.10

A notice on taking portable batteries on flights is seen at Gimhae International Airport on Sept. 1, 2025. [YONHAP]

Korean Air, Asiana and other Hanjin Group airlines ban in-flight use of portable batteries

Starting Monday, passengers will be prohibited from using portable batteries during flights on five Hanjin Group airlines — Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul.

2026.1.23

A police officer is seen conducting a drunk driving test in front of an elementary school in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on March 5. [NEWS1]

Police to roll out harsher drunk driving penalties as part of traffic law revisions

Penalties for driving under the influence will be strengthened next year, and repeat offenders will be required to install ignition breathalyzers in their vehicles as part of the National Police Agency's traffic law revisions for 2026.

2025.12.29

Students are seen on Hankuk University of Foreign Studies' campus in Dongdaemun District, central Seoul, on Nov. 23. [NEWS1]

Gov't eases tuition regulations, but universities say it's still not enough

Private universities on Sunday welcomed the government’s decision to ease tuition regulations, but said the move alone is not enough to resolve the severe financial distress many schools are facing after years of tuition freezes.

2025.12.15

Waste landfill work is underway on June 25, 2024. [YONHAP]

Gov't to introduce stabilization measures ahead of direct landfilling ban

The Korean government has introduced stabilization measures to prevent a “waste crisis” ahead of a ban on direct landfilling of municipal solid waste in the Seoul metropolitan area, scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 next year.

2025.12.4

High school students are seen during the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), also known as Suneung, at a school in Suwon, Gyeonggi on Nov. 13. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

AI academic dishonesty uncovered in Seoul high school

A case of academic dishonesty involving AI has emerged at a high school in Seoul, highlighting growing concerns over fairness amid the rapid spread of AI usage in primary and secondary education.

2025.11.28

Government officials attend a joint-ministry press briefing on new real estate regulations at the government complex in Jongno District, central Seoul on Oct. 15. From left, National Tax Service Commissioner Lim Kwang-hyun, Director of the Office for Government Policy Coordination Yoon Chang-yul, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yun-duk and Financial Services Commission (FSC) Chairman Lee Eog-weon. [NEWS1]

Gov't announces real estate clampdown, regulates all of Seoul

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced a sweeping real estate clampdown, expanding regulation zones across all districts of Seoul and 12 areas in Gyeonggi while also designating them as land transaction permit zones.

2025.10.15