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- No. of expat-rich regions nationwide jumps threefold: survey
- Foreign exchange students wearing the traditional clothes of their home countries on Nov. 7, 2024, wave their national flags and smile on Ajou International Day, an event at Ajou University in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do Province. (Yonhap News) By Lee Jihae The number of areas with high concentrations of exp..
- 2025.07.28
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- New tech can swiftly, accurately detect foodborne bacteria
- M-FLASH is a paper-based lateral float analysis stem that allows on-site diagnosis without the need for genetic modification. (Korea Health Industry Development Institute) By Koh Hyunjeong A newly developed technology for genetic diagnosis allows swift and accurate detection of foodborne bacteria. T..
- 2025.07.28
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- Supply of green hydrogen produced from hydropower launched
- The Ministry of Environment and the Korea Water Resources Corp. on July 22 announced the launch of the supply of green hydrogen produced from hydroelectric energy to charging stations nationwide. Shown is the green hydrogen facility at Seongnam Water Purification Plant in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do Provi..
- 2025.07.28
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- No. of newborns in Jan.-May period breaks record-high 100K
- Statistics Korea in its May report on population trends released on July 23 said the number of newborns in the first five months of the year surpassed a record-high 100,000. Shown is the neonatal care unit of a hospital in Incheon's Michuhol-gu District. (Yonhap News) By Lee Dasom The number of newb..
- 2025.07.25
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- Korean passport in Q2 ranked 2nd worldwide in visa-free entry
- This is the next-generation electronic passport issued in December 2021. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) By Kang Gahui The country in the second quarter ranked second worldwide in passport power, up one notch from the first. Henley & Partners, an investment migration consulting company based in London..
- 2025.07.25
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- Programs eye stable adapation of foreign workers in provinces
- Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province, offers programs to help foreign seasonal workers settle in the region like this one for attending a home game of the pro soccer team Gangwon FC. (Gangneung City Hall) By Kang Gahui With the number of foreign seasonal workers hitting a record high, local governments ar..
- 2025.07.25
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- Hangang River Festival-Summer to offer seasonal fun from June 26
- The Hangang River Festival-Summer from July 26 to Aug. 24 is slated by the river to invigorate Seoulites weary from the scorching heat. Shown is a scene from the event "Hangang Music Splash" at last year's festival in which visitors watched musical performances while on inflatable floats. (Seoul Met..
- 2025.07.23
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- Expats with certain visas, health insurance can get stimulus
- People at a community center in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do Province, on July 21 line up to apply for the consumption voucher on the opening day of the government stimulus program. (Yonhap News) By Koh Hyunjeong Select expats are eligible to receive the stimulus voucher under a government program to boost do..
- 2025.07.23
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- K-Content Expo to be held in S. Arabia, China, Turkiye, Poland
- Official poster for 2025 K-Content Expo in Saudi Arabia (Korea Creative Content Agency) By Yoo Yeon Gyeong The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) on July 21 announced their hosting of the K-Content Expo in Saudi Arabia, China, Turkiye (Turkey) and P..
- 2025.07.23
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- E-motorbike shipment to Cambodia to boost green cooperation
- A Korean company will send electronic motorbikes to Cambodia to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions there. (Yonhap News) By Lee Jihae The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is assisting Cambodia's efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The ministry on July 22 said the Cambodian government on July ..
- 2025.07.23