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South Korea advances sovereign AI and specialized AI agents

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Latest: South Korea to support 2,559 AI startups with tax relief

In late August 2026, South Korea intensified its focus on sovereign AI and the deployment of specialized AI agents across public, financial, and educational sectors. Under the ‘AI for All Project,’ the government is adva

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Korea semiconductor boom drives record exports and FDI

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Latest: South Korean semiconductor stocks diverge as equipment sector rises and foreign selling hits giants

South Korea’s export-driven economy continues to expand, fueled by a sustained semiconductor boom and AI investment. In September 2026, exports reached a record monthly high of $120.94 billion, an 83.5% year-on-year incr

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World Youth Day Seoul 2027 preparations

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Latest: Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and reconciliation in Korea

The organizing committee for World Youth Day (WYD) in Seoul has entered the implementation stage for the event scheduled for 3–8 August 2027. Led by Archbishop Peter Soon-taick Chung, the gathering will be the first WYD

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South Korean local government administrative initiatives

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Latest: South Korean counties advance regional development and administrative plans

South Korean local governments have focused on administrative innovation and long-term development planning. In early September 2026, municipalities such as Boeun County and Uijeongbu City recognized officials for proact

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South Korea roadmap for 350 public institution relocation

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Latest: South Korean regions compete for second phase of public institution relocation

The South Korean government is proceeding with a major plan to relocate approximately 350 public institutions and several central agencies from the Seoul metropolitan area to Sejong City to promote balanced national deve

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South Korean semiconductor power infrastructure disputes

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Latest: Samsung and SK hynix reject KEPCO's 25 trillion won electricity prepayment proposal

South Korean residents have begun protesting the construction of high-voltage (345kV) transmission lines planned by the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). These projects are intended to supply power to the Yongin

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