SKKU’s smart system stops subway door mishaps

Sungkyunkwan University researchers develop system to prevent subway door accidents through collaboration Seoul’s Subways: A Step Towards Safer Journeys The rhythmic hiss of the subway doors opening and closing is a soundtrack to daily life in Seoul, a city that …

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Power Grab: Emperor Ambitions Rise

Everyone wants to be emperor The Imperial Aspirations of Modern Seoul Stepping out of my apartment in Seongsu-dong, I noticed a rather peculiar sight that has become increasingly common: a sleek, black sedan, its driver impeccably dressed, waiting patiently for …

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Smartwatch: Your Key to Building a Running Habit

[Reporter’s notebook] Why you need smartwatch to build running habit [Reporter’s notebook] Why you need smartwatch to build running habit The dawn chorus in Seoul isn’t just birdsong; it’s the rhythmic patter of running shoes on pavement, a sound I’ve …

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Korea Fuels Peru’s Minerals, Defense, Green Energy Growth

Korea powers Peru’s push into minerals, defense, green energy: Peruvian ambassador Korea Powers Peru’s Push into Minerals, Defense, Green Energy: Peruvian Ambassador The scent of roasting coffee, a staple I’ve come to associate with my mornings here in Seoul, mingled …

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Houthis strike Saudi oil sites; US avoids Iran strike

Houthis fire on Saudi oil sites; no US strike on Iran for first time in two weeks A Different Kind of Storm Brewing: From Seoul, Observing Global Echoes The news of the Houthis firing on Saudi oil sites, coupled with …

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AI era: Korea’s new dawn

Lee says emergence of AI era offers Korea new opportunity AI Era Presents Korea with Unprecedented Opportunities, Says Lee The city hums with a familiar, electric energy, a constant thrum that seems to emanate from the very pavement beneath my …

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K-Creatures: From ‘East Palace’ to ‘Hope’, Success Factors

From ‘The East Palace’ to ‘Hope’: What makes K-creatures stand out From ‘The East Palace’ to ‘Hope’: What makes K-creatures stand out The neon glow of Seoul at night, always a spectacle, seems to hum with a different kind of …

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Korean principal shines at top US ballet

Top US ballet company’s new Korean principal reflects on recent promotion The faint scent of freshly brewed coffee, a familiar comfort on a crisp Seoul morning, seemed to amplify the buzz surrounding the Top US ballet company’s new Korean principal …

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