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Lee orders thorough investigation into ballot shortage

President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday ordered the launch of a thorough joint investigation by prosecutors and police into ballot shortages that disrupted last week's local elections. A dozen locations in Seoul, including the eastern Songpa district, reported ballot shortages during Wednesday's elections, prompting the temporary suspension of voting at affected polling stations. Thousands of protesters continued rallying near a vote-counting facility in eastern Seoul for a third consecutive day, dema

Iran protests US visa denials for World Cup team staff

With the conflict between the United States and Iran still unresolved, a new controversy has emerged ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after several members of Iran's national team staff were reportedly denied entry visas to the United States, prompting a strong protest from Tehran. On Friday, Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye and President Donald Trump's special envoy for Syria, announced in a statement on X that visas had been issued to Iranian players through the US Embassy in Türkiye.

'Anti-Ilbe Storehouse' bill drafted to enforce removal of online hate speech

A liberal lawmaker has drafted an anti-hate speech in online spaces law that would push operators of online platforms to remove posts containing derision or hate speech. The proposed legislation was prompted by public backlash over a series of perceived mockeries of citizens of the Jeolla provinces and the Korean democratic movement. Starbucks Korea came under fire for its "Tank Day" tumbler promotion on the anniversary of the Gwangju Democratic Uprising on May 18. In 1980, the military, under m

Ruling party concedes key battlegrounds after tight race

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea largely prevailed in Wednesday's local elections, but it was not a win without costs, as the party lost some key battlegrounds. In particular, the ruling party's narrow yet crucial loss in the Seoul mayoral election prompted a blame game within the liberal camp, raising questions as to whether the results indeed represent a clear victory for the party. The Democratic Party envisioned wins in tight races involving Seoul mayoral candidate Chong Won-o, Daegu may

Election watchdog says ballot shortage not grounds for revote or postponement

The election watchdog said Thursday a shortage of ballots in parts of Seoul during the June 3 local elections does not constitute grounds for postponing the election or conducting a revote under the election law. The National Election Commission made the remarks after holding an emergency meeting early Thursday, as a shortage of ballots at some polling stations in Seoul, mostly from Songpa Ward, prompted the temporary suspension of voting in the local elections. The main opposition People Power

Ballot chaos prompts legal doubts over NEC’s late-night voting extension

The National Election Commission’s decision to extend voting hours in Seoul after polling stations ran out of ballot papers is expected to face legal scrutiny, legal experts said Wednesday, though they view a revote as unlikely. NEC Secretary-General Huh Cheol-hoon apologized, saying the commission had caused “great confusion and concern” after ballot shortages forced voting to be suspended at some sites during the June 3 local elections. He said the NEC immediately sent additional ballot papers

Project to train AI on skilled workers’ know-how prompts debate over who owns knowledge

Senegal president names government, excluding rival's party

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Monday announced a new government, excluding the party led by his former ally Ousmane Sonko, whom he sacked as prime minister over political disputes. Faye's announcement came in a live television broadcast less than two weeks after he fired Sonko, his former mentor, and dismissed the cabinet following disagreements including over the troubled economy. A popular figure, Sonko was promptly elected speaker of parliament by allies in a vote boycotted by

Lee Young-ji re-dyes hair, apologizes after red hair reveal sparks election controversy

A casual hair-color reveal quickly turned into a political controversy for South Korean rapper Lee Young-ji, prompting her to hastily dye her hair black again and issue a public apology. On Saturday, the 23-year-old posted pictures of her newly dyed red hair on Instagram, captioning them "Isn't my hair color pretty?" She paired the post with the song "Redred" by boy group Cortis and later shared more pictures of herself in a red top. Red is typically the color for the conservative bloc, while bl

Seoul shares close at new high on tech rally amid AI optimism

South Korean stocks extended a rally to a fresh all-time high Monday, driven by strong gains in stocks related to artificial intelligence. The local currency rose against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index added 311.85 points, or 3.68 percent, to close at 8,788.38, after hitting a new intraday high of 8,874.16. The index opened at a record high and extended its gains, prompting the Korea Exchange to activate a buy-side sidecar, which suspended program trading of Kospi

Police investigate online threat targeting Faker’s grandmother

A threatening online post targeting the family of Korean esports star Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok has prompted a police investigation, authorities said Monday. Faker is a professional League of Legends player for T1 and a multiple-time world champion and MVP. He is widely recognized as one of the most prominent figures in esports. According to Seoul's Dobong Police Station, a post was uploaded to an online community around 11 p.m. on Saturday, threatening harm to the player’s grandmother. Minutes lat

Seoul conveys position to Washington on USFK chief's 'dagger' remarks

South Korea has delivered its position to the United States over the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) commander's recent controversial remarks that likened South Korea to a "dagger" in Asia, according to presidential officials Saturday. In a recent podcast interview hosted by the U.S. Army War College, Brunson described South Korea as "the dagger in the heart of Asia," prompting criticism from the Chinese Embassy in Seoul, which said the remarks "crossed the line." National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac,

Chemical leak at university lab leaves 17 hospitalized

Seventeen people were hospitalized Thursday after toxic bromine gas leaked from a university laboratory in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, prompting an emergency evacuation and a local disaster alert. The leak occurred at around 7:13 p.m. on the sixth floor of Chungbuk National University's Advanced Bio Research Center, after a 500-milliliter reagent bottle containing bromine was dropped and broken, according to police and fire authorities. Authorities believe the accident happened while s

BOK holds key rate steady for 8th straight meeting amid Middle East uncertainty

South Korea's central bank kept its benchmark rate unchanged Thursday, as lingering uncertainty in the Middle East prompted a cautious stance amid intensifying risks of inflation and currency weakness. In a widely anticipated decision, the Monetary Policy Board of the Bank of Korea held the key rate steady at 2.5 percent in its rate-setting meeting in Seoul. It is the first monetary policy meeting chaired by BOK Gov. Shin Hyun-song, who took office last month. It marked the eighth consecutive on

[Breaking] Seoul overpass collapse injures 6, disrupts rail services

At least six people were trapped or injured Tuesday after part of an overpass under demolition collapsed in western Seoul, prompting emergency rescue operations and disrupting train services in the area, authorities said. The accident was reported at around 2:32 p.m. at the Seosomun overpass demolition site at 317-1 Migeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, according to fire authorities and Seoul city officials. Authorities said part of the road deck collapsed during demolition work, leaving one demolition veh

[Pinelopi Koujianou Goldberg] US, China must learn to coexist

The recent summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing produced no major breakthroughs on tariffs, Taiwan, or ongoing geopolitical conflicts like the Iran war, prompting many observers to dismiss it as inconsequential. Yet its restrained and cordial tone suggested a new, more pragmatic approach that implicitly acknowledges the two countries’ deep economic interdependence. The American and Chinese presidents were not viewing the bilateral relationship solely through the lens of geopolit

Elderly man found burned to death in Asan yard: police

An elderly man was found burned to death in the front yard of a home in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, on Monday, prompting a police investigation. Police and fire authorities said a passerby called 119 at around 6:16 p.m. after finding a person collapsed in the yard of a residential home in Sinchang-myeon. Paramedics dispatched to the scene found the body of a man in his 80s who had been burned to death and handed the case over to police. The door to the home was locked at the time, and no f

Ruling, Opposition Parties Rally Supporters ahead of June 3 Elections

[Politics] : With nine days left until the June 3 local elections, both the ruling and main opposition parties are rallying support and hoping to prompt “shy supporters” to head to the polls and help them win. President Lee Jae Myung and the ruling Democratic Party have repeatedly slammed a recent marketing ... [more...]

Avoid eye contact with crows, as they may remember you

As large-billed crows enter their fledging season in late May, attacks on people are expected to increase, prompting government warnings and the distribution of response guidelines to local authorities. According to the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment on Monday, the government has been advising people in South Korea to prepare for possible attacks by the birds since last week. Large-billed crows become highly protective of their offspring during the fledging season, when chicks often

"질문이 곧 능력이다"... AI 시대, 살아남기 위한 '프롬프트적 사고'

불과 몇 년 전만 해도 먼 미래의 이야기로만 여겼던 인공지능(AI)이 이제는 우리의 숨통 깊숙이 들어와 있다. 아침에 눈을 떠 뉴스를 확인하는 순간부터 직장에서 기획서를 쓰고, 병원에서 데이터를 분석하며, 저녁에 e-book을 집필하는 과정에 이르기까지 AI는 공기처럼 우리 곁에 존재한다. 이제는 스마트폰이 없던 시절을 상상할 수 없듯, 'AI가 없는 세상'은 상상조차 하기 힘든 시대가 되었다. 이 거대한 기술의 소용돌이 속에서 평범한 서민이자 직장인인 우리는 어떻게 도태되지 않고 살아남을 수 있을까. 그 해답은 바로 '프롬프트적 사고(Prompt Thinking)'에 있다. 너무나 많은 정보, 지식의 소유보다 '질문의 기술'이 중요하다 과거의 교육과 사회는 얼마나 많은 지식을 머릿속에 '소유'하고 있느냐로 유능함을 가르곤 했다. 하지만 AI 시대에 단순한 정보와 지식은 아무런 무기가 되지 못한다. 내가 밤새워 찾던 데이터와 복잡한 코딩, 심지어 유려한 문장까지 AI는 단 몇 초 만에 쏟아내기 때문이다. 정보가 너무 넘쳐나서 오히려 길을 잃는 '정보의 홍수' 속에서, 이제 인간에게 요구되는 진짜 능력은 지식의 양이 아니라 'AI에게 무엇을, 어떻게 요청할 것인가'이다. '프롬프트(Prompt)'란 AI에게 내리는 명령어나 질문을 뜻한다. 즉, '프롬프트적 사고'란 내가 원하는 결과물을 얻기 위해 문제를 정확히 정의하고, 핵심을 꿰뚫는 질문을 던지며, AI가 준 답변의 맥락을 비판적으로 수용하는 능력이다. 이제 세상은 '정답을 잘 맞히는 사람'이 아니라, '좋은 질문을 던질 줄 아는 사람'을 원하고 있다. 전체 내용보기