KOREA FOREIGN MINISTRY

Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Hidden Lures: How Spy Tactics Use Charm to Steal Secrets

Foreign powers often use subtle tricks to gain U. S. information, and one of the oldest methods is the “honeypot. ” In this approach an attractive person—sometimes a woman, sometimes a man—creates a friendly or romantic connection with a target who has access to sensitive data. The goal is not love

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Global Minds Meet at IMF and World Bank Spring Gatherings

Foreign Policy hosts a series of meetings that bring together experts from around the world. These events focus on the latest crises, trends, and political shifts that shape our planet. The goal is to give people a clear view of what’s happening and why it matters. The meetings are held during the

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Feb 10 2026FINANCE

Asian Tech Stocks Take a Hit as Global AI Fears Spread

Foreign investors pulled nearly $10 billion out of Asian shares in the first week of February, a sharp jump from the $4 billion withdrawn in January. The sell‑off focused on South Korea and Taiwan, where fears of high AI‑related spending have shaken confidence in fast‑growing tech names. In that wee

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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

Hong Kong Tightens Grip on Foreign Media Ahead of Elections

Foreign journalists in Hong Kong got a stern warning from the local security office. They were called in to discuss recent news stories. The focus was on a big fire and upcoming elections. The officials said some reports were not accurate. They claimed these stories spread false information. They al

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Nov 20 2025CRYPTO

Korea's Move to Bring Its Currency On-Chain

Korea is making a bold move to bring its currency, the won, into the world of cryptocurrency. This isn't just about creating a new digital currency. It's about making it easier for Korean businesses to operate globally. Right now, most crypto transactions happen in dollars. This can be a hassle for

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Nov 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

How Korean Stories Are Winning the World

Korean content is making waves worldwide, and a recent forum in Taiwan put the spotlight on how these stories travel from creation to global screens. The event, Stories in Motion, brought together industry leaders to discuss the journey of Asian stories in today's market. Sean Saeyoon Shim, CEO of

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Aug 22 2025HEALTH

What Do Koreans Really Think About TB Treatment?

Korea has been dealing with tuberculosis (TB) for a long time. To understand how people feel about TB treatment, researchers looked at online questions asked from 2002 to 2024. They used a special kind of computer program called a large language model (LLM) to sort through all the data. People ofte

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Aug 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Korean Culture Takes Over LA: A Night of Stars and Surprises

Korean culture has been making waves in the West, and a recent event in Los Angeles showed just how big it has become. The Academy Museum teamed up with CJ Entertainment to celebrate K-Culture Night, marking 30 years of CJ and the 13th KCON festival. This wasn't just any event; it was a star-studded

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May 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Big Screen Showdown: Korea's Top Films

Korea's movie theaters have been buzzing with excitement, thanks to a mix of international blockbusters and local favorites. Tom Cruise's latest adventure, featuring Ethan Hunt, has been a major draw, pulling in a significant crowd for the second week in a row. This action-packed film has raked in a

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May 16 2025FINANCE

The Global Game of Investment: Manufacturing and Power

Foreign investments often involve building new factories or power plants in other countries. This is known as greenfield investment. It brings fresh money and jobs to the host country. A recent study looked into how these investments spread across the globe in two big areas: making stuff (manufactur

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