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Twenty Korean sports technology companies are about to reach 169 million households worldwide through a new TV series showcasing everything from AI motion analysis to smart fitness gear. "K-Sports Beyond" premieres October 15 on Arirang TV, broadcasting to 140 countries.
Christians from 38 countries walked a divided Korean border together, turning footsteps into a symbol of hope for reconciliation worldwide. The historic gathering marked 40 years since North and South Korean Christians first dared to imagine unity beyond politics.
Jinho Park shattered a world record while winning gold at the World Shooting Para Sport Championships in Korea, competing through a shoulder injury just months after his Paralympic victory. Spanish teenager Isabel Maria Lopez Elvira stunned everyone by winning her first international title just five months after getting her license.
Paralympic champion Jo Jeongdu thrilled his home crowd by shattering the world record and claiming Korea's first individual gold at the World Championships in Changwon. The historic day also saw Iran's women shooters earn their nation's first ever gold at the event.
A simple Korean saying that honors the courage it takes to keep going during tough times is resonating deeply with people worldwide. Actor Hana Kim's viral video about "soo-goh-het-suh" has millions discovering a more meaningful way to support loved ones.
A Korean startup program has transformed 275 young companies since 2020, creating 93 jobs and generating $5 million in sales. The academy offers up to $75,000 in funding plus mentorship, investment connections, and global expansion support.
Scientists in South Korea taught AI to admit when it doesn't know something, mimicking how human brains develop before birth. The breakthrough could make chatbots safer for medicine and self-driving cars.
Researchers from UT Austin helped identify a new dinosaur species in Korea for the first time in 15 years. The possibly fuzzy baby dinosaur, small enough to fit on a desk, lived 100 million years ago.
South Korea is funding a groundbreaking healthcare partnership to reduce maternal and newborn deaths across three regions of Ghana. The four-year initiative will train frontline health workers and provide life-saving equipment to underserved communities.
Hong Seok-cheon wanted to announce his daughter's upcoming marriage at his milestone birthday party. She had a surprise of her own planned instead.
Scientists in Korea discovered a new dinosaur species and named it after Dooly, the country's most famous cartoon dinosaur. Advanced X-ray technology revealed a complete baby fossil hidden inside solid rock.
Korean and Singaporean startups are now flowing in both directions, turning a one-way expansion route into a true partnership. Government programs and investment funds are making both countries launchpads for each other's innovators.