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South Korea’s Long Work Hours Are an Obstacle to Global Competitiveness, Says Lee Jae Myung

Lee Jae Myung urges society to support child-rearing amid low birth rates and proposes a shift to a 4-day workweek for better productivity.

North Korean Immigration to Russia Hits 13,000 in 2024, Driven by Education and Business

North Korean visits to Russia surged to 13,221 in 2024, raising concerns about disguised labor under educational visas.

Lee Jae Myung’s Leadership Tested in Policy Debate on Semiconductor Special Act

Lee Jae Myung led a debate on the Semiconductor Special Act, discussing working hours exemptions and aiming for bill passage by February.

North Korea Announces 2025 Supreme People’s Assembly Session to Focus on Major Reforms

North Korea announced the 12th session of the 14th Supreme People’s Assembly will be held in Pyongyang on January 22.

War Songs and Poems: How North Korea Gets Ready for Armistice Day

With North Korea's national holiday approaching on the 27th, they are intensifying its ideological education efforts among its citizens.

Heavy Rains Hit North Korea: Emergency Alerts and Flood Warnings Issued

North Korea emphasized the need for damage control measures as more rain than expected fell in the southern region yesterday.

Brutal Truth of North Korean Labor Camps – 17-Hour Workdays and Minimal Sleep

This is the testimony of a North Korean defector who was once a laborer dispatched overseas by North Korea.

North Korea Blames Officials for Natural Disaster Damages

North Korea has urged its workers in related sectors to thoroughly prepare for potential natural disasters.

Russia’s True Intentions For North Korean Labor

Despite North Korea and Russia promising economic cooperation through a recent summit, experts predict that it will be difficult to quickly achieve results due...

North Korean Defector: ‘North Korea Punishes Political Prisoners with Forced Labor at Nuclear Base’

Testimonies have emerged from North Korean defectors claiming that North Korea is sending political prisoners to nuclear facilities where the risk of radiation exposure...

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700M Images in a Week: OpenAI Stunned by ChatGPT’s Viral Surge

Min Seok Kim - April 4, 2025

OpenAI's ChatGPT image feature saw 700M images generated in its first week, with India leading user growth and daily active users doubling in South Korea.