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Dollar-Won Exchange Rate Could Top 1,450 with Trump’s Tariffs Causing Market Jitters

Woori Bank predicts the dollar-won rate may exceed 1,450 won due to tariff pressures and market reactions to trade disputes.

National Pension Debate: Will South Korea Finally Reach a Consensus?

South Korea's ruling party, opposition, and government will meet Thursday to discuss key issues in National Pension reform.

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.

South Korea’s Elderly Poverty Rate Continues to Climb, Exceeding OECD Averages

Elderly poverty in South Korea has risen to 38.2%, with women facing higher rates than men, highlighting severe income inequality.

South Korea’s Female Soldiers Face Major Decline in Birth Rates: What Needs to Change?

South Korea's military faces a declining fertility rate among female personnel, prompting calls for enhanced childcare support.

Global Cancer Cases to Soar 76% by 2050, Study Warns

Cancer cases and deaths will rise sharply by 2050, with disparities widening based on HDI, gender, and region.

Skin Cancer Surges in South Korea: A 700% Rise Over 20 Years

Skin cancer, once relatively rare among South Koreans, has surged sevenfold over the past two decades. Here's what you need to know!

Inflation Woes: Powell Indicates Long-Term High Interest Rates

On the 16th (local time), the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell warned that the current high interest rates...

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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.