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- 1Seoul education chief pushes international learning in classroomsโSeoul education chief pushes to make international learning part of everyday classrooms
Seoul's education chief is promoting a plan to integrate international learning into everyday classrooms across the city's schools. The initiative would move global education beyond special programs and make it a routine part of the standard curriculum. Details on funding, timelines and specific measures have not yet been announced, and reactions from teachers and parents are still emerging.
- 2Semiconductors behind nearly 40% of South Korean tech leaksโNearly 4 in 10 S. Korean industrial technology leaks involve semiconductors: data
New data from South Korea shows that nearly four out of ten reported leaks of industrial technology involve semiconductor-related know-how. The figures underline growing concern in Seoul over the theft of critical chip technology, a sector central to the country's economy and to intensifying global competition over semiconductor supply chains.
- 3Philippine space agency trains staff in South Korea on rocketryโผPhilSA Advances Filipino Rocket Expertise Through Hands On Training In South Korea
The Philippine Space Agency is building local rocket expertise by sending its personnel to South Korea for hands-on training. The program forms part of the country's efforts to develop homegrown space capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign specialists. It reflects closer space cooperation between Manila and Seoul as the Philippines expands its national space program.
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Optimism around semiconductors and cosmetics is improving business sentiment, yet roughly six in ten companies are still expected to fall short of profit estimates, according to a report carried by Seoul Economic Daily. The contrast suggests improving outlooks in key export sectors are masking broader earnings weakness across listed firms, keeping analysts cautious despite the more upbeat tone.
- 5Seoul apartment listings jump 20% as Gangnam prices fall sharplyโSeoul Apartment Listings Surge 20% in 7 Weeks; Gangnam Home Prices Post Steepest Drop in 193 Weeks
Seoul apartment listings have surged 20% in just seven weeks, while Gangnam home prices have posted their steepest drop in 193 weeks. The simultaneous rise in supply and fall in prices points to weakening demand in South Korea's most expensive housing market. Analysts and residents are watching closely to see whether the trend spreads to other districts or marks a broader market correction.
- 6[Breaking] Military: "North Korean troops crossed the Military Demarcation Line on the day of the...โ
South Korea's military says North Korean troops crossed the Military Demarcation Line, the de facto border between the two Koreas. The announcement, breaking on South Korean news channels, has drawn wide attention as any incursion across the heavily fortified border carries the risk of escalation between Pyongyang and Seoul. Further details about how far the troops advanced and whether shots were fired remain unclear.