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4 in 10 experts expect S. Korea to be nuclear-armed within a decade

A global survey of experts revealed a significant increase in expectations that South Korea will develop nuclear weapons within the next decade. The Atlantic Council’s survey of 357 strategists from 60 countries found that 40.2 percent believed South Korea was likely to acquire nuclear weapons. This places it just behind Iran (72.8 percent) and Saudi Arabia (41.6 percent) in terms of nuclear weapon acquisition potential. The figure marks a sharp rise from last year’s 25.4 percent. The growing ex
March 12, 2025 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] Elon Musk tops superbillionaires list

According to recent data from Altrata, the global billionaire population has shifted with the rise of “superbillionaires” — individuals whose net worth exceeds $50 billion. The top of the list is dominated by tech moguls, with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos holding the first two spots. Other sectors, such as fashion, manufacturing and telecommunications, are also represented in the group of 24. These exceptional wealthholders now make up a significant portion of global billionaire wealth. In early Feb
March 11, 2025 - 08:00:03
Industry
[Graphic News] S. Korea’s auto parts exports to US hit record high in 2024

South Korea’s exports of auto parts to the United States hit a record high last year, data showed, as experts weigh the potential impact of incoming auto tariffs from the United States. Exports of automotive parts to the US totaled $8.22 billion in 2024, up from $8.08 billion the previous year, according to data compiled by the Korea Auto Industries Cooperative Association. The figure has been on a steady increase from $6.91 billion in 2021 and $8.03 billion in 2022. In 2024, shipments to the US
March 10, 2025 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] Apple tops most admired firms list for 18th year

Apple has maintained its position as the most admired company in the world for the 18th year running, according to Fortune’s annual ranking. Based on a survey of over 3,000 executives, directors and analysts, the list highlights the world’s most respected firms. Microsoft and Amazon keep hold of their second and third positions, respectively, for a sixth consecutive year. Nvidia, at fourth place, continues to rise thanks to its role in advancing artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Alphabet, Goog
March 6, 2025 - 08:00:00
Politics
[Graphic News] Nearly 60% support Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment: poll

Nearly 6 out of 10 South Koreans support impeaching suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol over his Dec. 3 botched martial law declaration, a survey showed, as the Constitutional Court began deliberations to decide whether to uphold his impeachment or reinstate him. According to the survey conducted by Gallup of 1,000 adults aged over 18 Feb. 25-27, 59 percent said they supported Yoon’s impeachment, down 1 percentage point from a week earlier. Thirty-five percent said they were against Yoon’s impeach
March 5, 2025 - 08:00:04
WorldNews
[Graphic News] World produces 52m tons of plastic pollution annually: study

A recent study reveals that the world generates 52 million metric tons of plastic pollution each year, with a significant portion coming from countries in the Global South. This staggering amount could fill New York City’s Central Park to the height of the Empire State Building. The study, led by the University of Leeds, examined waste production across more than 50,000 cities and towns globally. More than two-thirds of this pollution comes from countries with poor waste collection servi
Sept. 25, 2024 - 08:00:57
Social affairs
[Graphic News] Number of foreign nationals entering Korea to study exceeds 200,000

The time high in the first half of this year, exceeding 200,000. According to the Korea Tourism Organization, 204,000 people visited for such purposes — a 50.6 percent increase from the same period last year. This growth is largely attributed to global interest in Korean culture, with visitors from China leading the way at 112,724 (55.2 percent). Other top countries include Vietnam, Japan, Mongolia and Uzbekistan. Experts credit the surge to the worldwide popularity of Korean music, film
Sept. 5, 2024 - 08:00:57
Social affairs
[Graphic News] Instagram overtakes Naver as 3rd most popular mobile app in S. Korea

Photo-sharing app Instagram overtook Naver, the nation’s leading internet portal, as the third most popular mobile app in South Korea in terms of usage time last month, industry data showed. South Koreans spent a combined 20.9 billion minutes on Instagram in April, according to data from mobile market research firm Wiseapp Retail Goods. It marked the first time Instagram outstripped Naver to become the third most used smartphone app here since Wiseapp began compiling such data in March 2016. Peo
May 31, 2024 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] Over 4,000 species affected by global wildlife crime

Illegal trafficking of plant and animal wildlife remains stubbornly prevalent, according to a UN report, and it is critical governments focus on more than just “iconic” species like elephants, where progress has been made. While seizures reported in 2020 and 2021 were around half that of previous reports, that could be attributed to pandemic-linked disruptions rather than a decline in actual trafficking, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime World Wildlife Crime Report said. Wildlife crim
May 30, 2024 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] Cristiano Ronaldo named world’s highest-paid athlete

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the highest-paid athlete over the past year, according to the Forbes article, “The World’s 10 Highest-Paid Athletes 2024.” The Portuguese soccer superstar earned $260 million between May 1, 2023 and May 1, 2024. Spanish golfer Jon Rahm, who made headlines with his move from the PGA Tour to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf in December 2023, ranked second with $218 million in earnings. In third place was Argentina’s Lionel Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, with $13
May 29, 2024 - 08:00:00
Social affairs
[Graphic News] Decline in adoption continues: Just 229 children find new homes last year

Last year, a total of 229 children found new homes through both domestic and international adoption, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare. This figure marks a decline for the fourth consecutive year, with 150 children adopted domestically and 79 adopted internationally. The cumulative number of adopted children now stands at 249,959. In domestic adoption, 89 girls and 61 boys were adopted, though the proportion of girls saw a slight decrease of 4.9 percent compared to the previous yea
May 28, 2024 - 08:00:00
WorldNews
[Graphic News] Before Raisi, other leaders killed in aviation disasters

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, whose death in a helicopter crash was announced Monday, is the latest major political leader to die in an aviation accident. Here are some of the most well-known incidents.
May 24, 2024 - 08:00:00
Social affairs
[Graphic News] Medical tourists visiting Korea reach record high

According to the South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare, the number of foreign national patients visiting Korea reached a record high of 606,000 last year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The report indicates that more than half of these foreign patients sought services at dermatology and plastic surgery clinics. The number of foreign patients visiting Korea last year increased by 2.4 times compared to the previous year, reaching 606,000. This is 1.2 times higher than the 497,000 patients i
May 22, 2024 - 17:13:13
Social affairs
[Graphic News] Surge in sales of ultra-high-priced imported cars

Sales of ultra-high-priced imported cars over 150 million won ($110,750) have steadily increased this year, in contrast to imported cars priced between 50 million won and 70 million won, whose sales decreased in April compared to the previous month. According to the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association, the number of newly registered imported cars priced over 150 million won increased from 1,171 units in January to 1,497 units in February, to 1,918 units in March, and to 2,292 u
May 21, 2024 - 08:00:00
Social affairs
[Graphic News] Increase of multiple jobholders in Korea

Data from Statistics Korea has shown that the number of multiple jobholders, who engage in one or more side jobs, is rapidly increasing, particularly among the younger generations and those in their 40s. For the first quarter of this year, the number of employed individuals who have engaged in side jobs increased by 22.4 percent (101,000) compared to the same quarter last year, reaching a total of 552,000 people. Although multiple jobholders in the workforce are not yet prominent, the growth tre
May 20, 2024 - 08:00:00