N. Korea extends retirement age for office workers by 3 yrs amid population aging
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has raised the mandatory retirement age fo...

SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has raised the mandatory retirement age fo...
WorldAIThe EU is preparing to officially begin membership negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova, with the first cluster of talks potentially starting on May 15th. This marks a significant step after a two-year halt, facilitated by a shift in Hungary's stance following its recent general election.
CultureAIFour South Korean films, including Park Chan-wook's 'Decision to Leave', will be screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival. Notably, no Japanese films were invited this year, a change from previous years.
WorldAISouth Korea and New Zealand's vice foreign ministers met in Seoul to discuss boosting cooperation in energy and other areas, particularly in light of the Middle East conflict. New Zealand highlighted the importance of communication between like-minded nations amid global uncertainty.
WorldAISouth Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, nuclear power, defense, infrastructure, and AI. They also agreed to expand student exchange programs and plan events for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2027.
NEWSAILegal experts are closely watching the aftermath of a ballot shortage and voting disruptions during South Korea's 6.3 local elections. Constitutional complaints have been filed, and the possibility of state compensation lawsuits and election invalidation suits is being discussed.
SportsAISouth Korean swimmers Hwang Sun-woo and Kim Woo-min aim to win multiple medals and break records at the upcoming Asian Games. The duo, along with the national team, are training in Sydney and will compete in Australian trials as preparation.