Debate over introducing AI judges is accelerating. The technology could change the speed and reach of courts. However, data limits and social context are real constraints. In practice, the path points to assistive use and strict institutiona…
Yoo Jae-suk won the grand prize again at the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards. With this win, he set a record of nine grand prizes at MBC and 21 grand prizes in total across broadcasters. The award recognizes the sustained creativity of his show Hango…
Lee Hanee's agency, Hope Project, has been referred to prosecutors over allegations it operated without the required registration. Founded in 2015, Hope Project faced public scrutiny for a decade over its registration status. The case has raised…
Veteran film actress Kim Jimi reportedly died in Los Angeles on December 7, 2025. A memorial area for her was set up and operated at the Chungmuro Seoul Film Center in Seoul. According to reports, the memorial was open through the 14th. Fans and col…
Jeonju’s so‑called "Faceless Angel" has been a local emblem of anonymous giving for more than 25 years. Every year near the end of the year, a large donation appears by the neighborhood resident center (a local public office) to help neigh…
The Yun Dong-ju Literary Award is intended as a device to carry the poet Yun Dong-ju's spirit into the present. The prize aims to raise the profile of contemporary poetry and encourage a range of poets. However, questions about selection criteri…
Billie Eilish's public criticism of Elon Musk sparked wide attention. The ethics and effectiveness of billionaire giving moved back to the center of public debate. Discussions must find a balance between social responsibility and voluntary actio…
On November 7, 2025, the city of Gangneung presented an honorary citizenship certificate to actor Im Won-hee. Im Won-hee has served as Gangneung's promotional ambassador since October 2020, steadily raising the city's profile through media a…
A growing debate asks whether the fees IPTV providers pay to retransmit over-the-air broadcasters are fair. Recent research suggests the current per-subscriber retransmission fee of about 500 won should rise to roughly 766–1,042 won. Broadcasters sa…
The Yangsan Gangbyeon National Song Festival is adding a fresh layer to local festivals. It now serves as a stage for aspiring singers from across the country. Observers compare this trend with the historical legacy of MBC’s Gangbyeon Song Festival.…