AI use is ubiquitous; current assessments reward fluency over thinking Grade process, add brief vivas, and require transparent AI-use disclosure Train teachers, ensure equity, and track outcomes to m…

Park Bo-gum shines at both a chaebol family art event in Seoul and his Macao fan meeting. Fans were touched by his warm presence, heartfelt songs, and surprise BTS dance cover. He’s also set to co-ho…

Rosé of BLACKPINK makes history at the MTV VMA 2025, becoming the first K-pop artist to win Song of the Year. Her duet “APT.” with Bruno Mars also led her to a record-breaking eight nominations. Fans…

Kim Jong Kook married in a supremely private ceremony with strict no-phone rules. He addressed wife rumors on TV, promising to share his love story himself soon. His first post-wedding social media p…

"The Tyrant's Chef" holds its position as the top buzzworthy drama and a global Netflix number one. Im Yoona's comedic drunk scene and a charming market date with Lee Chae Min were major episode high…

U.S. interest costs now rival defense as policy courts a weaker dollar Education absorbs the shock via costlier bonds, pricier imports, and tighter endowments Use credit guarantees, tradables-indexed…

Confidence follows identity more than facts Schools should teach election procedures and prebunk manipulation Local transparency and routine audits build resilience when results disappoint The most t…

Stablecoins are the battleground for China’s reserve-currency bid Without a trusted RMB token, dollar stablecoins entrench dominance and siphon savings Use Hong Kong and mBridge to launch audited RMB…

AI accelerates information cascades, turning rumors into rapid bank runs Stability now hinges on dampening synchronized behavior, not just capital buffers Build rumor-aware stress tests, fast disclos…

Discover the 10 best places to shop K-pop merch in Korea. From official album stores to quirky photocard shops, Seoul has it all. Tips included for safe and smart fan shopping! Visiting Korea as a K-…

Kim Go-eun breaks down in tears at the press conference for Netflix’s Eun-joong and Sang-yeon. The drama tells a heartbreaking story of friendship, loss, and love across decades. Set to premiere Sept…

Tariffs in 2025 weakened the dollar instead of strengthening it Markets priced in retaliation, limited U.S. manufacturing capacity, and credibility risks The lesson: tariffs act like a domestic tax u…

Germany’s reputation for efficiency hides massive losses from excessive bureaucracy Evidence from trains, bakeries, and schools shows that cutting redundant processes boosts performance and retention…

Tariffs and chip controls are forcing a pragmatic Japan–Korea thaw Ishiba and Lee, both China-leaning, hedge via Beijing while keeping U.S. security ties Fragile and transactional, this shift will re…

U.S. protectionism is splitting markets and learning tools into rival stacks China’s AI capex and ASEAN infrastructure create a pull toward its stack Answer with block-biliteracy, pooled compute, and…

Tariffs act as hidden taxes, falling mainly on U.S. firms and households The burden is regressive, shrinking lower-income purchasing power the most Education budgets face rising costs while revenues …

Masculinity norms shape labour supply, health, and political preferences Germany’s 1940s and Korea’s 2020s show contrasting trajectories Education policy can recalibrate norms and stabilise economies…

Asia’s coalition strength lies in education and knowledge, not tariffs Patent dominance shows the region’s leverage in IP and skills An education-first compact is harder to divide than a trade bloc T…

AI translation reshapes the labor market, eroding low-skill roles while rewarding domain expertise Education must shift toward “language plus” skills—pairing translation with data, law, or health Pol…

AI and robotics remain narrow tools, excelling only in tightly defined tasks Human versatility—handling exceptions, combining roles, and adapting to context—remains the decisive advantage Education p…