Recently, reported cases of digitally linked juvenile crime—including circulating group assault videos, car theft, and deepfake sex crimes—have brought this issue to the forefront of public concern. While past delinquency mostly occurred offline, digital platforms are increasingly used to commit cri

Voice Cloning Technology (VCT) is an AI-based speech synthesis technology that can realistically reproduce a specific person’s voice, including pronunciation, intonation, and emotional expression. It is gaining attention in the medical and content industries. For instance, people who have lost their

Conversational artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used in university learning for tasks such as assignment support, concept clarification, and writing assistance. While they are seen as effective tools for improving learning efficiency, concerns remain about their i

Virtual YouTubers, or “VTubers,” are virtual creators who exist and perform entirely online. Through platforms such as YouTube and social media, they interact with fans, produce diverse content, and even hold fan meetings and live concerts. Many of them serve as brand models and entertainers, demons

After COVID-19, the trend of “café studying” — spending long hours studying in coffee shops instead of libraries or study halls — has spread rapidly. With their cozy atmosphere, moderate background noise, and variety of drinks, cafés have become popular as new learning spaces. However, opinions rema

By Hong Hye-ji and Jung Min-seo KT Editor and Co-editor Recent advancements in genetic engineering technology are being applied across various fields, with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) being a major focus. GMOs are created by inserting beneficial genes into other organisms, and common examp

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly transformed work patterns worldwide. Companies have moved away from traditional office-centric work models and actively adopted remote and hybrid arrangements, with employees quickly adapting. Remote work is a flexible work arrangement that allows employees to

Today, the internet has become an indispensable platform for communication, inseparable from the daily lives of modern people. It has established itself as a central hub for communities where people around the world share their thoughts and express diverse voices. In particular, social networking se

In June, the Ministry of Education announced the "AI Digital Textbook Implementation Plan." Unlike traditional paper textbooks, AI digital textbooks are designed for use on digital devices such as tablets or laptops. They use AI to analyze concepts and questions that students find challenging and pr

By Kang Min-joo, Kim Ha-neulKT Senior Reporters On December 8, 2023, the European Union (EU) reached a deal on the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) law. The following is the partial contents of the law: facial recognition using personal biometric information is allowed for victim identific

Korea has been following a birth registration system, which is a legal obligation to notify the relevant authorities of the birth of a newborn. Although there are penalties for late birth registration, if it is not done, there is no way for the government or local authorities to verify the birth. As

The so-called MZ generation has been having various conflicts of opinion with the previous generation as society gradually advances. MZ Generation (G) is a combination of Millenial G and Zoomer G, born between the 1980s and early 200s. It is a generation that uses the internet and smartphones well a

Due to the era of rapid aging and the development of medical technology, the number of elderly people over the age of 60 continues to increase. In Japan, a policy was prepared to cope with such aging, and that is the Wage Peak System (WPS). Recently, it was introduced to Korea in accordance with our

Under the current law, a criminal minor refers to a teenager who is between 10 and 14 years old at the time of the crime. Recently, there are voices that crime is becoming more brutal as adolescents develop physically faster than in the past and are exposed to the media more frequently.The key reaso

In the aftermath of Netflix's popular drama "Juvenile Justice,” juvenile delinquency is drawing attention. This is a drama where the judge continues a legitimate trial toward the offender who is a criminal minor. And it deals with the subject that makes viewers think about the issue of whether crimi

With the prolonged COVID-19, the continues social distancing policy has increased people's fatigue and stagnated domestic demand. In response, the government implemented ‘the Step-By- Step Daily Recovery (with COVID-19)’ policy. Step-bystep daily recovery is a policy that gradually returns to daily

Recently a bill has passed detailing mandatory installation of CCTV in operating rooms, which includes recording and filming surgery operations with the consent of patients. The bill allows records to be used in the event of medical accidents and suspected malpractice. Currently, controversy about t

Recently, the new legislation was proposed to allow mandatory installation of CCTV in operating rooms, and controversy over this law is staggering. Personally, I agree with the mandatory installation of CCTV in operating rooms.First of all, CCTV in the operating room is a simple but useful device th

On December 8, 2020, the Korean government announced that it had secured 44 million vaccines against COVID-19 through negotiations with global vaccine companies and COVAX, an international project led by the World Health Organization (WHO). Because of this action, the National Medical Center conduct

Sayuri Fujita who is a Japanese television personality celebrity based in South Korea has become a socially hot potato. This is because she has become a voluntary single mother. Although becoming voluntary single mothers through sperm donations is not illegal in South Korea, there is still a bad vie