Korea leads world in AI patents per capita, 3rd in notable models: Stanford University's Institute for Human-Centered AI (Artificial Intelligence) on April 13 said in its AI Index 2026 report that Korea topped the world in AI patents per capita. (iClickArt) Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution of this photo is prohibited under copyright law. By Koh Hyun Jeong Korea tops the world in the number of artificial intelligence (AI) patents per capita and ranks third in the number of notable AI models. The 2026 AI Index report released on April 13 by Stanfor; 2026.04.16

NATO envoys visit Seoul to discuss defense industry cooperation: Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun on April 14 discusses bilateral cooperation in the defense industry with a visiting delegation of 30 NATO ambassadors at the ministry's compound in Seoul's Jongno-gu District. By Hong Angie Photos = Ministry of Foreign Affairs A visiting delegation of 30 NATO ambassadors has discussed bilateral cooperation with Korea in the defense industry at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs compound in Seoul. The ministry on April 14 said the ambassadors from major allies; 2026.04.16

[Public admire-stration] ⑤ Sejong: model for future-oriented city: The country's public administration model is rising in global prominence. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety in December last year presented benchmarks of public sector innovation to diplomatic delegations from 93 countries, promoting the potential of Hallyu (Korean Wave) in public administration. This series covers five examples of such advances ranging from disaster management and smart agriculture to reforestation and the construction of administrative cities. Government Complex-Sejon; 2026.04.16

Korean works to return to Avignon Festival after 28-year hiatus: By Charles Audouin Video = Official YouTube channel of Koo Jaha Domestic theater plays and art performances from July 4-25 will take center stage at the Avignon Festival of France. The event's organizing committee on April 8 said this in releasing the lineup of the upcoming 80th edition of the festival. Korean is the official invited language of this year's gala, which highlights the arts and culture of the selected tongue. This is also the first official invitation of Korean works in 28 year; 2026.04.16

Food safety management receives WHO's highest global rating: The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on April 13 said Korea received a maximum score of five in food safety in the Joint External Evaluation (JEE) conducted by the WHO. The photo shows the ministry's headquarters in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do Province. (Yonhap News) By Hong Angie The nation's food safety management system has received the highest rating from the World Health Organization (WHO). The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on April 13 reported a maximum score of five in food safety i; 2026.04.16

AI crackdown seeks to prevent deepfake fraud in local elections: The Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the National Forensic Service have developed a deepfake detection and analysis model based on artificial intelligence for use in this year's local elections on June 3. (iClickArt) Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution of this image is prohibited under copyright law. By Yoo Yeon Gyeong An artificial intelligence (AI)-based detection technology will be used in the June 3 local elections to prevent the spread of false content using deepfakes. Th; 2026.04.16

5 SE Asian regions to try Korea's AI-based smart city solutions: The K-City Network Global Cooperation Program of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has selected six projects in five countries to apply and confirm Korean models of AI-based smart cities abroad. Shown is part of a presentation on a Korean AI-based platform for smart traffic management in Bacolod, Philippines. (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport) By Lee Dasom Domestic models for a smart city based on artificial intelligence (AI) will see pilot operations in five Sou; 2026.04.16

Saudi Arabia eyes earlier delivery of Korean air defense: WSJ: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) on April 12 said Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are looking for alternative suppliers of missile defense systems including those in Korea. (Screen capture from WSJ) By Aisylu Akhmetzianova Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are reportedly diversifying their weapons supply chains to Korea, Ukraine and the U.K. In its report "Gulf Allies Turn Away From U.S. for Fresh Ammo" dated April 6, the Wall Street Journal (WS; 2026.04.16

An completes historic grand slam at Badminton Asian Championships: Superstar An Se Young on April 12 returns a shot against China's Wang Zhiyi at the Badminton Asia Championships in Ningbo in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang. (Yonhap News) By Lee Jihae Superstar An Se Young has completed the grand slam by winning the women's singles title at the Badminton Asia Championships. The world's top-ranked female player on April 12 defeated No. 2 Wang Zhiyi of China, 2-1, (21-12, 17-21, 21-18) in the final in Ningbo, China. After a brief exchange of probing; 2026.04.14

Exhibition at Seoul park pays tribute to government-in-exile: The exhibition "Memory Chest of the Korean Provisional Government" marking the 107th anniversary of the government-in-exile's launch is being held at Mang-U History and Culture Park in Seoul's Jungnang-gu District. (Mang-U History and Culture Park) By Lee Jihae The Korean Provisional Government (KPG) endured turbulent 27 years after its 1919 launch in Shanghai, China. An exhibition presents the government-in-exile's unwavering spirit throughout its fierce struggle for the nation's independence; 2026.04.14

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