Who Were the Maya?The ancient Maya were a powerful civilization that lived in Central America. They built great cities and had an advanced culture. The Maya lived in what is now southern Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and parts of Honduras and El Salvador. The Maya civilization began more than 3,000 years ago and reached its peak between AD 250 and 900. Mayan Cities and PyramidsThe Maya built amazing cities with large stone pyramids, palaces, and temples. Some famous cities include Tikal, Copán, and Chichén Itzá. In the center of each city was a great plaza for ceremonies. The Maya used huge stone
Artificial Intelligence — or AI — is one of the most exciting and powerful technologies of our time. Once just an idea from science fiction, AI is now part of our daily lives, from smart assistants on our phones to self-driving cars. But what exactly is AI, and how is it changing the world? At its core, AI is about creating machines that can think, learn, and solve problems. Traditional computers follow fixed instructions, but AI systems can adapt. They use data to learn and make decisions. For example, when you stream music or shop online, AI recommends songs or products you might like, based
What Is an Earthquake?An earthquake happens when the ground suddenly shakes. This shaking is caused by movements inside the Earth. The Earth’s surface is made of large pieces of rock called tectonic plates. These plates are always moving, but very slowly. Sometimes, the plates push against each other and get stuck. Over time, a lot of energy builds up. When the plates finally move, the energy is released as an earthquake. The ground can shake a little or a lot — depending on how much energy is released. How Do We Measure Earthquakes?Scientists use a tool called a seismograph to measure earthqu
What Is an Earthquake?An earthquake happens when the ground suddenly shakes. This shaking is caused by movements inside the Earth. The Earth’s surface is made of large pieces of rock called tectonic plates. These plates are always moving, but very slowly. Sometimes, the plates push against each other and get stuck. Over time, a lot of energy builds up. When the plates finally move, the energy is released as an earthquake. The ground can shake a little or a lot — depending on how much energy is released. How Do We Measure Earthquakes?Scientists use a tool called a seismograph to measure earthqu
What Is the Solar System?The Solar System is made up of the Sun and everything that moves around it. The Sun is a giant ball of hot gas that gives us light and heat. Without it, life on Earth would not exist. Eight planets, many moons, asteroids, comets, and space dust all orbit the Sun. These objects are held in place by the Sun’s gravity. The Eight PlanetsThe planets are divided into two groups: Inner planets:Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars→ They are rocky and smaller. Outer planets:Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune→ They are gas giants (except Uranus and Neptune, which are called ice giants) and
[ Reading passage ] Photosynthesis is a chemical process that allows plants to create their own food. It mainly takes place in the chloroplasts of plant cells. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll, the green pigment that absorbs sunlight. The basic equation of photosynthesis is:Carbon dioxide (CO₂) + Water (H₂O) + Sunlight → Glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) + Oxygen (O₂) Let’s break it down:1️⃣ Water is absorbed from the soil through the plant’s roots.2️⃣ Carbon dioxide enters the plant through small openings in the leaves called stomata.3️⃣ Sunlight is captured by chlorophyll. Using energy from sunlight, the pl
Medical · Health
The Ministry of Health and Welfare plans to train an average of 668 doctors annually to work in essential public health services in local areas over the next five years, starting in 2027.
IT · Science
17 domestic humanoids gather at DDP, and Seoul City hosts the 'Seoul AI Festival'
Entertainment · Broadcasting
[SBS My Little Old Boy] Moon Chae-won, to Seo Jang-hoon, who has 4 trillion won(?), says, “Hey, just give me 1 trillion won~” cutely... What will Seo Jang-hoon say?
Education · Society
Jeju RISE: Sharing the Results of "Industry-Academic Cooperation"
Education · Society
Goseong County's Dinosaur Land Shopping Mall Wins Consumer-Friendly Brand Award at the 2026 Korea Consumer Awards for 9 Consecutive Years
Politics · Economy
President Lee Jae-myung: "Price stabilization is urgent... Actively developing and implementing policies to ease the burden on people's livelihoods."
Politics · Economy
President Lee Jae-myung awards the Samjeonggeom sword to a newly promoted brigadier general.
Entertainment · Broadcasting
Fair Play Menarini International Award, 29th Award Ceremony marked by waves of emotion
Entertainment · Broadcasting
The Rose, the first Korean band to perform at Coachella, confirms Seoul concert on August 30 for “Once Upon a WRLD”
Culture · Events
Incheon Port Authority kicks off the 6th Incheon International Marine Forum in Songdo, Incheon, to look into the future of the global marine industry
[Intro] A strategist who reads the deficiencies of the times and writes the future of children Today, the field of education in South Korea stands before a massive wave of 'speed' and 'efficiency.' To achieve a single point, children drift between printed words, and amidst a maze of correct answers, they are forgetting how to ask themselves who they truly are. In this era of chaos, there is a figure who travels back and forth between Busan and Seoul, calling for the 'restoration of the essence of education.' CEO Yoo Jeong- geol. He is a strategist who examines children's "thinking muscles" bey
The International Women's Peace Group (IWPG) Global 4 countries held the '2026 Only Peace Conference' on the 21st at Room 104 of the Busan Eurasia Platform at Busan Station. The event was a great success, with over 100 local citizens and peace activists in attendance. ▲ Group commemorative photo The theme of this conference was 'Voices for Peace: How Women Have Protected Peace.' The presentations emphasized that peace is not a grand discourse, but a value practiced in individual lives and local communities. The message was also conveyed that citizens' awareness and participation are the key dr
490 in 2027, 613 in 2028 and 2029, and 813 in 2030 and beyond. ▲ Positive scale by year [Republic of Korea Education Newspaper] On February 10th at 2:00 PM, the Ministry of Health and Welfare held the 7th "Health and Medical Policy Deliberation Committee" (hereinafter referred to as the "Review Committee") at the Government Complex Seoul (located in Jongno-gu, Seoul). The committee decided to increase the number of physicians trained by an average of 668 per year from 2027 to 2031 at 32 medical schools, excluding Seoul, to strengthen regional, essential, and public medical services. Any additi
Held at DDP from February 28th to March 1st… "Physical AI: Feel It with Your Body" ▲ Seoul AI Festival 2026 Poster [Korea Education Newspaper] Seventeen domestic humanoid robots capable of walking, moving their arms, and understanding human speech will gather at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it will host the "Seoul AI Festival 2026" at DDP Art Hall 1 for two days, from February 28 to March 1. This event, themed “AI spoke to me – Physical AI in everyday life that you can feel with your body,” is a participatory festival designed to allow citizen
Moon Chae-won, the icon of first love, returns to SBS's "My Little Old Boy" after five years! "I thought I was a doll," she says, her real-life beauty amazes the studio. ▲ [SBS My Little Old Boy] [Republic of Korea Education Newspaper] On the March 1st broadcast of SBS' 'My Little Old Boy' (hereafter 'My Little Old Boy'), actress Moon Chae-won, the 'icon of first love', will appear as a special MC and is expected to fill the studio with excitement. When Moon Chae-won recently appeared in the recording studio for SBS's "My Little Old Boy," the "Mom Avengers" were in awe, saying, "I thought a do
Jeju Island discussed key achievements and future plans at the 2025 Jeju RISE Project Performance Forum. ▲ 2025 Jeju RISE Achievement Forum Opening Ceremony [Republic of Korea Education Newspaper] Jeju Special Self-Governing Province held the '2025 Jeju RISE Project Achievement Forum' at the Jeju Halla Convention Center on the afternoon of the 26th. This event was designed to share the first year's achievements of the Jeju Regional Innovation Centered University Support System (RISE) project with Jeju residents and to enhance the execution of the cooperative system between the region, universi