[WEEKENDER] ‘Why not Gangnam?’: Data center boom fuels fear in neighborhoods kept in the dark

Residents of nearby apartments protesting the construction of a data center in Doksan-dong, Geumcheon District, Seoul, hold a rally in front of Geumcheon District Office, Sept. 21. Korea Times photo by Park Si-mon About 20 people gather every morning in front of Geumcheon District Office in southwestern Seoul, holding signs and staging protests. Most are…

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24hour Economy Secretariat extends LePIP EOI deadline to 31 october

The 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme Secretariat has extended the deadline for prospective tenants to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Legon Pharmaceutical Innovation Park (LePIP) to October 31, 2026. The extension is to provide additional time for eligible pharmaceutical manufacturers and other prospective businesses to apply to establish operations within the…

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US winter likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say. If you want more snow, look south

A person walks near the snow-covered sand at Lake Michigan in Chicago, Jan. 28. AP-Yonhap WASHINGTON — Winter in the United States looks like it will generally be wetter and warmer, but not necessarily snowier, according to the federal government’s official seasonal outlook and other meteorologists’ forecasts. You can thank or blame El Niño. El…

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Several people dead or missing after Istanbul floods | Newsfeed

At least three people have died and several are reported missing after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across Istanbul, inundating homes, businesses and streets. Residents and businesses are now grappling with power and water cuts, disrupted supplies and an extensive clean-up operation. Published On 15 Oct 202615 Oct 2026 Share Several people dead or missing…

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