South Korea is implementing its 2nd Consumer Recovery Coupon program, distributing 100,000 KRW (approximately $75 USD, equivalent to about 2-3 meals at a mid-range restaurant in Korea) per person starting September 22nd.
This nationwide initiative targets 90% of the population as part of economic recovery efforts.
However, alongside this beneficial policy, the Korean government is also addressing a significant challenge: the rise in smishing scams that exploit such programs.

Let’s explore how Korea is tackling both economic support and digital security simultaneously.

Today, I need to talk about something quite serious.
Microsoft’s Windows 10 end of support date is really just around the corner.
It feels like Windows 10 was just released yesterday, but time has flown by so quickly.
October 14, 2025 - please remember this date.

September 2025 Latest Update

Interest in local AI is rapidly growing due to stricter usage limits on AI services like ChatGPT and Claude, along with increasing security concerns.

While cloud-based AI services like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini offer excellent performance, since 2025 began, daily usage limits have become even stricter, and more people are urgently seeking alternatives due to data security issues.

This article is based on the most current information as of September 2025 and provides a comprehensive overview of local AI setup and real-world usage experiences.

September 2025 Latest Update
(This method works for Windows 10 as well)

The default port 3389 is widely known among hackers and can easily become a target for attacks.
Using a different port number is an essential security practice to protect your system.

Choose a port number randomly from the registered port range (1024-49151) to make it hard to guess.
This guide uses port 49151 as an example.

Welcome to Andy’s blog.

I want to share the tips and insights I’ve learned from everyday life and work.
They might seem like small things, but I hope they can be helpful to someone.
This blog will also be a great place for me to revisit my past notes and experiences.

I’ll do my best to keep it going.

“Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things, and no good thing ever dies.” - Andy Dufresne