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Wed, July 24, 2019 | 05:32

Calls grow to legalize abortion drugs

Concern is rising over the growing illegal online sale of “abortion drugs,” the effects of which have not been proven. With a law banning abortion ruled unconstitutional earlier this year, women's rights groups say the nation needs urgently to legalize the prescription and sale of abortion drugs so women can use safe and authorized medicine.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-07-21 17:19

Trump in dilemma over Korea, Japan trade scuffle

The United States is in a growing dilemma over whether to actively engage in the intensifying trade row between South Korea and Japan, as Seoul is considering abolishing a major security agreement with Tokyo to deal with the latter's “unilateral economic revenge.”

Lee Min-hyung | 2019-07-21 17:13

US to request Seoul's restraint on Korea-Japan row

Pro-democracy activist urges umbrella labor to drop vested rights

President Moon Jae-in and his administration are advised not to underestimate the “high-handed and militant” attitude of the nation's largest umbrella labor union, a renowned pro-democracy activist said in an interview with The Korea Times. Chang Ki-pyo, president of the New Civilization Policy Institute, said it is high time for the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU...

Lee Min-hyung | 2019-07-21 17:07

US to request Seoul's restraint on Korea-Japan row

U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton is expected to convey Washington's message that nullifying a military agreement between Seoul and Tokyo “isn't desirable” in terms of moving forward with the peace process on the Korean Peninsula, a presidential aide told The Korea Times, Sunday.

Do Je-hae | 2019-07-21 16:50

Tougher regulations take effect on suicide instigation online

People who use the internet to share suicide tips or attempt to make suicide pacts will face a prison sentence, according to the new Suicide Prevention Law that took effect on July 16, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-07-21 16:29

'We have to stand together to counter Japan'

The country's ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) asked the main opposition Liberty Korea Party (LKP) to stand together to counter the ongoing trade friction with Japan, urging the LKP to pass an extra budget bill to cope with Tokyo's “discriminatory export curbs.”

Kim Yoo-chul | 2019-07-21 16:09

US to request Seoul's restraint on Korea-Japan row

Protesters condemn Japan's export curbs

More than 1,000 protesters took to the streets Saturday to condemn Japan's Shinzo Abe administration for its economic retaliation against Korean Supreme Court rulings ordering compensation for individual wartime forced laborers. Activists from around 100 civic groups, including one of the main umbrella trade unions and the Korea Alliance for Progressive Movements (KAPM), rall...

Lee Suh-yoon | 2019-07-21 16:04

US to request Seoul's restraint on Korea-Japan row

Escape from rain

People head to a library at Starfield COEX mall in Gangnam, Seoul, Sunday, as showers and humid weather usher residents and tourists indoors. / Yonhap

2019-07-21 16:04

3.9 magnitude quake strikes central Korea, no damage reported

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck the central South Korean city of Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province, on Sunday, with no damage or injuries reported, the weather agency said.

2019-07-21 13:59

More than 10,000 elderly drivers return licenses

More than 10,000 senior drivers have returned their driver's licenses as part of Seoul City's program aimed at reducing traffic accidents caused by elderly drivers, the city government said on Sunday.

Kim Rahn | 2019-07-21 13:27

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