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Sat, December 7, 2019 | 02:57

Seoul to step up global cooperation on climate change

Seoul to step up global cooperation on climate change

President Moon Jae-in turned his focus to key environmental issues such as climate change and fine dust during meetings held at Cheong Wa Dae, Tuesday.

Do Je-hae | 2019-12-03 17:57

'Heavier penalty for child-porn crimes'

'Heavier penalty for child-porn crimes'

The gender equality ministry has called for sentencing guidelines related to child pornography crimes, following criticism that Korean judiciary is too lenient for such crimes. Gender Equality and Family Minister Lee Jung-ok met with Kim Young-ran, chairwoman of the Sentencing Commission, Tuesday, to discuss the issue.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-12-03 17:08

Seoul protests Tokyo for neglecting forced labor in UNESCO report

Seoul protests Tokyo for neglecting forced labor in UNESCO report

South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued regrets Tuesday, condemning Tokyo's neglect of its pledge to commemorate victims of wartime forced labor in a UNESCO report.

Jhoo Dong-chan | 2019-12-03 17:03

Sephora lets down customers in Korea with limited product lineup

Sephora lets down customers in Korea with limited product lineup

While Korean cosmetics and beauty products have become essential items on the bathroom shelves of beauty lovers around the world, it is still difficult for darker-skinned women living in Korea to find their shade of foundation here. With the arrival of Sephora, darker-skinned women had expected this to change, but have been left disappointed. Sephora, the world's biggest cosm...

2019-12-03 16:39

Public outraged over health minister's response to sexual violence among children

Public outraged over health minister's response to sexual violence among children

Health and Welfare Minister Park Neung-hoo has come under fire for his controversial remarks that many claim defend the “perpetrator” in a sexual violence case between a boy and girl, both aged five, at a daycare center.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-12-03 16:34

Pose for snow

Students pose for a picture at Sanbon High School in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday, as snow falls from the sky. The weather is expected to be cold throughout the week, with most parts of the nation having subzero temperatures in the morning. Yonhap

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-12-03 16:26

First snow of December [PHOTOS]

First snow of December [PHOTOS]

Seoul, Gyeonggi and western parts of the country had snow on Tuesday as temperatures fell below zero. The freezing weather will continue throughout the week.

Park Si-soo | 2019-12-03 16:01

First step to activate ROK Marine's Aviation Group

First step to activate ROK Marine's Aviation Group

The Republic of Korea Marine Corps (ROKMC) has established the 1st Helicopter Squadron at its 1st Marines Division which will mainly fly the country's MUH-1 Marineon helicopter, the ROKMC headquarters announced Monday. The founding ceremony was held at a combat training field of the 1st Division in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, last Friday. The 1st Helicopter Squadron is...

Jung Da-min | 2019-12-02 19:40

Moon slams Assembly for political wrangling

Moon slams Assembly for political wrangling

President Moon Jae-in urged the political parties Monday to pass pending bills such as the government's 2020 budget amid a National Assembly deadlocked by the rival parties continuing wrangling over the opening of a plenary session.

Do Je-hae | 2019-12-02 18:16

US envoy under fire for disparaging remarks on ally

US envoy under fire for disparaging remarks on ally

U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Harry Harris has become the center of criticism amid the rocky negotiations on determining Seoul's share of the costs for the maintenance of the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK).

Park Ji-won | 2019-12-02 18:12

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