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Fri, December 13, 2019 | 04:01

New NK test escalates tension on peninsula

New NK test escalates tension on peninsula

Tension is rising on the Korean Peninsula after North Korea reportedly conducted a “very important test” at a missile site. A statement by North Korea's Academy of National Defense Science issued Sunday said the test took place at the Sohae satellite launching grounds on Saturday afternoon. Although North Korean state media did not specify exactly what was tested, the report ...

Do Je-hae | 2019-12-08 16:58

[INTERVIEW] Korea's anti-corruption efforts an inspiration for other Asian countries

[INTERVIEW] Korea's anti-corruption efforts an inspiration for other Asian countries

Anti-corruption is an important pillar for the Moon Jae-in government's policies. This is especially because Moon had won the 2017 presidential election under the slogan of “eradicating deep-rooted evils,” while also vowing to reform law enforcement agencies and eliminate long-running social ills that permeate everyday life.

Jung Da-min | 2019-12-08 16:54

37% of female NK defectors struggle with workplace discrimination

37% of female NK defectors struggle with workplace discrimination

A study has found 37 percent of female North Korean defectors surveyed face workplace discrimination in the South, both for being women and defectors, which often leads to lower wages and sexual harassment.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-12-08 16:53

[INTERVIEW] 'More female leaders needed in disaster recovery'

[INTERVIEW] 'More female leaders needed in disaster recovery'

TOKYO - A Japanese disaster response expert stressed the importance of empowering female members in local communities to take a leadership role in disaster recovery as it leads to prevent further damage and deaths.

Park Ji-won | 2019-12-08 16:29

Seoul not to issue driver's license to short-term foreign visitors

Seoul not to issue driver's license to short-term foreign visitors

Foreigners visiting Korea for a short time will not be able to obtain driver's licenses, the National Police Agency (NPA) said Sunday. The measure comes amid a growing number of traffic accidents abroad caused by foreigners with Korean licenses which are relatively easy to earn.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-12-08 16:23

Minor quake off Heuksando Island

Minor quake off Heuksando Island

A minor earthquake of 2.0 magnitude took place southwest off the Korean Peninsula, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) on Sunday. There were no reports of damage or casualties.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-12-08 16:19

Univ. head resigns over suspicious use of scholarship money

Univ. head resigns over suspicious use of scholarship money

Busan University of Foreign Studies President Jung Gi-young has resigned amid suspicions that he was involved in some professors' alleged practice of offering students scholarship money, only to request it back shortly afterward.

Kim Rahn | 2019-12-08 16:07

For college admissions

For college admissions

High school seniors and their parents check leaflets on admission strategy at Jinseon Girls' High School in Seoul, Sunday, during a session held by a private education company to give them tips on how to increase their chances of getting accepted to a university through regular admissions. Yonhap

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-12-08 15:48

Korean tourist injured in unprovoked knife attack in Thailand

Korean tourist injured in unprovoked knife attack in Thailand

A South Korean tourist was slashed in the face by another foreigner in an unprovoked knife attack in Thailand on Thursday. The victim ― a woman in her 60s ― is in stable condition after emergency surgery, according to the South Korean embassy in Bangkok.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-12-08 15:20

BPPV: dizziness may come from ear problem

BPPV: dizziness may come from ear problem

Office worker Kim Jae-won, 35, suddenly fainted in the morning a few weeks ago after feeling very dizzy. He was not that worried in the first place, because he drank soju and beer the night before and hit his head on the edge of his bed.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2019-12-08 10:50

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