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Sun, August 25, 2019 | 15:42

How vaping can negatively affect teen health

An annual survey of substance use among high school students has found that while more are vaping, many are unaware that they’re inhaling not just flavorings, but also highly addictive nicotine.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-03 10:58

South Korea bans disposable plastic bags from big supermarkets

A South Korean government ban on the use of disposable plastic bags at big supermarkets came into effect on Tuesday (January 1) in a bid to protect the environment and encourage recycling.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-02 13:42

Music show and fireworks brighten New Year celebrations in North Korea

Thousands of North Koreans gathered on Kim Il Sung square in Pyongyang on Tuesday (January 1) to celebrate the new year with musical performances and fireworks.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-02 13:13

North Korean leader says 'new path' inevitable if U.S. demands unilateral action

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says that his resolve for complete denuclearization remains unchanged but he may have to seek a “new path” if the United States continues to demand unilateral action from North Korea.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-01-02 10:11

ON THE SPOT - Ringing into the New Year at Bosingak

On Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve - a huge mass of roughly 100,000 people gathered in Jongro, where the Bosingak Belfry stands, to count down to the New Year and watch the Bosingak bell-ringing ceremony. The mercury in the capital dropped below minus 8 degrees Celsius, but this did not seem to be a problem for the excited crowd. Some people were captured on camera with their hands ...

Lee Min-young | 2019-01-01 16:53

ON THE SPOT - Delivering coal briquettes to poorest neighborhoods

Some people find time in their busy year-end schedules and live up to the charitable spirit of the season. Volunteers have been delivering coal briquettes, now used only by underprivileged households for heating and cooking, to some of the poorest neighborhoods in Seoul that are not accessible by vehicle. Workers from Samil PwC visited senior citizens in southern Gwangak-gu t...

Lee Min-young | 2018-12-27 10:06

Metal crafting, Master seeks to popularize traditional metal craft

It is no accident that Cartier is one of the world's most esteemed luxury jewelry brands. The French jewelry maker has a 168-year-old tradition of producing jewelry and watches for royalty. Are there any well-known Korean brands that have been making jewelry for a long time, like Cartier?

Shim Hyun-chul | 2018-12-23 14:18

Volcano-tsunami causes widespread damage on Indonesia coast

Rescue staff made their way through piles of rubble on Sunday (December 23) morning after hundreds of homes and other buildings were "heavily damaged" in the tsunami which struck along the rim of Indonesia's Sunda Strait.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-12-23 14:14

Asian countries expanding coal plants in other nations: report

China, Japan and South Korea are expanding coal plants in developing nations despite mounting evidence that the climate continues to get worse.

Choi Won-suk | 2018-12-23 10:26

Young designers shaping the future: Seoul Design Festival 2018

The annual Seoul Design Festival is a design fair aimed at promoting the nation's creativity by drawing in the country’s greatest thinkers, professional designers from home and abroad as well as young design hopefuls. The launch of the first Festival took place in 2002 with huge support from the creative community, and 16 years later, their vision remains ever strong.

Lee Min-young | 2018-12-20 19:21

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