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Fri, September 24, 2021 | 06:45

Population movement up 5% during this year's Chuseok holiday period: ministry

The population movement during this year's Chuseok holiday period increased 5 percent from a year earlier, Seoul's transport ministry said Thursday, apparently due to eased virus curbs for family gatherings.

2021-09-23 19:48

Calls growing against apartment construction near Joseon-era royal tomb

Voices are being raised over the construction of three apartment complexes located near a royal tomb dating back to the 17th century, over concerns that the construction will seriously harm the historic site's value as a cultural asset. In a petition posted on the Cheong Wa Dae website, the petitioner claimed that the apartment complexes, whose construction is scheduled to be...

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-09-23 17:04

Traffic jam on highways as people return on last day of Chuseok

Most highways and roads remained clogged with heavy traffic early Wednesday, as people were traveling back to Seoul on the last day of the Chuseok holiday.

2021-09-22 11:00

Seoul-bound traffic jammed as Koreans return after Chuseok

Long lines of vehicles formed on South Korea's major highways Tuesday as millions of people headed back to Seoul after celebrating the Chuseok holiday with their families in their hometowns.

2021-09-21 15:12

Traffic accidents involving personal mobility devices soar fourfold from 2018 to 2020: data

Traffic accidents involving personal mobility devices, such as electric scooters, soared fourfold from 2018 to 2020, government data showed Tuesday, raising alarm over the safety of riders.

2021-09-21 10:30

Highways clog with traffic as Chuseok exodus is in full swing

Traffic surged on South Korea's expressways nationwide Monday as a huge number of people head to their hometowns for family reunions and for tourism during the extended Chuseok holiday, according to the traffic agency.

2021-09-20 13:21

Suicide claiming lives of business owners ruined by COVID-19

At least 22 South Korean small business owners have died by suicide after failing to stay afloat under COVID-19 distancing regulations, according to a commerce group that established a memorial altar near the National Assembly this week.

2021-09-19 10:00

Major highways see congestion on 1st day of Chuseok holiday

Many sections of major highways in South Korea remained congested with heavy traffic Saturday morning as millions of people headed to their hometowns to celebrate the Chuseok holiday with their families.

2021-09-18 12:05

Gov't reconsiders 2nd Jeju airport project

The government has taken a step backward in its plan to build a new international airport on the southern island of Jeju, saying that additional reviews of environment and safety issues are needed before the project can proceed.

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-09-18 09:57

Nationwide exodus begins ahead of extended Chuseok holiday

The annual exodus for Chuseok, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving, began Friday as South Koreans head to their hometowns for family reunions and take trips during the extended holiday.

2021-09-17 14:23

Jeju authorities on alert over increased tourist numbers during Chuseok holiday

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