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Fri, December 14, 2018 | 12:42

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Korea on fine dust alert as polluted air blows in from China [VIDEO]

Smog-laden air blowing in from China is making it difficult for Koreans to venture outdoors without a mask. Air quality across most parts of the nation is expected to remain "bad" throughout the day as ultrafine dust levels soar due to a thick blanket of smog coming from Beijing. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, Seoul's ultrafine dust level shot up to 40 ...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-11-27 16:10

Hundreds stranded for hours inside Air Busan planes

Hundreds of passengers on several Air Busan international flights bound to Gimhae International Airport, Sunday, were stranded inside their planes for up to seven hours after bad weather forced a diversion to Incheon.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-11-26 17:04

Seoul to generate 1GW of energy from solar by 2022

In the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster of March 2011, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has its sights on promoting a safe and sustainable energy production and saving system.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-11-26 14:13

Communication blackout hits Seoul residents [PHOTOS]

Residents of one of the world's most wired cities were abruptly cut off from internet and phone connections on Saturday, following a fire at KT's underground network cable center in western Seoul. The mobile carrier said 60 percent of mobile connections and 70 percent of household internet connections were repaired by Sunday morning. But full recovery of the service will take...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-11-25 16:26

First snow of the season falls in Seoul [PHOTOS]

Korea's first snow was observed on Oct. 18 around Mount Seorak, according to the Seorak National Park office of the Korean National Park Service.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-11-24 09:39

Airline industry suffers major shortage of experienced pilots

By Kim Hyun-binFour airlines have applied for a budget carrier's license, but they are still expected to face turbulence before taking off as the nation's seventh low-cost carrier (LCC) due to a shortage of crew.Fly Gangwon, Air Premia, Aero K and Air Philip will have to meet minimum government requirements to be eligible to receive operation licenses by the end of this year....

Seoul & provinces | 2018-11-23 20:40

Korea Times photographer wins award for emotional portrait

Korea Times photographer Choi Won-suk won an award at a monthly news photography contest hosted by the Korea Press Photographers' Association (KPPA).

Seoul & provinces | 2018-11-22 13:24

Salvation Army begins street fundraising on Nov. 30

The Salvation Army said Wednesday it will hold a launch ceremony for this year's street fundraising campaign on Nov. 30.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-11-21 16:42

[Provincial news] Busan drivers face sweeping drunk-driving crackdown on Thursday

Nearly 400 officers will be mobilized to run 27 checkpoints on major roads from 9 p.m., many of which connect to the restaurant and bar-crowded entertainment districts. Several Busan-based civic groups will assist.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-11-21 15:31

Seoul likely to have first snow of season Wednesday

Seoul's first snow of the season is likely to fall tomorrow. "On Wednesday evening, the temperature of the lower air will drop due to the continental anticyclone that expands from the northwestern part of the country causing rain," the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-11-20 17:22

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