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Sun, August 19, 2018 | 05:43

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Firefighter wins idea contest with laser pointer projecting 'net-shaped beam'

Firefighter Seo Bethel is not only a lifesaver for residents in Saha-gu, Busan, but also an inventor coming up with handy tools to help firefighters improve their efficiency.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-16 16:44

7 Yemeni asylum seekers on Jeju allowed to enter mainland Korea

seven of them have been allowed to travel to other regions, including a family of four who have relatives in other areas. The three others were allowed to leave Jeju for medical treatment for physical and psychological injuries sustained in Yemen's civil war, officials said.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-16 14:25

Heat warning issued across country as temperature soars to 35C [PHOTOS]

The Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA) advised people to take extra care to avoid heat-related illness such as heatstroke or exhaustion, as the sweltering summer heat continues. The KMA advised people to wear sunscreen and sunglasses, long-sleeved shirts and hats when outside. The warning was issued at 11 a.m. in Seoul, Gyeongsang Province, Chungcheong Province and pa...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-16 13:44

Queer festival draws mixed opinion

Public opinion remains mixed over the Seoul Queer Culture Festival (SQCF), with views clashing on whether to tolerate the public display of some rally participants wearing revealing costumes. About 50,000 people participated in the yearly rally in support of equal rights protection for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people near Seoul Plaza, Saturday, met by around 20,000 anti-gay protesters just across the street.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-15 16:43

Seoul celebrates queer parade, draws protesters [PHOTOS]

Animal activists hit Gwanghwamun [PHOTOS]

Animal activists in front of the Sejong Center for Performing Arts at Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on Sunday demand that the National Assembly pass laws that ban slaughtering dogs and cats. Korea Times photos by Choi Won-suk The activists raised slogans including “STOP! Dog Meat,” “Ban slaughtering dogs, cats” and “Introduce anti-slaug...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-15 16:08

Korea has more than 22.8 million vehicles

The number of registered vehicles in South Korea continued to grow in 2018, exceeding 22.8 million as of late June, government data showed Sunday. Total car registration came to 22,882,035 units, up 1.6 percent from the end of last year, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said. The numbers translate into one vehicle for every 2.3 people living in Asia's fourth...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-15 14:44

Over half single or two-person households in Seoul

Over 50 percent of households in Seoul consist of just one or two people, a government survey showed Wednesday. The Seoul Metropolitan Government released a yearly interview-based survey of 20,000 Korean households and 2,500 foreigners living in the city in 2016.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-13 20:48

Cheongju airport still facing uncertain future

Cheongju International Airport, once the main gateway for Chinese visitors to Korea, is still struggling to work its way out of the fallout from the diplomatic row between Seoul and Beijing over a U.S. missile defense system. Although China has already decided to ease its economic retaliation, its ban on the sale of group tour packages to Korea has yet to be fully lifted.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-13 17:18

Seoul to conduct fire inspection of 53,682 buildings

The Seoul Metropolitan Fire and Disaster Headquarters will conduct a “fire safety special inspection” of 53,682 buildings in the capital to check if all fire precautionary measures have been met.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-13 17:07

Mysterious foul smell haunts island of Songdo

Songdo, an island metropolis built on reclaimed land in southern Incheon, has been haunted by a mysterious foul smell over the past three years. According to the Yeonsu District Office last week, its officials have received complaints about unpleasant smells since 2015, but the cause remains elusive.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-12 15:39

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