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Thu, October 29, 2020 | 13:14

Why is it so hard to revoke medical licenses of misbehaving doctors?

A gynecology trainee doctor at a general hospital in Seoul was accused of sexually assaulting an anesthetized patient in September 2019.

Law & Crime | 2020-10-26 17:10

Local college refuses refund for 52 Uzbek students denied visas

“I still can't believe that $7,880, which is my parent's salary for two years has vanished into thin air,” said Dinurbek Jumaniyozov, a 19-year-old student living in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. In addition to the financial loss, his hopes of studying in Korea to become an IT developer have been dashed.

Foreign Communities | 2020-10-23 16:50

Mass infections at rehabilitation hospitals push daily cases over 100 again

Korea's daily new COVID-19 case numbers have bounced up to over 100 for the first time in a week due mainly to sporadic infection clusters at rehabilitation hospitals, raising concerns about the eased social distancing measures, Thursday

Health & Welfare | 2020-10-22 16:59

New virus cases spike to over 150 as cluster infections pile up

Tour agency CEO's letter to employees reflects industry hardship

A travel agency CEO is attracting attention for his candid letter to employees about the company's recent massive layoffs, according to industry officials, Wednesday.

Economy | 2020-10-21 16:53

Korea spent W2.4 tril. on treating Chinese patients over five years

Korea spent 2.4 trillion won ($21.2 billion) on medical treatments for Chinese nationals over the last five years, said Rep. Kang Ki-yoon of the People Power Party, citing data submitted by the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS).

Health & Welfare | 2020-10-21 16:52

Provincial universities struggle to recruit freshmen

Provincial universities are struggling to recruit new students amid a steady decline in the college-age population, according to the schools and an opposition party lawmaker, Tuesday.

Education | 2020-10-20 16:25

Indian man faces deportation after sexually harassing teenager

An Indian man in his 20s is facing deportation after he was found guilty of sexually harassing a teenage girl and overstaying his visa, according to a local court, Monday.

Law & Crime | 2020-10-20 16:24

More young people suffer from hair loss

“I knew that my hair would start falling out one day, but not at the age of 26. I'm worried that being bald will hinder me in my career because it doesn't give a good first impression,” wrote an internet user in an online community for those concerned about hair loss.

Health & Welfare | 2020-10-16 16:43

More consumers swindled by online counterfeit goods sellers

An office worker surnamed Jeong in Seoul immediately felt something was wrong when she received the designer bag she had ordered from overseas through Naver Smart Store, an online shopping platform in September.

Law & Crime | 2020-10-15 16:46

Gap in English skills may lead to socioeconomic disparity

English language proficiency can play a critical role in advancing the education and career prospects of aspiring Korean professionals, meaning that English language skills could translate to tangible socioeconomic disparities, according to ETS, an educational testing and assessment organization, Wednesday.

Education | 2020-10-14 17:04

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