Korea Times Politics & City Reporter
Jung Da-hyun is a reporter at The Korea Times, covering social issues in Korea, including foreign residents, education, environment and politics. Driven by a deep interest in people’s stories, she focuses on investigative and feature reporting through direct interviews and field coverage. She received the Amnesty International Korea Media Award for her “Deepfake Crisis at Schools” series. Reach her at dahyun08@koreatimes.co.kr. Always open to hearing your stories.
A total of 92 patient advocacy groups held an unprecedented rally in Seoul, Thursday, calling on the medical community to end its ongoing walkout and urging the National Assembly to enact legislation to prevent future collective actions by medical professionals.
The Ministry of Environment is making efforts to address growing concerns over the potential fire risks associated with electric vehicle charging facilities after 23 people died in a fire at a lithium battery plant in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province.
Paradise Group is set to elevate customer experiences by introducing new travel products and revamping its casino offerings, with a particular focus on attracting international visitors, the hotel operator said Tuesday. It aims to go beyond traditional services, catering to the evolving trend where customers increasingly value unique and diverse experiences.
Local governments are increasingly promoting matchmaking programs to address the low birthrate issue. However, these initiatives spark controversy, with critics arguing that the lack of opportunities to meet potential partners is not the primary reason young people are delaying marriage and opting to not have children.
Korea plans to extend visa allowances to let international students work as caregivers for the elderly, addressing a shortage of long-term care workers for senior citizens.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is set to offer a unique aerial experience by introducing SEOULDAL, a moon-shaped helium balloon ride in Yeouido district. Starting test operations in July, the attraction will allow passengers to view the cityscape from an altitude of 150 meters.
A notice on an electronic board at Severance Hospital in Seodaemun District, Seoul, shows the hospital is operating as usual on Thursday when some of its medical professors began an indefinite walkout. The walkout's impact on hospital operations has been minimal, with reported consultations down by around 10 percent compared to normal. Yonhap
In response to the country’s low birthrate crisis, the Ministry of Education unveiled an integrated system of education and childcare, Thursday, aiming to create a trustworthy environment for parents to leave their children in daycare facilities.
South Jeolla Province is set to launch the 2024-2026 Jeonnam Global Tourism and Culture Festival, a long-term initiative to promote and globalize the region's unique cultural heritage.