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Kim Hyun-bin began his journalism career at Arirang TV from 2012 to 2017, specializing in defense, foreign affairs and the economy. In 2018, he joined The Korea Times, covering society and business, and is currently responsible for embassy affairs.
Starting in March, the Seoul Metropolitan Government will enforce fines of up to 1 million won ($682) on those caught feeding wild animals, such as pigeons and magpies, in the city's urban parks and along the Han River.
A majority of Koreans support a special counsel investigation into allegations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee, according to a Hankook Research survey. The poll, which surveyed 1,000 people from Thursday to Friday, found that 73 percent of the respondents believe a thorough probe is necessary.
The Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul said Monday that it will provide full support to the bereaved families of two Thai victims of the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport on Sunday morning, which claimed the lives of 179 passengers.
The Constitutional Court is grappling with unprecedented challenges as it navigates several critical legal issues tied to multiple impeachment motions, including those against President Yoon Suk Yeol and former acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo.
Dai Bing, the newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Korea, formally assumed his position on Friday, pledging to enhance the strategic cooperative partnership between the two nations.
A government initiative to expand the nationwide use of foreign caregivers next year has faced unexpectedly low demand from local governments, prompting a potential revision of the program's timeline and implementation strategy, according to the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Friday.
The Korea-Africa Foundation successfully concluded the 2024 Korea-Africa Startup Competition with the final evaluations held on Dec. 20. The program, which began in August, aims to foster startup growth and enhance business understanding of the African market.
As Korea moves toward becoming an ultra-aged society, an increasing number of workers are voicing strong support for the raising of the retirement age or the implementation of reemployment policies, citing worries about financial stability after retirement.
Alia Al Mazrouei, United Arab Emirates minister of State for Entrepreneurship, shared insights on the UAE's entrepreneurial landscape and the growing collaboration between Korea and the UAE during her visit to the COMEUP 2024 event in Seoul.