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Travel & Food

4 scenic drives for summer vacation

By Jun Ji-hyeIt has become harder to enjoy outdoor activities freely this summer vacation, as the country is facing yet another public health crisis due to the fourth wave of COVID-19 infections led by the highly contagious Delta variant. But how about taking a road trip to enjoy magnificent views from your own car? Here are four domestic travel destinations you can enjoy while driving, and nearby hotels recommended by HotelsCombined, a global hotel search platform. Baeksu Coastal RoadBaeksu Coastal Road in Yeonggwang, South Jeolla Province / Courtesy of HotelsCombinedYeonggwang County in South Jeolla Province offers panoramic views and beautiful sunsets from the west coast of the country. Baeksu Coastal Road there, which was selected as one of the 10 most beautiful routes in South Korea, is a representative driving course of the west coast. There are parking lots and observation decks installed all along the road, so you can just stop and park your car anywhere you like and enjoy a beautiful sunset.Another specialty of the Baeksu Coastal Road is a promenade deck located below the co

Aug 5, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
4 scenic drives for summer vacation
Sports

Young people raise 'fairness' issue over perks to medalists

South Korean athletes march into the National Stadium in Tokyo during the 2020 Summer Olympics opening ceremony, July 23. Joint Press CorpsEasier chance to buy home for medalists ignites anger among some young people amid soaring housing pricesBy Jun Ji-hyeA “fairness” issue regarding benefits given to Olympic medalists here has come under the spotlight as they include a chance to buy a home through a special provision program. The issue is being raised by some young people who have experienced unprecedented difficulty in buying a home in recent years, as the Moon Jae-in government has struggled to rein in runaway housing prices.Korean athletes who finish third or higher in Olympic Games or World Championships are eligible to apply for homes through the special program, in accordance with housing supply rules of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.“Olympic medalists receive huge financial rewards and a monthly pension for their accomplishments. Male athletes are exempt from the country's mandatory military service. I think offering homes in addition t

Aug 4, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Young people raise 'fairness' issue over perks to medalists
Health

Tougher antivirus measures unavoidable amid 4th wave of infections

Cars are lined up at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing center in Seoul's Eunpyeong District, Monday. YonhapKorea's total caseload surpasses 200,000 markBy Jun Ji-hyeThe government has signaled that it will introduce additional antivirus measures on top of the toughest Level 4 social distancing regulations imposed on the Seoul metropolitan area, as these do not appear to have curtailed the rampant spread of COVID-19 over the past three weeks amid the fourth wave of the pandemic. Some medical experts have said it will only be a matter of time for new daily cases to exceed 2,000, calling on the government to preemptively impose tougher measures, such as placing the entire country under the Level 4 rules.New daily cases have remained above 1,000 since July 7 amid the ongoing fourth wave here.The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 1,219 COVID-19 new infections for Sunday, including 1,150 local ones, raising the total caseload to 201,002.The total caseload has surpassed 200,000, 560 days after the country reported its first COVID-19 case in January last year. The healt

Aug 2, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Tougher antivirus measures unavoidable amid 4th wave of infections
  • New cases stay in 1,200s for 2nd day, no signs of letup amid 4th wave of pandemic
  • Korea reports 1st Delta plus variant cases
Health

COVID-19 infection threatens unvaccinated young people

Residents wait for a COVID-19 test in a temporary center at Seoul Station, Sunday. YonhapThose aged between 18 and 49 to get shots from Aug. 26 By Jun Ji-hyeThe country has seen another death of a COVID-19 patient in their 20s, with concerns growing that the number of fatalities among unvaccinated young people could increase further as the fourth wave of coronavirus infections is showing no signs of abating. This was the second death among young patients in their 20s this week, and the fifth this year.The fatality rate for virus patients in their 20s has been lower than that of the elderly; however, amid soaring cases every day, this could increase, as most young people are yet to be vaccinated, while older people in their 60s and above have mostly received shots. The elderly were given priority status in the country's vaccination program. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Sunday, the nation added 1,442 new COVID-19 cases for Saturday, including 1,386 local infections, raising the total caseload to 199,787.New daily cases have remained above 1,000 s

Aug 1, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
COVID-19 infection threatens unvaccinated young people
Sports

Women bracing to defend short-haired archer from anti-feminist criticisms

South Korea's An San shoots an arrow during the final of the mixed archery team event at the Tokyo Olympics at Yumenoshima Park Archery Field in Tokyo, July 24. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeWomen here are making a strong protest against groundless accusations that have labeled South Korean archer An San as a “feminist” simply because of her short hair, calling on others to join a campaign to defend the athlete. Feminism in Korea has a somewhat different character than the feminist movements of much of North America and Europe, and recently, public discourse has degenerated into a battle of the sexes. Some celebrities have already been thrown into the line of fire by the public after being accused of being feminists by reactionary, male-dominated online groups, which claim that men, especially young ones, are being treated unfairly by so-called feminism-focused policies.Since the 20-year-old athlete won two gold medals in the mixed team and women's team events at the Tokyo Olympics on July 24 and 25, she has been targeted by slander originating from such online groups.Users in those

Jul 29, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Women bracing to defend short-haired archer from anti-feminist criticisms
  • Viewers frustrated about Korea-heavy Olympic coverage
  • Anti-Asian racism haunts Tokyo Olympics
Law & Crime

Man stabs veterinarian after death of dog

gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeA man in his 50s has been detained for stabbing a veterinarian and attacking an animal hospital director after his dog died while being neutered there.The Yangcheon Police Station in Seoul said on Wednesday that they are investigating the man on suspicion of inflicting injury.According to police, the man allegedly stabbed the veterinarian in the arm with surgical scissors at the animal hospital in Seoul's Yangcheon District at about 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, after becoming enraged at the death of his dog during surgery.The man left the hospital after stabbing the veterinarian, but came back 30 minutes later. This time, he was drunk and hit the hospital director in the head with a soju bottle. The victims underwent medical treatment for non-life threatening injuries to their arm and head, respectively.“We will investigate the details of the incident and decide about whether to seek an arrest warrant,” a police officer said.

Jul 29, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Man stabs veterinarian after death of dog
Health

Rights watchdog recommends revision to policy for undocumented children

gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeThe National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) asked the Ministry of Justice to improve a policy that gives temporary stay permits to undocumented children, Wednesday, saying that the current policy benefits only a small number of children due to its limitations in scope and duration. On April 19, the ministry announced the policy, under which children not registered as residents in Korea can apply for temporary residency rights, after the NHRCK asked it, in March of last year, to stop indiscriminately deporting such children and to draw up a policy to protect their basic rights. The headquarters of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea / Korea Times fileThe policy grants unregistered minors a D-4 visa, which is usually given to people studying here, or a G-1 visa, which allows a one-year stay under a broad range of conditions.The policy, which is effective until Feb. 28, 2025, limits eligibility to children who were born and have lived in Korea for more than 15 years and graduated from elementary school before Feb. 28 of this year. The mini

Jul 28, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Rights watchdog recommends revision to policy for undocumented children
Arts & Theater

Korea to introduce popular musicals, plays overseas through YouTube

The musical “The Adventure of the Final Problem” will be livestreamed on Welcome Daehakro's YouTube channel as well as on the mainland Chinese travel platform, Mafengwo, at 8 p.m. Friday (KST). Courtesy of Korea Tourism OrganizationBy Jun Ji-hyeKorea's popular musicals and plays will meet global audiences via YouTube through a Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) program that will run Friday through Nov. 26. The KTO said its Welcome K-Stage program is aimed at introducing the excellence and appeal of Korean performances to audiences around the world, as well as at attracting more tourists to Korea after the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end. The event is an online version of the Welcome Daehakro festival that has been hosted by the KTO since 2017 in Seoul's theater district of Daehangno to present various musicals and plays. A banner to promote the Korea Tourism Organization's Welcome K-Stage event, which will stream full versions of five popular musicals and plays online for global audiences / Courtesy of Korea Tourism OrganizationFor the “Welcome K-Stage” event,

Jul 28, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Korea to introduce popular musicals, plays overseas through YouTube
Sports

MBC shows disrespect to yet another country

Hwang Ui-jo (16) of the South Korean Olympic football team celebrates after an own goal by Romania's Marius Marin (8) during a men's football match at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Kashima, Japan, Sunday. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeLocal broadcaster MBC is facing fresh criticism over its use of an inappropriate caption, which seemed to mock a player on Romanian men's football team, during its coverage of the Tokyo Olympics, Sunday. This incident followed other offensive remarks made while broadcasting the opening ceremony of the Games, through disrespectful and discriminatory descriptions of some countries.A caption from MBC's broadcast of the Tokyo Olympics football match between South Korea and Romania reads “'Thank you Marin, own goal,” referring to an own goal by Marius Marin of the Romanian team. Screenshot from TwitterIn its caption, shown on the top right of the screen during a TV commercial after the first half, the South Korean TV network said, “Thank you Marin,” referring to an own goal by Marius Marin of the Romanian team in the first half.In that match, South

Jul 26, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
MBC shows disrespect to yet another country
  • MBC's 'disastrous' livestream of Olympic opening ceremony
Health

Vaccination incentive to be rescinded for travelers from 10 more countries

Quarantine officials guide foreign arrivals at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport, Tuesday. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeRussia, Uzbekistan and eight other countries have been newly designated by the Korean government as nations where highly contagious variants of the coronavirus are spreading quickly, thus arrivals from those countries will no longer be exempt from the 14-day mandatory self-isolation next month, even if they have been fully vaccinated.On Friday, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters announced its updated list of 26 countries where virus variants are prevalent, and citizens of these countries will no longer be eligible for the self-quarantine exemption starting August. The headquarters maintained 16 countries which had already been included in the list. They are South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brazil, Suriname, the United Arab Emirates, Eswatini, Uruguay, India, Indonesia, Zimbabwe, Chile, Paraguay and the Philippines.The 10 newly added countries are Nepal, Russia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Vietnam, Haiti, Angola, Uzbekistan, Kuw

Jul 23, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Vaccination incentive to be rescinded for travelers from 10 more countries
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