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Politics

President Moon Jae-in's dog gifted from Kim Jong-un delivers 7 puppies

President Moon Jae-in feeds seven puppies of one of the two Pungsan-breed dogs, gifted to him by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, at his residence within Cheong Wa Dae in this photo released by the presidential office, Saturday. Courtesy of Cheong Wa DaeBy Jun Ji-hyePresident Moon Jae-in has unveiled seven puppies sired by his own dog named Maru, and born to one of two dogs gifted to him by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The North Korean leader gave President Moon a pair of Pungsan-breed dogs, one named Songkang and one named Gomi, as a gift after the two held summit talks in Pyongyang in September 2018.President Moon wrote on his Facebook account that Gomi had given birth to seven white puppies sired by his dog Maru, also a Pungsan, Saturday.The president noted it has been four weeks since the puppies were born and they have been developing well. But one puppy, following a difficult birth, has experienced problems and has required special care with respect to feeding.President Mon Jae-in feeds a puppy born to a Pungsan-breed dog which he received as a gift from North Korean leader

Jul 4, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
President Moon Jae-in's dog gifted from Kim Jong-un delivers 7 puppies
Health

Gov't decides not to administer AZ vaccines to people under 50

This file photo taken on March 11 shows vials of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Paris. AFP-YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeThe government raised the minimum age of eligibility for receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine from 30 to 50, Thursday, due to concerns over possible blood clots.Those who are under the age of 50 and have already received their first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine will receive the Pfizer vaccine as their second shot.“We have compared the risk of getting thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS) with the advantages (of the AstraZeneca vaccine) and made this decision to ensure people's safety,” Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) Commissioner Jeong Eun-kyeong said during a media briefing. The decision came after a man in his 30s died here on June 16 after suffering from TTS, following his inoculation with the AstraZeneca vaccine on May 27. Health authorities have acknowledged the causal relationship between his death and the vaccine. The man in this 30s was the country's second case of blood clotting following an AstraZeneca vaccine i

Jul 1, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Gov't decides not to administer AZ vaccines to people under 50
  • New cases in 700s for 2nd day
Politics

KBS's plan to raise TV license fee draws criticism

KBS headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul / Korea Times fileBy Jun Ji-hyeKBS, the country's public television and radio network, is facing widespread criticism after its board of directors decided to seek to raise the monthly TV license fee to 3,800 won ($3.36) from the current 2,500 won. Objectors claimed that KBS doesn't deserve more money from viewers as it has not carried out its role as a public broadcaster properly.The TV license fee is a quasi-tax used to operate the public broadcaster, thus everyone must pay it even if they do not watch its channels and programs ― payment is included in electricity bills.On Wednesday, KBS's 11-member board passed the motion with nine in favor, one against and 1 abstention. The broadcaster is scheduled to submit the motion to the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) next week. After a review, the KCC must forward it to the National Assembly within 60 days, where it will be finalized if a plenary session votes in favor. After passing the motion, the board said in its statement, “The TV license fee has been frozen for the past 41 years. We agree

Jul 1, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
KBS's plan to raise TV license fee draws criticism
Health

Fears growing over virus resurgence: New cases spike to two-month high

Residents wait in long lines to receive COVID-19 testing at a temporary testing center in Daegu, Wednesday. YonhapGreater Seoul area delays easing distancing rules for 1 weekBy Jun Ji-hyeThe health authorities were on full alert Wednesday after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases here neared 800 ― the highest in over two months ― Tuesday amid continuous infection clusters being reported in the Seoul metropolitan area, according to officials. Concerns are especially growing as the spike in new daily infections came a day before the government implements a new social distancing system, such as allowing businesses to extend their operating hours and easing restrictions on social gatherings, as the administration's vaccination drive continues.Due to concerns of the eased rules increasing infection rates, local administrations in Seoul and the surrounding metropolitan area have decided to delay adopting the new system for a week. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 794 more coronavirus infections, 759 of which were local, raising the total caseload to 156,96

Jun 30, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Fears growing over virus resurgence: New cases spike to two-month high
  • Seoul keeps 4-person cap on private gatherings
Law & Crime

Public anger growing over chronic sexual harassment in Taebaek police force

This screenshot shows a petition posted on the Cheong Wa Dae website, calling on authorities to expel 16 male police officers in Taebaek, Gangwon Province, who have been sexually harassing a female officer for the past two years.By Jun Ji-hyeCalls are growing for stronger punishment of 16 male police officers in Taebaek, Gangwon Province, who had been sexually harassing a female officer for the past two years. According to the National Police Agency, the 16 officers habitually made inappropriate sexual remarks toward the victim, such as “You have an obscene face.” One of the perpetrators broke into the female officers' lounge and left a flower with the victim's underwear. Amid growing controversy, a petition was posted on the website of the presidential office, Thursday, calling for authorities to dismiss the offenders.“The offenders shared rumors about the victim's sex life and even illegally watched surveillance camera footage from nearby lodging establishments to check if the rumors were true,” the petitioner wrote. “The victim has been suffering from

Jun 25, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Public anger growing over chronic sexual harassment in Taebaek police force
Society

Female irregular workers hit harder by COVID-19 pandemic

Female irregular workers, such as domestic workers, have suffered the biggest decline in their wages amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Korean Women's Development Institute. gettyimagesbank By Jun Ji-hyeFemale irregular workers have been hit harder by the COVID-19 pandemic than their male counterparts, experiencing a decline in their wages, according to the Korean Women's Development Institute. Among irregular workers, female “atypical” workers in particular, including domestic workers and private tutors, saw their wages drop by 10.4 percentage points between June and August last year, compared to a year earlier. To make matters worse, they received only 82.1 percent of the wages offered to male workers in the same category.In Korea, there are two basic types of workers: regular workers with full-time positions and lifetime job security, and irregular workers. Irregular workers include contract workers of various types, as well as more precarious employmen

Jun 25, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Female irregular workers hit harder by COVID-19 pandemic
Politics

Ex-prosecutor-general to declare presidential bid Tuesday

Former Prosecutor-General Yoon Seok-youl adjusts his mask during an opening ceremony of Namsan Yejang Park in Seoul, June 9. YonhapPresidential race expected to heat up following Yoon's declarationBy Jun Ji-hyeEx-Prosecutor-General Yoon Seok-youl is set to declare his bid for the presidency next Tuesday, threatening to become the leading opposition presidential hopeful against a candidate from the ruling Democratic Party of Korea in the election scheduled for March next year. “I will speak to the people about what I will do from now on,” Yoon was quoted as saying by his vice-spokeswoman Choi Ji-hyun, Thursday.According to Choi, Yoon will announce his widely anticipated presidential bid at 1 p.m. in an event to be held in Seoul's Yun Bong-gil Memorial Hall, which commemorates a national independence fighter. Yoon stepped down as prosecutor-general in early March to protest the ruling party's push to create a non-prosecution body, specializing in investigating “serious crimes,” which would take over the investigative powers of the prosecution.At the time, he had

Jun 24, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Ex-prosecutor-general to declare presidential bid Tuesday
  • Liberal YouTube channel discovered as origin of secret file on ex-prosecutor general
Travel & Food

3 suggestions for relaxing Saipan getaways this summer

Managaha Island that can be reached in 10 minutes by boat from Garapan, the downtown of Saipan, is a small and precious resting place. Courtesy of Marianas Visitors AuthorityBy Jun Ji-hyeWith Saipan being cited as one of the candidates that could potentially sign a “travel bubble” agreement with Korea, domestic air carriers are moving to resume their international flights there. Asiana Airlines will resume operating flights between Incheon and Saipan on July 24, 16 months after they were suspended due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, while T'way Air is ready to operate flights there from July 29. Travel bubbles refers to a partnership between two or more cities or countries that have managed to curtail COVID-19 infections to allow quarantine-free air travel in both directions. Saipan, one of the three inhabited islands in the Marianas that consists of 14 islands, has a population density of about 378 people per square kilometer, which is 43 times lower than the population density of Seoul, which means one person could hypothetically enjoy a space alone up to 43 times l

Jun 24, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
3 suggestions for relaxing Saipan getaways this summer
Society

Bill to introduce more substitute holidays accused of worsening polarization

The National Assembly's move to pass a bill to expand the substitute holiday system is being welcomed by most workers, but employees of workplaces with five or fewer staff are complaining, since the bill excludes them from the benefit. gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeThe National Assembly's move to pass a bill to expand the substitute holiday system is facing complaints from workers at businesses that employ five or fewer employees, because they will be excluded from it. Those workers and the country's two largest umbrella unions are criticizing the bill, accusing it of exacerbating polarization between employees at small workplaces and those at larger onesOn Wednesday, the Assembly Interior and Safety Committee passed the bill aimed at providing extra days off if public holidays fall on a weekend.If the bill is ratified during a plenary session, four more holidays will be guaranteed this year. Liberation Day on Aug. 15, National Foundation Day on Oct. 3, Hangeul Day on Oct. 9 and Christmas on Dec. 25 fall on either a Saturday or Sunday this year.The country's current substitute holiday

Jun 24, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Bill to introduce more substitute holidays accused of worsening polarization
Companies

Sung Jung's takeover of Eastar Jet likely to face turbulence

Seen is an office in Seoul's Gangseo District where Eastar Jet's headquarters was located, in this May 17 photo. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeSung Jung, the final bidder to acquire cash-strapped Eastar Jet, is facing turbulence to complete the takeover and achieve management recovery of the budget carrier, which was on the verge of bankruptcy amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, the Seoul Bankruptcy Court accepted Eastar Jet's plan to sign a contract with property developer Sung Jung. The contract will be signed Thursday, with the cost of acquisition estimated at about 110 billion won ($97 million).There are a pile of tasks that Sung Jung needs to work on, including resolving the budget carrier's huge debt, estimated at about 250 billion won, the company's delayed payments for fuel and the use of airport facilities, as well as unpaid wages and severance pay for its employees. Additional investment will also be necessary to normalize the carrier's air transport business, as it needs to obtain an air operator certificate (AOC) again from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Tran

Jun 23, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Sung Jung's takeover of Eastar Jet likely to face turbulence
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