Korea Times Politics & City Reporter
Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
Sixteen members of four different criminal organizations have been indicted on charges of smuggling illicit drugs worth 7 billion won ($5 million) into Korea from Cambodia.
All new conscript candidates will be required to receive drug tests starting July 10 as part of the military’s effort to keep the armed forces from the growing problem of substance abuse.
Korea will ease visa requirements for foreign researchers as part of efforts to attract more talent in the field of science.
Korean Air, the country’s flag carrier and largest airline, said Monday that its cabin crew will stop providing cabin services 40 minutes before landing, as the company moves to strengthen safety rules in the wake of recent turbulence incidents.
Korea has launched an online platform to work with other countries in fighting international sex crimes targeting children.
Public support in South Korea for developing its own nuclear weapons has rebounded this year, with 66 percent backing the idea amid ongoing nuclear threats from North Korea, a new poll shows.
A woman in her 50s is being investigated by police over a golf shot that was responsible for the death of another woman, according to police on Friday.
Korea issued a travel advisory Thursday for Bolivia after a short-lived attempted coup there, urging Korean residents and tourists in the South American country to take extra precaution to stay safe.
A woman in her 60s has died after being struck in the head by a golf ball.
Seoul's Gangnam District residents who are turning 100 years old this year or older will be given presents as the district office celebrates their longevity and promotes the value of respect for older people in society.