Health
Heat-related illnesses surge this year: national fire agency
The scorching heat wave has led to a spike in heat-related illnesses in Korea this year with temperatures expected to rise further in the coming weeks.
Jun 25, 2024
Jung Min-ho
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.
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Foreign Affairs
Thais account for 35% of undocumented foreign nationals in Korea: justice ministry
Thais account for more than 35 percent of all undocumented foreign nationals staying here, according to the Ministry of Justice on Tuesday.
Jun 25, 2024
Politics
Seoul mayor tops rival politicians in favorability poll
Koreans view Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon more favorably than five other mainstream political figures, a poll showed on Friday.
Jun 21, 2024
Law & Crime
Convicted drug smuggler caught for Korea's third-largest intercepted meth haul dies
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Law & Crime
Court issues arrest warrant for Jeju hotel employee over sexual assault of Chinese tourist
A Jeju hotel receptionist accused of raping a Chinese traveler in her room has been arrested on the charge of sexual assault, according to police on Friday.
Jun 21, 2024
Foreign Affairs
Gov't, KAI join NGO charity campaign for Filipino veterans of Korean War
The government and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the country’s aircraft manufacturer, have joined a fund-raising campaign for Filipino veterans of the 1950-53 Korean War.
Jun 20, 2024
Law & Crime
Man convicted for extorting suspected spycam offender
A man was convicted Thursday of blackmailing and extorting money from another man who allegedly filmed women without their consent.
Jun 20, 2024
Society
164 deadbeat parents hit with int'l travel bans, other penalties for not paying child support
The government has imposed international travel bans or other penalties on 164 parents for refusing to pay child support expenses to the respective custodial parents after divorce.
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Companies
Aqua Planet 63 to close this month after 39 years
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