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Tens of thousands set to hold rallies for, against Yoon's impeachment

Tens of thousands of people are expected to hold large-scale rallies for or against President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment Saturday, police said Friday, as the nation is still reeling from political fallout from Yoon's failed bid to impose martial law Dec. 3.

Feb 28, 2025By Yonhap
Tens of thousands set to hold rallies for, against Yoon's impeachment

Air Busan plane caught fire 10 minutes after takeoff was delayed: report

The fire that broke out on an Air Busan plane last month occurred 10 minutes after an airport ordered its takeoff to be delayed, a preliminary investigation report showed Thursday, with the plane's captain instructing everyone on board to be evacuated one minute after the fire was detected.

Feb 27, 2025By Yonhap
Air Busan plane caught fire 10 minutes after takeoff was delayed: report

Seoul begins trial run of Han River buses ahead of official launch

Seoul's city government announced on Thursday plans to launch its ambitious water transportation system in the first half of this year, following pilot operations.

Feb 27, 2025By Lee Hae-rin
Seoul begins trial run of Han River buses ahead of official launch

Gov't to resume public disclosure of construction firms with fatal accidents

The government said Thursday it will resume disclosing a list of major construction firms involved in fatal accidents, along with details of their ongoing projects, after having halted the practice in 2023.

Feb 27, 2025By Yonhap
Gov't to resume public disclosure of construction firms with fatal accidents

Gov't hints at scrapping increase of medical school admissions quota for next year

The government has raised the possibility of scrapping a controversial increase of medical school admissions for next year, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday, as it seeks to resolve a prolonged dispute with trainee doctors.

Feb 26, 2025By Yonhap
Gov't hints at scrapping increase of medical school admissions quota for next year

Gov't forecasts total fertility rate will continue rising this year

The number of babies born in Korea last year increased for the first time in nearly a decade, data showed, Wednesday. The government views the upward trend as having been supported by a rise in marriages and many policies implemented to help parents with young children.

Feb 26, 2025By Jung Min-ho
Gov't forecasts total fertility rate will continue rising this year
  • 94,000 seek fertility tests so far this year, signaling rebound in birthrate

Student quota dispute throws Korean med schools into uncertainty ahead of new semester

With only days remaining before the new semester begins, medical schools in Korea are facing unprecedented difficulties due to a standoff between the government and doctors regarding student quotas, leaving them in a state of uncertainty.

Feb 26, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Student quota dispute throws Korean med schools into uncertainty ahead of new semester
  • Gov't, doctors remain poles apart as feud hits 1-year mark

Foreign nationals now need gov't approval to buy land in border islands

Foreign nationals will now be required to obtain permission from local governments to purchase land in more than a dozen border island areas, including five islands in the West Sea near the inter-Korean border, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Wednesday.

Feb 26, 2025By Lee Hyo-jin
Foreign nationals now need gov't approval to buy land in border islands

Number of people changing residences falls to 16-year low in January

The number of Koreans who relocated to new residences last month fell to its lowest level in 16 years, data showed Wednesday.

Feb 26, 2025By Yonhap
Number of people changing residences falls to 16-year low in January

North Gyeongsang governor urges Trump to invite Kim Jong-un to APEC Summit

As Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and royal tombs, gears up to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in November, Gov. Lee Cheol-woo expressed hopes that the city will become a symbol of peace with the leaders of the U.S., North Korea, China and Russia attending.

Feb 26, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
North Gyeongsang governor urges Trump to invite Kim Jong-un to APEC Summit
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