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Daejeon citizens shocked and heartbroken by student's death

Citizens of the central city of Daejeon said Tuesday they were shocked and heartbroken by the murder of a young student at the hands of her teacher the previous day.

Feb 11, 2025By Yonhap

Daejeon citizens shocked and heartbroken by student's death

Bank robber with toy water gun foiled in Busan after two-minute standoff

A bank robber who wrapped a toy water gun in a black plastic bag to make it look like a firearm was caught just two minutes after entering a bank in Busan.

Feb 11, 2025By KTimes

Bank robber with toy water gun foiled in Busan after two-minute standoff

Acting President Choi urges swift pension reform to address demographic crisis

Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Tuesday called for the swift implementation of major reforms to the national pension system to address Korea's rapidly aging population, emphasizing the need for bipartisan agreement.

Feb 11, 2025By Yonhap

Acting President Choi urges swift pension reform to address demographic crisis

Foreign tourists avoid Bukchon Hanok Village amid impeachment trial

As rallies surrounding President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial intensify, foreign tourists are increasingly avoiding Bukchon Hanok Village and nearby attractions.

Feb 10, 2025By KTimes

Foreign tourists avoid Bukchon Hanok Village amid impeachment trial

Kyung Hee University professor appointed Tourism Sciences Society head

The Tourism Sciences Society of Korea appointed Kyung Hee University professor Seo Won-seok as its president. Seo is a professor at the university's College of Hotel and Tourism Management.

Feb 10, 2025By Jhoo Dong-chan

Kyung Hee University professor appointed Tourism Sciences Society head

Economic slump fuels demand for cheaper flower bouquets during graduation season

Kim, a 51-year-old florist based in central Seoul, has seen a significant drop in customers in recent weeks, receiving only three to four bouquet orders despite this period typically being one of the busiest times of the year.

Feb 10, 2025By Lee Hae-rin

Economic slump fuels demand for cheaper flower bouquets during graduation season

Illegal Korean content streaming operators caught in Vietnam

Two individuals suspected of running illegal video streaming sites in Vietnam have been apprehended, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday.

Feb 10, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul

Illegal Korean content streaming operators caught in Vietnam

1 dead, 1 injured in explosion at oil storage tank in Ulsan

An oil storage tank in the southeastern city of Ulsan exploded Monday, leaving one person dead and another injured, officials said.

Feb 10, 2025By Yonhap

1 dead, 1 injured in explosion at oil storage tank in Ulsan

Search efforts continue for 2nd day to find 5 missing on sunken fishing trawler

Search and rescue efforts were under way for the second day Monday after a fishing trawler carrying 14 people on board sank in waters off the southern coast, leaving five people dead and five others missing.

Feb 10, 2025By Yonhap