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Obesity becomes increasingly common cause of death in Korea

Obesity is increasingly becoming a cause of death in Korea, with more than 110,000 individuals dying in 2022 after carrying excessive body fat and being diagnosed with fatal diseases, a report showed Thursday.

Dec 19, 2024By Yi Whan-woo
Obesity becomes increasingly common cause of death in Korea

Number of people over 40 and single jumps sixfold in 2 decades

The proportion of unmarried individuals in their 40s increased 6.7 times for men and 5.7 times for women in 2020 compared with 20 years earlier, a government report showed Thursday, underscoring the trend of delayed marriages that is partly blamed for Korea's ultra-low birthrate.

Dec 19, 2024By Yonhap
Number of people over 40 and single jumps sixfold in 2 decades

Seoul city announces 11 civic representatives for New Year's bell-ringing event

The Seoul city government on Thursday announced a list of civic representatives to take part in the bell-ringing ceremony in downtown Seoul at midnight on New Year's Eve.

Dec 19, 2024By Yonhap
Seoul city announces 11 civic representatives for New Year's bell-ringing event

Police records reveal tense night of martial law deployment

At least 3,700 police officers were mobilized to the National Assembly and Yongsan during the Dec. 3 martial law imposition, according to police duty logs acquired by an opposition party lawmaker Wednesday.

Dec 19, 2024By KTimes
Police records reveal tense night of martial law deployment

How co-workers won $750,000 each in lottery twist

The story of how two co-workers won 1 billion won ($750,000) each in the lottery has been revealed, and it's all thanks to one winner encouraging the other to purchase the next ticket.

Dec 19, 2024By KTimes
How co-workers won $750,000 each in lottery twist

11 areas designated as special disaster zones after last month's snowfall

The government on Wednesday designated 11 areas across the country that suffered serious damage from last month's snowfall as special disaster zones eligible for state support.

Dec 18, 2024By Yonhap
11 areas designated as special disaster zones after last month's snowfall

Cyberattacks using generative AI technology expected to increase next year: report

Cyberattacks utilizing generative artificial intelligence technology as a tool are expected to grow next year, a government report showed Wednesday.

Dec 18, 2024By Yonhap
Cyberattacks using generative AI technology expected to increase next year: report

Parental leave declines for 1st time in 2023 amid falling marriages, childbirths

The number of Korean workers taking parental leave fell for the first time in 2023, reflecting a broader decline in marriages and childbirths, data showed Wednesday.

Dec 18, 2024By Yonhap
Parental leave declines for 1st time in 2023 amid falling marriages, childbirths

Banner criticizing Yoon, ruling party in Daegu goes viral

A banner in Daegu expressing frustration with President Yoon Suk Yeol and the ruling People Power Party (PPP) gained significant attention online, sparking discussions about shifting political sentiment in the traditionally conservative stronghold.

Dec 18, 2024By KTimes
Banner criticizing Yoon, ruling party in Daegu goes viral

Dozens of troops involved in martial law incident classified as 'at risk' for mental health issues

Dozens of soldiers deployed to the National Assembly during the Dec. 3 martial law declaration have been classified as part of a “mental health risk group,” raising concerns regarding post-traumatic stress and emotional distress.

Dec 18, 2024By KTimes
Dozens of troops involved in martial law incident classified as 'at risk' for mental health issues
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