KBS to remove footage from UNESCO site over damage complaints KBS decided to discard film footage shot at a UNESCO World Heritage site following accusations that it caused damage by hammering nails into the structures, sources said Wednesday.Jan 15, 2025By Yonhap
Thousands rally for and against detention of impeached president Thousands of protesters took to the streets around the presidential residence in Seoul in the early morning hours of Wednesday, rallying both for and against the second attempt by investigators to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over his Dec. 3 martial law imposition.Jan 15, 2025By Lee Hae-rin
Airports Corp. denies Assembly's request for Muan Airport localizer dataThe Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) has refused to disclose its design documents related to the modernization of the localizer facility at Muan International Airport, despite a formal request from lawmakers on the National Assembly's Land Infrastructure and Transport Committee. Jan 15, 2025By KTimes
Seoul hails Philippine caregiver pilot program success, yet nationwide expansion remains uncertain The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday that its pilot program employing caregivers from the Philippines is running smoothly and meeting consistent demand from residents.Jan 15, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Joint memorial for victims of Jeju Air crash to be held Saturday A joint memorial for the victims of the Jeju Air plane crash will be held later this week, officials said Wednesday, as efforts to retrieve the plane wreckage were in their final stages.Jan 15, 2025By Yonhap
SK hynix CEO elected as president of Korea Handball Federation Kwak Noh-jung, CEO of SK hynix, was elected as the 28th president of the Korea Handball Federation, the organization said Tuesday.Jan 15, 2025By Kim Hyun-bin
Acting president says job market outlook remains 'challenging' Acting President Choi Sang-mok offered a somewhat pessimistic forecast for the job market on Wednesday, partly attributing the latest employment figures to negative sentiment among employers.Jan 15, 2025By Yonhap
Gov't to bolster safety monitoring of products on overseas shopping platforms Korea's standard agency said Wednesday it plans to enhance safety surveillance of products sold on overseas shopping platforms amid soaring direct purchases made by local consumers.Jan 15, 2025By Yonhap
Lawyer says Yoon will voluntarily appear before CIO if police withdraw President Yoon Suk Yeol will comply with the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials' (CIO) warrant by voluntarily appearing at its headquarters and plans to personally address the situation before departing, his lawyer said, Wednesday.Jan 15, 2025By KTimes
Korea's employment growth slows to 3-year low in 2024 Korea's on-year employment growth slowed significantly in 2024 as the number of new hires fell in the manufacturing and retail sectors, and among young people, data showed Wednesday.Jan 15, 2025By Yonhap
