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K-water showcases cutting-edge water management technologies at CES 2025

The Korea Water Resources Corp. (K-water) showcased the country’s cutting-edge water management technologies at the CES 2025 tech trade show in Las Vegas, marking a significant step toward expanding its global exports, company officials said Monday.

Jan 13, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
K-water showcases cutting-edge water management technologies at CES 2025

Male parental leave reaches record high, surpassing 40,000 in 2024

As of November last year, three in 10 people taking parental leave were men, a record high and a 20 percent increase from the previous year, according to the Ministry of Employment and Labor on Monday. The number of male workers taking parental leave is expected to surpass 40,000 for the first time when December’s figures are included.

Jan 13, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Male parental leave reaches record high, surpassing 40,000 in 2024

Far-right YouTubers rake in $23,000 daily capitalizing on 'Yoon's 40% approval rating'

Far-right YouTubers who vocally support President Yoon Suk Yeol are earning an average of 31 million won ($23,000) daily in donations.

Jan 13, 2025By KTimes
Far-right YouTubers rake in $23,000 daily capitalizing on 'Yoon's 40% approval rating'

Jeju Air crash investigation hits major snag with black box missing final 4 minutes

The investigation into the Jeju Air crash has hit a major roadblock after it was revealed that the aircraft’s black box did not record the final four minutes leading up to its collision with a localizer at Muan International Airport. Experts warn this will make determining the precise cause of the accident exceedingly difficult.

Jan 13, 2025By KTimes
Jeju Air crash investigation hits major snag with black box missing final 4 minutes

Man arrested for brandishing box cutter near presidential residence

A man was arrested near the presidential residence in central Seoul on Sunday for brandishing a box cutter toward demonstrators at the scene, police said.

Jan 12, 2025By Yonhap
Man arrested for brandishing box cutter near presidential residence

Universities push to raise tuition amid financial difficulties

Despite the government’s tuition freeze policy, at least 13 universities in Korea have decided or are considering raising undergraduate tuition fees this year, citing financial strain, the government reported Sunday.

Jan 12, 2025By Lee Hae-rin
Universities push to raise tuition amid financial difficulties

Popular Hwacheon ice fishing festival opens in Gangwon Province

The 2025 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, one of Korea's most popular winter events, kicked off Saturday in the northeastern county of Hwacheon, offering nearly a month of ice fishing and seasonal activities.

Jan 11, 2025By Yonhap
Popular Hwacheon ice fishing festival opens in Gangwon Province

Jeju Air jet black boxes stopped recording before crash: transport ministry

The black boxes holding the flight data and cockpit voice recorders for the crashed Jeju Air flight that left 179 people dead stopped recording four minutes before the disaster, Korea's transport ministry said Saturday.

Jan 11, 2025By Yonhap
Jeju Air jet black boxes stopped recording before crash: transport ministry
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Neighbors of presidential residence struggle with prolonged protests, safety concerns

An accessory shop near the presidential residence in central Seoul's Hannam-dong saw a significant decline in visitors, particularly foreign tourists, amid ongoing protests both in support of and against impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol over his botched martial law.

Jan 10, 2025By Jung Da-hyun
Neighbors of presidential residence struggle with prolonged protests, safety concerns

Four women in their 70s and 80s graduate elementary school in Yeonggwang County

A special graduation ceremony took place at Goonseo Elementary School in Yeonggwang County, South Jeolla Province, Thursday. Among the six graduates, four were elderly women who fulfilled a lifelong dream of completing their elementary education after missing the opportunity in their youth.

Jan 10, 2025By KTimes
Four women in their 70s and 80s graduate elementary school in Yeonggwang County
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