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Gov't to accept applications for new global startup entrepreneurial visa

The government said Wednesday it will begin accepting applications for a newly introduced special visa category for global startup entrepreneurs this week.

Nov 6, 2024By Yonhap
Gov't to accept applications for new global startup entrepreneurial visa

Health ministry advises reporters to refrain from covering suicide cases

Korea's health ministry and a journalist association on Wednesday released revised reporting guidelines on suicide news amid the rising number of people taking their own lives in the country.

Nov 6, 2024By Yonhap
Health ministry advises reporters to refrain from covering suicide cases

Celebrity chef Paik Jong-won apologizes as seafood festival draws criticism

Celebrity chef Paik Jong-won, CEO of Theborn Korea, apologized after a wave of complaints from visitors about his highly anticipated seafood festival, Tongyeong Fisherman’s Market. Despite Paik’s confidence in the event, poor weather and logistical issues led to widespread dissatisfaction.

Nov 6, 2024By KTimes
Celebrity chef Paik Jong-won apologizes as seafood festival draws criticism

Luxury hotels donate used furniture for low-income families in Seoul

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will expand a humanitarian initiative to donate used items from luxury hotels to low-incomers and provide them with job opportunities, according to the city government, Tuesday.

Nov 5, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Luxury hotels donate used furniture for low-income families in Seoul

Seoul expands fertility testing support to include single adults to tackle low birthrates

Unmarried men and women in Seoul will also be able to receive support for fertility testing next year as part of the city government's plan to tackle plummeting birthrate.

Nov 5, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Seoul expands fertility testing support to include single adults to tackle low birthrates

Avante crashes into Lamborghini, fueling insurance speculations

A Hyundai Avante collided with a Lamborghini worth about 400 million won ($300,000), sparking widespread discussion as footage of the incident circulated online. Amid growing speculation, an individual claiming to be the Lamborghini's owner clarified the details.

Nov 4, 2024By KTimes
Avante crashes into Lamborghini, fueling insurance speculations

Bill proposed to ban phones in schools as policy idea gains traction

Korea may soon join a growing list of countries moving to ban mobile phones in classrooms, as the policy idea is gaining increasing support from teachers, parents and politicians here.

Nov 3, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Bill proposed to ban phones in schools as policy idea gains traction

Korea foresees surge in travel to China following visa waiver program

Korea’s tourism industry anticipates an increase in the number of travelers visiting China following the neighboring county's decision to allow visa-free entry for Koreans.

Nov 3, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Korea foresees surge in travel to China following visa waiver program

Will nations sign binding global plastic reduction treaty in Busan?

While the U.S. presidential election set for Tuesday may be among one of the most globally anticipated events this month, another crucial gathering with worldwide implications should not go unnoticed.

Nov 2, 2024By Anna J. Park
Will nations sign binding global plastic reduction treaty in Busan?
  • Global attention centers on reducing plastic production as 5th round of negotiations begins in Busan
  • Nations fail to agree on plastic pollution curbs amid opposition from oil producers

'Roketeu Roketeu' replaces 'Apateu Apateu' in viral parody video starring Kim Jong-un

A parody video reimagining BLACKPINK’s Rose and Bruno Mars’s hit song “APT.” with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his sister Kim Yo-jong singing a version titled “Roketeu” (Korean pronunciation of rocket) gained significant attention online.

Nov 1, 2024By KTimes
'Roketeu Roketeu' replaces 'Apateu Apateu' in viral parody video starring Kim Jong-un
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