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Supreme Court upholds fine on pastor over forcibly outing sexual orientation

The Supreme Court upheld a ruling that ordered a pastor to pay a fine of 500,000 won ($362.52) for exposing and denouncing the sexual orientation of an individual without consent, judicial officials said Friday.

Nov 1, 2024By Yonhap
Supreme Court upholds fine on pastor over forcibly outing sexual orientation

Presidential office says Yoon 'severed' ties with self-proclaimed power broker at center of allegations

The presidential office said Friday that President Yoon Suk Yeol had "severed" ties with a self-proclaimed power broker at the center of allegations that Yoon was involved in the nomination of a candidate for the parliamentary by-elections in 2022, when he was president-elect.

Nov 1, 2024By Yonhap
Presidential office says Yoon 'severed' ties with self-proclaimed power broker at center of allegations

40-person no-show by Jeongseon County Office ends in settlement with restaurant

Jeongseon County Office in Gangwon Province has addressed the controversy over its 40-person no-show reservation at a barbecue restaurant, attributing the incident to a consulting firm's error.

Nov 1, 2024By KTimes
40-person no-show by Jeongseon County Office ends in settlement with restaurant

Gov't to designate 3 cities as nation's first 'hydrogen complexes'

The government said Friday it will designate three cities as the nation's first hydrogen-specialized complexes and support their growth into hydrogen industry hubs.

Nov 1, 2024By Yonhap
Gov't to designate 3 cities as nation's first 'hydrogen complexes'

Local gov't matchmaking programs criticized for ineffectiveness

Municipal administrations have been scrambling to host matchmaking events to help boost the country’s ever-falling birthrates, but criticism is rising over their effectiveness, according to critics, Thursday.

Oct 31, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Local gov't matchmaking programs criticized for ineffectiveness

Seoul City to allocate $34.7 bil. for 2025, prioritizing low birthrate, aging society challenges

Seoul City plans to allocate a 48 trillion won ($34.7 billion) budget for next year, prioritizing policies to address the city’s low birthrate and strengthen health and safety measures for residents, the city government said Thursday.

Oct 31, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul City to allocate $34.7 bil. for 2025, prioritizing low birthrate, aging society challenges

Special education teacher found dead amid heavy workload before wedding

A 30-year-old special education teacher in Incheon was found dead in her home on Oct. 24, raising concerns about the extreme pressures faced by educators in overcrowded special education classrooms.

Oct 31, 2024By KTimes
Special education teacher found dead amid heavy workload before wedding

Local gov'ts reorganize to better address population decline

With Korea's declining population recognized as a critical national challenge, municipal administrations are stepping up their efforts to create and expand agencies focused on population issues, according to officials, Tuesday.

Oct 30, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Local gov'ts reorganize to better address population decline

Korea aims to extend leave for female workers after miscarriage, stillbirth

Korea will aim to expand paid leave for women who experience miscarriage or stillbirth and introduce a similar leave for husbands as part of statewide efforts to address the nation’s low birthrate, according to officials, Wednesday.

Oct 30, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Korea aims to extend leave for female workers after miscarriage, stillbirth

Woman dies after being trapped in car door at parking lot

A woman in her 50s was killed after getting trapped by her car door while attempting to pay a parking fee in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province.

Oct 30, 2024By KTimes
Woman dies after being trapped in car door at parking lot
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