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Childbirths in Korea extend gains to 2nd month in August

The number of babies born in Korea increased on-year for the second consecutive month in August, data showed Wednesday, amid lingering demographic challenges caused by the ultra-low birth rate and rapid aging.

Oct 23, 2024By Yonhap
Childbirths in Korea extend gains to 2nd month in August

Seoul to bury 94% of above-ground railways underground

The Seoul city government on Wednesday announced a plan to bury 94 percent of the capital's above-ground railway sections underground to create an extensive green space on the reclaimed land.

Oct 23, 2024By Yonhap
Seoul to bury 94% of above-ground railways underground

Former Deputy Speaker Lee Sang-deuk dies at 89, remembered as key political figure

Lee Sang-deuk, a former deputy speaker of the National Assembly and elder brother of former President Lee Myung-bak, died on Monday due to old age. He was 89.

Oct 23, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
Former Deputy Speaker Lee Sang-deuk dies at 89, remembered as key political figure

Seoul to implement special crowd control measures in busy districts during Halloween week

The Seoul city government will deploy patrol forces and implement traffic controls in the city's 15 most crowded districts during the upcoming Halloween week to prevent overcrowding, officials said Wednesday.

Oct 23, 2024By Yonhap
Seoul to implement special crowd control measures in busy districts during Halloween week

UNESCO establishes Korea-proposed award for global citizenship education

The U.N. cultural agency has established a Korea-proposed award to recognize efforts in nurturing education on global issues, such as human rights, sustainability and diversity, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.

Oct 23, 2024By Yonhap
UNESCO establishes Korea-proposed award for global citizenship education

Gangnam emerges as hub for fortune-telling, spiritual services

Fortune-telling, deeply rooted in Korean culture, continues to thrive in modern Seoul, with wealthy neighborhoods like Gangnam District’s Nonhyeon-dong emerging as major hubs where spiritual consultations flourish in areas of high foot traffic and affluence.

Oct 23, 2024By KTimes
Gangnam emerges as hub for fortune-telling, spiritual services
  • Over 300,000 shamans in Korea: A community invisible to the government
  • Shamans go digital as young Koreans seek answers on jobs, marriage
  • Shamans struggle with social stigma in Korea

4-way body to address medical dispute likely to launch next week

A four-way body consisting of the two main political parties, the government and doctors' representatives will likely launch next week, according to officials, Tuesday.

Oct 22, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
4-way body to address medical dispute likely to launch next week

2024 World Korean Business Convention connects domestic, overseas corporate leaders

JEONJU _ The World Korean Business Convention started at Jeonbuk National University in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, on Tuesday.

Oct 22, 2024By Jhoo Dong-chan
2024 World Korean Business Convention connects domestic, overseas corporate leaders

Seoul City overhauls bus system after 20 years: routes reorganized, subsidy structure reformed

Seoul's bus routes will be reorganized for the first time in 20 years to ensure that all residents are within a five-minute walk of public transportation, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday.

Oct 22, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul City overhauls bus system after 20 years: routes reorganized, subsidy structure reformed

Head of senior citizens group calls for raising elderly age threshold from 65 to 75

The new chairman of the Korean Senior Citizens Association proposed Monday that the minimum age for eligibility for senior welfare benefits be raised from 65 to 75 in light of the rapidly aging population.

Oct 21, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Head of senior citizens group calls for raising elderly age threshold from 65 to 75
  • 30% of young Koreans support abolition of national pension system: poll
  • Korea becomes 'super-aged' society as 20% of population are 65 or older
  • Rights commission recommends raising retirement age to 65
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