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Seoul City to invest $126.4 in 5 years project to nurture Korean versions of IKEA

The Seoul city government will invest 172.3 billion won ($126.4) over the next five years in an ambitious design industry development project aimed at nurturing Korean versions of the global furniture giant IKEA, officials said Wednesday.

Oct 16, 2024By Yonhap

Seoul City to invest $126.4 in 5 years project to nurture Korean versions of IKEA

Seniors' income, education level on rise: data

Senior citizens' income and education levels have improved significantly in 2023 from three years earlier, a survey showed Wednesday.

Oct 16, 2024By Yonhap

Seniors' income, education level on rise: data

Korea's human rights commission reverses school phone policy, igniting debate

A recent decision by the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) has reignited heated debates over the mandatory collection of mobile phones in schools here.

Oct 16, 2024By KTimes

Korea's human rights commission reverses school phone policy, igniting debate

Local administrations scramble to cope with growing risks of sinkholes

Seoul and other municipal administrations are increasingly deploying advanced equipment to detect and deal with sinkholes amid growing public concerns, but experts are raising doubts over the effectiveness of these efforts.

Oct 16, 2024By Jung Da-hyun

Local administrations scramble to cope with growing risks of sinkholes

Seoul mayor considers expanding foreign caregiver program

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said Tuesday that the city government plans to expand its foreign caregiver program to include workers from not only the Philippines but also Cambodia and other Southeast Asian countries.

Oct 15, 2024By Jung Da-hyun

Seoul mayor considers expanding foreign caregiver program

EXCLUSIVE Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Vietnam under review for Korea's nanny program: source

Visang vows to lead future of education with AllviA platform

Education platform provider and textbook maker Visang has introduced the comprehensive education platform AllviA Connect Learning.

Oct 15, 2024By Jhoo Dong-chan

Visang vows to lead future of education with AllviA platform

Gov't to disclose child-related workplaces hiring sexual offenders more broadly

Information about whether sexual offenders are employed at child-related facilities will be available at the websites of local governments and regional education offices as part of efforts to ensure such offenders are not hired, the gender ministry said Tuesday.

Oct 15, 2024By Yonhap

Gov't to disclose child-related workplaces hiring sexual offenders more broadly

Korea to operate test zone for flying taxis on Jeju

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday that the government will designate Jeju Island as a test operation zone for urban air mobility (UAM) to support the integration of flying taxis with the island's tourism industry.

Oct 15, 2024By Yonhap

Korea to operate test zone for flying taxis on Jeju

Korean cities battle autumn's ginkgo nut challenge

Ginkgo trees have long been appreciated by Koreans. Representing hope, peace, vitality and love, they are often found near schools, parks and forests. Thanks to their vibrant colors and resilience to pollution, they have also been chosen to line city streets.

Oct 15, 2024By Kim Se-jeong

Korean cities battle autumn's ginkgo nut challenge

More Koreans want to get married, have children: report

More than 65 percent of single Koreans say they want to get married, according to a report suggesting that their views of marriage and having children are becoming more positive.

Oct 15, 2024By Jung Min-ho

More Koreans want to get married, have children: report

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