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Sex workers fight for relocation support as redevelopment advances in 'Miari Texas'

Around 40 women, their faces hidden behind masks and sunglasses, gathered outside Seongbuk District Office in Seoul on Nov. 7, rallying for their right to remain where they are or receive support.

Nov 13, 2024By KTimes

Sex workers fight for relocation support as redevelopment advances in 'Miari Texas'

Head of NK defectors' group referred to prosecution over leaflet campaign

The head of a North Korean defectors' group was referred to the prosecution Tuesday on charges of sending heavier-than-permitted balloons to the North as part of a leaflet propaganda campaign, police said.

Nov 12, 2024By Yonhap

Head of NK defectors' group referred to prosecution over leaflet campaign

Prison guards urged to minimize use of restraint devices after inmate's death

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea urged a prison warden to minimize the use of restraint devices, saying that “excessive use” of such equipment could be detrimental to the health of some inmates.

Nov 12, 2024By Jung Min-ho

Prison guards urged to minimize use of restraint devices after inmate's death

4 British unknown soldiers killed in Korean War identified

The identities of four British soldiers, who were anonymously buried at the U.N. Memorial Cemetery in Busan, have been confirmed, and Britain's defense ministry held a dedication ceremony for the tombstones inscribed with their names Tuesday.

Nov 12, 2024By Yonhap

4 British unknown soldiers killed in Korean War identified

Regulator finds unfair practices by wedding planners

Korea's antitrust regulator said Tuesday that it has uncovered unfair practices by wedding planners that organize services like photography, dress rentals and makeup, which are often cited as major factors driving up wedding costs in the country.

Nov 12, 2024By Yonhap

Regulator finds unfair practices by wedding planners

Rights watchdog recommends inspection of prison 'protection rooms' after inmate's death

The state human rights watchdog recommended Tuesday that the justice ministry inspect "protection rooms" in correctional facilities nationwide after an inmate, placed in one of such rooms for violent behavior, died in March due to suspected neglect.

Nov 12, 2024By Yonhap

Rights watchdog recommends inspection of prison 'protection rooms' after inmate's death

Banks to adjust operating hours on college entrance exam day

Korean banks will begin operations an hour later than usual on Thursday due to the national college entrance exam, a local association of banks said Tuesday.

Nov 12, 2024By Yonhap

Banks to adjust operating hours on college entrance exam day

Korean independence fighter's remains to return home after 105 years

The remains of Korean independence fighter Lee Ui-gyeong, known for the autobiographical fiction "The Yalu River Flows" that portrays life during Japan's 1910-45 colonization, will return home from Germany this week, 105 years after Lee left the nation, the veterans ministry said Tuesday.

Nov 12, 2024By Yonhap

Korean independence fighter's remains to return home after 105 years

Flight takeoffs, landings to be suspended for noise control during college entrance exam

The government said Tuesday all aircraft takeoffs and landings across Korea will be temporarily prohibited to keep noise down during this year's annual College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) later this week.

Nov 12, 2024By Yonhap

Flight takeoffs, landings to be suspended for noise control during college entrance exam

Seoul City to test UAM service next year for 2030 commercialization

Demonstration flights for urban air mobility (UAM) services are set to begin next year, focusing on the Yeouido and Han River areas, with plans to commercialize these services by 2030, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday.

Nov 11, 2024By Jung Da-hyun

Seoul City to test UAM service next year for 2030 commercialization

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Society

Sex workers fight for relocation support as redevelopment advances in 'Miari Texas'

Head of NK defectors' group referred to prosecution over leaflet campaign

Prison guards urged to minimize use of restraint devices after inmate's death

4 British unknown soldiers killed in Korean War identified

Regulator finds unfair practices by wedding planners

Rights watchdog recommends inspection of prison 'protection rooms' after inmate's death

Banks to adjust operating hours on college entrance exam day

Korean independence fighter's remains to return home after 105 years

Flight takeoffs, landings to be suspended for noise control during college entrance exam

Seoul City to test UAM service next year for 2030 commercialization

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