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Delivery platform commissions to be lowered next year following talks

Delivery platforms and their partner restaurants reached an agreement Thursday on reducing controversial commission fees to 2 to 7.8 percent from the current 9.8 percent starting next year, officials said.

Nov 14, 2024By Yonhap
Delivery platform commissions to be lowered next year following talks

Gov't unveils measures to address consumer complaints in wedding industry

The government unveiled a package of measures aimed at addressing long-standing consumer complaints in the wedding industry Thursday, which has often been cited as a significant factor driving up the high costs of marriage.

Nov 14, 2024By Yonhap
Gov't unveils measures to address consumer complaints in wedding industry

College entrance exam held amid record number of retakers

The annual college entrance exam was held nationwide Thursday with a record number of retakers driven in part by an increase in medical school admissions.

Nov 14, 2024By Yonhap
College entrance exam held amid record number of retakers
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Does Korea still need women's universities?

The escalating tension between Dongduk Women's University students and its administration regarding a possible transition to a coeducational school is sparking a debate over whether Korea still needs higher educational institutions for women.

Nov 13, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Does Korea still need women's universities?

Korea to pause temporarily on Thursday for college entrance exam

All aircraft takeoffs and landings across Korea will be restricted for about 35 minutes to keep the noise down during Thursday’s annual college entrance exam, held nationwide.

Nov 13, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Korea to pause temporarily on Thursday for college entrance exam

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
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