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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

Major doctors' group votes to impeach embattled chief amid prolonged walkout

The largest Korean doctors' advocacy group voted Sunday to impeach its chief, holding him responsible for poor responses to a prolonged walkout by junior doctors and various other controversies.

Nov 10, 2024By Yonhap
Major doctors' group votes to impeach embattled chief amid prolonged walkout

Concerns grow over AI textbooks as digital dependence increases among students

Concerns grow that artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital textbooks could further increase digital dependency among teenagers, according to teachers, parents and experts, Sunday, as the Ministry of Education plans to roll out new textbooks in schools starting next semester.

Nov 10, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Concerns grow over AI textbooks as digital dependence increases among students

Korea pledges $3 mil. to support climate action in Central Asia

The Korean government said Sunday it will donate $3 million over the next three years to support climate change initiatives in Central Asian countries.

Nov 10, 2024By Yonhap
Korea pledges $3 mil. to support climate action in Central Asia

Fire erupts at POSCO Pohang plant; 1 worker injured

A fire broke at a POSCO factory in the southeastern city of Pohang early Sunday, leaving one worker injured, fire authorities said.

Nov 10, 2024By Yonhap
Fire erupts at POSCO Pohang plant; 1 worker injured

Authorities continue nighttime search for 12 missing from fishing boat

The nighttime search operation to find 12 missing crew members from a fishing boat that sank the previous day continued for a second day Saturday, the coast guard said.

Nov 9, 2024By Yonhap
Authorities continue nighttime search for 12 missing from fishing boat
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