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7 killed, 12 injured in hotel fire in Bucheon

Seven people were killed and a dozen others injured following a fire at a hotel in Bucheon, just west of Seoul, on Thursday, firefighting authorities said.

Aug 22, 2024By Yonhap
7 killed, 12 injured in hotel fire in Bucheon
  • Electrical factor most likely cause of Bucheon hotel fire

Presidential office expresses disappointment over BOK's rate freeze

The presidential office expressed disappointment over the Bank of Korea's decision to freeze the key rate at 3.5 percent Thursday, citing concerns over its impact on domestic consumption.

Aug 22, 2024By Yonhap
Presidential office expresses disappointment over BOK's rate freeze

Korea to launch AI-based King Sejong Institute platform by 2027

Korea will launch a generative AI-powered online platform by 2027 to offer courses from its state-supported Korean language learning centers, to meet the growing demand for learning the language, the culture ministry said Thursday.

Aug 22, 2024By Yonhap
Korea to launch AI-based King Sejong Institute platform by 2027

Korea will expand free trade deals with emerging markets: PM

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Thursday that Korea will push to expand free trade agreements (FTAs) with emerging markets in Asia and Africa to boost the export-driven economy and enhance supply chain resilience.

Aug 22, 2024By Yonhap
Korea will expand free trade deals with emerging markets: PM

Court of appeals orders Japan firm to compensate forced labor victim's children

A Seoul court of appeals, reversing a ruling by a district court, ordered Japan's Nippon Steel on Thursday to pay compensation of 100 million won ($74,676) to four children of a deceased South Korean victim of Japan's wartime forced labor.

Aug 22, 2024By Yonhap
Court of appeals orders Japan firm to compensate forced labor victim's children

PM visits independence fighter on 101st birthday

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo visited one of the oldest surviving independence fighters on his 101st birthday Wednesday, saying he thanks him for his service and wishes him good health, according to the prime minister's office.

Aug 21, 2024By Yonhap
PM visits independence fighter on 101st birthday

Safety concerns grow as more electric scooters catch fire

Concerns are growing over the safety of electric scooters amid a recent surge in electric vehicle battery fires, particularly when scooters are left unattended on sidewalks and at apartment complexes, according to experts, Wednesday.

Aug 21, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Safety concerns grow as more electric scooters catch fire

Battery fires in e-scooters, e-bikes on rise amid lack of oversight

Concerns over the safety of electric scooters and e-bikes are growing as fires involving these mobility devices surge. Meanwhile, safety regulations and guidelines are inadequate, as authorities seemingly have emphasized their use over ensuring their safe operation.

Aug 21, 2024By KTimes
Battery fires in e-scooters, e-bikes on rise amid lack of oversight

Will Seoul erect flagpole at Gwanghwamun Square despite controversy?

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will move forward with plans to establish a national symbolic space at Gwanghwamun Square, although the inclusion of a 100-meter-tall flagpole remains uncertain, officials said Tuesday.

Aug 20, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Will Seoul erect flagpole at Gwanghwamun Square despite controversy?

Gov't to resume bus tours of US military base in Yongsan after 4-year hiatus

A monthly bus tour program into U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Yongsan in the middle of Seoul is set to resume next month, the land ministry announced Monday.

Aug 19, 2024By Anna J. Park
Gov't to resume bus tours of US military base in Yongsan after 4-year hiatus
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