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Rights watchdog rules in favor of mobile phone ban in schools

The state human rights watchdog has ruled in favor of a high school's ban on the use of mobile phones by its students on campus, reversing its previous position that such a ban violates their human rights.

Oct 8, 2024By Yonhap
Rights watchdog rules in favor of mobile phone ban in schools

2 out of 3 Singaporeans positive about Korea: Son Heung-min tops BTS in popularity

Two out of three Singaporeans have a positive impression of Korea, with football star Son Heung-min topping the list of most popular Korean figures, surpassing even BTS, according to a recent survey.

Oct 8, 2024By KTimes
2 out of 3 Singaporeans positive about Korea: Son Heung-min tops BTS in popularity

Police arranging questioning date for Moon's daughter over alleged drunk driving

Police have not yet determined when to call in the daughter of former President Moon Jae-in for questioning over her alleged drunk driving, a senior police official said Monday.

Oct 7, 2024By Yonhap
Police arranging questioning date for Moon's daughter over alleged drunk driving

Ex-President Moon's daughter booked for drunk driving

Former President Moon Jae-in's daughter was booked Saturday for drunk driving in Seoul, resulting in minor injuries to a taxi driver, officials said.

Oct 5, 2024By Yonhap
Ex-President Moon's daughter booked for drunk driving

2 Philippine domestic helpers detained after weeks of absence from work

Two Philippine domestic helpers were detained in the southeastern port city of Busan, Friday, after weeks of absence from work without permission, according to a local immigration office.

Oct 5, 2024By Yonhap
2 Philippine domestic helpers detained after weeks of absence from work
  • Seoul City drops curfew, revises other rules for Filipino nannies

Video of Benz owner goes viral for refusing to pay substitute driver citing body odor

A video of a substitute driver repeatedly apologizing after being insulted by a Mercedes owner, who refused to pay the driving fee due to a supposed body odor, has gone viral online.

Oct 5, 2024By KTimes
Video of Benz owner goes viral for refusing to pay substitute driver citing body odor

Seoul to host Smart Life Week ICT fair showcasing future of urban living

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host the inaugural Smart Life Week, comprehensive information and communication technology (ICT) fair, from Thursday to Saturday at COEX in southern Seoul.

Oct 4, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul to host Smart Life Week ICT fair showcasing future of urban living

4 student activists caught trying to enter presidential office

Four liberal student activists were apprehended by police Friday while attempting to trespass at the presidential office compound in Seoul's Yongsan district.

Oct 4, 2024By Yonhap
4 student activists caught trying to enter presidential office

Outrage as firefighters' meals cost less than convenience lunchboxes

The budget for firefighters' meals is facing criticism, as some meals cost as little as 3,000 won ($2.20 USD), prompting complaints that even convenience store lunchboxes offer better quality.

Oct 4, 2024By KTimes
Outrage as firefighters' meals cost less than convenience lunchboxes

Mental health patient waits 5 hours for emergency admission after self-harm attempt

On the evening of Sept. 11, a distress call was made to the police in Seoul, reporting that a man who had been suffering from depression attempted to harm himself at home by igniting charcoal briquettes.

Oct 4, 2024By KTimes
Mental health patient waits 5 hours for emergency admission after self-harm attempt
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