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DPK criticizes Yoon gov't as Japan's Sado gold mine gains UNESCO status

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Monday criticized the government for failing to prevent a Japanese gold mine associated with Korea's wartime forced labor from being listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Jul 29, 2024By Yonhap
DPK criticizes Yoon gov't as Japan's Sado gold mine gains UNESCO status

Foreign tourist arrivals in Korea reach 96% of pre-pandemic levels in June

The number of foreigners visiting Korea recovered to nearly 96 percent of pre-pandemic levels last month, the state-run tourism promotion agency said Monday.

Jul 29, 2024By Yonhap
Foreign tourist arrivals in Korea reach 96% of pre-pandemic levels in June

Gov't to provide over $405.1 mil. of liquidity for TMON, WeMakePrice incident

The government has decided to extend at least 560 billion won ($405.1 million) of funds to support small vendors suffering from payment delays by the e-commerce platforms TMON and WeMakePrice, the finance ministry said Monday.

Jul 29, 2024By Yonhap
Gov't to provide over $405.1 mil. of liquidity for TMON, WeMakePrice incident
  • Prosecutors launch internal legal review over TMON, WeMakePrice incident

1 in 5 working Koreans are over 55: data

Government data released Sunday showed that about one-fifth of workers at companies with 300 or more full-time employees in Korea are aged 55 or older, reflecting the nation's declining birthrate and aging population.

Jul 29, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
1 in 5 working Koreans are over 55: data

Fire put out at S-Oil plant in Ulsan

A fire at a plant of S-Oil, a major refiner, was completely extinguished Sunday, about five hours after it started, according to firefighters.

Jul 28, 2024By Yonhap
Fire put out at S-Oil plant in Ulsan

INTERVIEW K-eco pioneers ESG management, carbon neutrality

The Korea Environment Corp. (K-eco) is taking significant steps to enhance the transparency of the country's environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts amid the global shift toward prioritizing ESG standards in response to the climate crisis, according to a K-eco executive.

Jul 27, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
[INTERVIEW] K-eco pioneers ESG management, carbon neutrality

Prosecutors bust Korea's only dark web drug sales website with 4,000 members

Prosecutors have indicted 16 drug dealers on charges of circulating marijuana and marijuana products worth 860 million won ($620,558) on Korea's only drug sales website operating on the dark web, officials said Friday.

Jul 26, 2024By Yonhap
Prosecutors bust Korea's only dark web drug sales website with 4,000 members

Korea strives to boost rehabilitation of socially isolated youth

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has launched a pilot project aimed at supporting the mental and physical rehabilitation of isolated and reclusive youth.

Jul 26, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Korea strives to boost rehabilitation of socially isolated youth

Korean language study programs should serve as gateway to culture, history

LOS ANGELES — As interest in Korean culture grows in the United States, so does the demand for learning the Korean language. However, some believe the focus should be on using the language to explore and understand Korean culture more deeply.

Jul 26, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Korean language study programs should serve as gateway to culture, history
  • Beyond K-pop, Korean traditional culture flourishes at Concordia village in US

Acting chief of broadcasting regulator resigns ahead of impeachment vote

Lee Sang-in, acting chief of Korea's state broadcasting regulator, voluntarily stepped down Friday ahead of the National Assembly's planned vote on his impeachment motion.

Jul 26, 2024By Yonhap
Acting chief of broadcasting regulator resigns ahead of impeachment vote
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