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Childbirths in Korea rise for 2nd month for first time in about 9 years

The number of babies born in Korea rose for the second month in a row in May for the first time in about nine years, data showed Wednesday, as the country is struggling to boost its ultra-low birthrate.

Jul 24, 2024By Yonhap
Childbirths in Korea rise for 2nd month for first time in about 9 years

INTERVIEW North Chungcheong Province offers jobs, tuition relief to attract 10,000 international students

North Chungcheong Province has unveiled a new comprehensive package of policies for international students, including offering stable jobs and lowering tuition fees, to address the region's growing demographic challenges, according to the province's top policymaker.

Jul 24, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
[INTERVIEW] North Chungcheong Province offers jobs, tuition relief to attract 10,000 international students

Overcrowding remains root cause of many prison issues: rights body

The Korean government should redouble its efforts to address persistent prison overcrowding, according to the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, Tuesday. It said overcrowding is the root cause of many other problems inside the facilities.

Jul 23, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Overcrowding remains root cause of many prison issues: rights body
  • Detention facilities for undocumented migrants are substandard: rights body

Number of registered dogs, cats up 7.6% in 2023: data

The number of dogs and cats registered in Korea rose 7.6 percent on-year in 2023, data showed Tuesday.

Jul 23, 2024By Yonhap
Number of registered dogs, cats up 7.6% in 2023: data

Supreme Court justice nominee's daughter earned profit 63 times stock investment involving father

The daughter of Lee Suk-yeon, a Supreme Court justice nominee, was found to have made a profit 63 times her stock investment with money given by her father by selling the shares to him, data showed Tuesday.

Jul 23, 2024By Yonhap
Supreme Court justice nominee's daughter earned profit 63 times stock investment involving father

Seoul National Cemetery to be transferred to veterans ministry this week

The veterans ministry will take over the management of the Seoul National Cemetery from the defense ministry this week in a push to transform it into a more public-friendly site, officials said Tuesday.

Jul 23, 2024By Yonhap
Seoul National Cemetery to be transferred to veterans ministry this week

PM to attend state funeral of No. 1 Vietnamese official

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo will visit Vietnam this week to attend the state funeral of the country's highest-ranking official, Nguyen Phu Trong, his office said Tuesday.

Jul 23, 2024By Yonhap
PM to attend state funeral of No. 1 Vietnamese official

Jung Woo-sung leaves UNHCR role after 'online attacks'

Actor Jung Woo-sung has stepped down from his position as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) after nine years, his agency said Monday.

Jul 22, 2024By Yonhap
Jung Woo-sung leaves UNHCR role after 'online attacks'

Police advice to LGBTQ+ individual to avoid public restrooms ruled as rights violation

A court has ruled that police advising an LGBTQ+ individual, who was undergoing the process of gender correction and changing their resident registration number, to avoid using public restrooms for a period constitutes an infringement of personal rights.

Jul 22, 2024By KTimes
Police advice to LGBTQ+ individual to avoid public restrooms ruled as rights violation

Merchandise marketing sparks controversy

Gongcha Korea's limited-edition key rings have been triggering a controversy over possible overconsumption and waste problems, as many people choose to purchase and dispose of dozens of drinks so they can obtain a character key ring, according to industry experts, Sunday.

Jul 21, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Merchandise marketing sparks controversy
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