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Korea celebrates 5th Island Day in Boryeong

BORYEONG, South Chungcheong Province — Korea has 3,383 islands, with 473 inhabited and 2,910 uninhabited. Of the country’s 51.7 million population, approximately 1.48 million live on these islands, including about 670,000 on Jeju, the largest island in the south.

Aug 11, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin
Korea celebrates 5th Island Day in Boryeong

Over half of Seoul's solo dwellers lack emergency contacts

A recent survey found that over half of Seoul residents who live alone have nobody to help them with daily tasks like household chores or caregiving, highlighting the increasing need for support tailored to this demographic group.

Aug 11, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
Over half of Seoul's solo dwellers lack emergency contacts

Yoon visits military headquarters on last day of summer vacation

President Yoon Suk Yeol visited the headquarters of the armed forces in the central city of Gyeryong on Friday to inspect security posture and examine preparations for upcoming joint military drills between South Korea and the United States, his office said.

Aug 9, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon visits military headquarters on last day of summer vacation

Yoon eyes busy week after return from summer vacation

President Yoon Suk Yeol was set to return to Seoul on Friday after spending his summer vacation in provincial regions and will ready himself for a busy week of handling contentious bills railroaded by the opposition and preparing a Liberation Day address, aides said.

Aug 9, 2024By Yonhap
Yoon eyes busy week after return from summer vacation

Seoul city tightens parking lot safety rules amid growing fears of EV fires

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Friday that it will implement stricter safety regulations for underground parking lots in response to rising public concerns about electric vehicle (EV) fires.

Aug 9, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul city tightens parking lot safety rules amid growing fears of EV fires

Illegal immigrant from Kazakhstan flees from immigration office in Suwon

An undocumented immigrant from Kazakhstan fled from an immigration office in Suwon while in handcuffs, police said Friday.

Aug 9, 2024By Yonhap
Illegal immigrant from Kazakhstan flees from immigration office in Suwon

2 rail workers killed after maintenance train cars collide at Guro Station

Two maintenance train cars bumped into each other at Seoul's Guro Station in the wee hours Friday, leaving two workers dead and another injured, officials said.

Aug 9, 2024By Yonhap
2 rail workers killed after maintenance train cars collide at Guro Station

Concerns grow over safety of subway commuters at Seongsu Station amid worsening rush hour congestion

Safety concerns have been growing at Seongsu Station on Seoul Metro Line 2, where a significant increase in the number of commuters has led to severe congestion during rush hour, according to commuters and city officials, Thursday.

Aug 8, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Concerns grow over safety of subway commuters at Seongsu Station amid worsening rush hour congestion

Gov't to devise new measures to prevent electric vehicle fires

The government plans to unveil a set of comprehensive measures to prevent electric vehicle fires next month, the environment ministry said Thursday, following recent blazes involving electric cars.

Aug 8, 2024By Yonhap
Gov't to devise new measures to prevent electric vehicle fires
  • Safety guidelines tightened to prevent EV fires on ships

Yonsei University revokes master's degree of Cho Kuk's son

Yonsei University has revoked the master's degree of a minor party leader's son following a court ruling related to the case, informed school officials said Thursday.

Aug 8, 2024By Yonhap
Yonsei University revokes master's degree of Cho Kuk's son
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