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Vehicle registrations rise 0.7% in H1 on eco-friendly models

The number of registered vehicles in Korea rose 0.7 percent in the first half to over 26 million, helped by environment friendly models, government data showed Sunday.

Jul 21, 2024By Yonhap
Vehicle registrations rise 0.7% in H1 on eco-friendly models

Med professors warn of boycotting junior doctors' training amid standoff

Some medical professors vowed Saturday to boycott training programs for junior doctors to protest the government's push to accept the resignations of striking trainees, and medical school admission quota hikes.

Jul 20, 2024By Yonhap
Med professors warn of boycotting junior doctors' training amid standoff

Gov't permits more restaurants to employ foreign workers as kitchen assistants

Chinese, Japanese and Western restaurants will be allowed to employ immigrant workers as kitchen assistants, officials said Friday, a move that could help address workforce shortages in the restaurant industry.

Jul 19, 2024By Yonhap
Gov't permits more restaurants to employ foreign workers as kitchen assistants

Sejong City strengthens ties with Minnesota through support for Korean War veterans, adoptees

MINNESOTA — A delegation from the Sejong City Government met with Korean War veterans at the Brit’s banquet hall in St. Paul, Minnesota, the United States, Thursday evening (local time). During the event, they discussed establishing cooperative relations between the two cities, aiming to promote and facilitate cultural activities for Korean adoptees overseas in their countries of origin.

Jul 19, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Sejong City strengthens ties with Minnesota through support for Korean War veterans, adoptees

Tokyo restaurant sparks controversy for refusing Korean, Chinese diners

A restaurant in Tokyo's Shinjuku Okubo neighborhood has ignited controversy after displaying a notice refusing service to Korean and Chinese people. The Italian restaurant, located in the popular area known for its vibrant Korean community, posted a photo on X (formerly Twitter) that quickly went viral.

Jul 19, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
Tokyo restaurant sparks controversy for refusing Korean, Chinese diners

Court suspends Korean Methodist church's excommunication of pro-LGBTQ pastor

A local court accepted a pastor’s request, Thursday, to suspend the Korean Methodist Church’s (KMC) decision to excommunicate him for blessing sexual minorities.

Jul 19, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Court suspends Korean Methodist church's excommunication of pro-LGBTQ pastor

Memorial held for young Marine killed during last year's search for flood victims

A memorial ceremony was held for a young conscript, surnamed Chae, who was killed last year during a risky search mission for victims of heavy downpours, the Marine Corps said Friday.

Jul 19, 2024By Yonhap
Memorial held for young Marine killed during last year's search for flood victims

Incheon airport chief addresses controversy over security for actor Byeon Woo-seok

Lee Hag-jae, the president of Incheon International Airport Corporation, addressed controversy surrounding the excessive security measures for actor Byun Woo-seok, saying, "This was an unforeseen situation. No private security firm has acted so absurdly or excessively in the past."

Jul 19, 2024By KTimes
Incheon airport chief addresses controversy over security for actor Byeon Woo-seok

Korea strives to prevent undocumented births

A new policy aimed at protecting single mothers and their newborns is set to go into effect on Friday, as Korea takes steps to address the issue of "ghost babies," or infants left without birth registration, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Thursday.

Jul 18, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Korea strives to prevent undocumented births

Supreme Court recognizes rights of same-sex couples to receive spousal health insurance coverage

Korea's Supreme Court recognized new rights for same-sex couples Thursday, saying the state must provide health insurance for a gay man's partner in a landmark ruling that left activists weeping for joy.

Jul 18, 2024By AFP
Supreme Court recognizes rights of same-sex couples to receive spousal health insurance coverage
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