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Two gold bars lost in recycling bin returned to owner

In a surprising turn of events, two gold bars worth approximately 21 million won ($15,000) have been recovered from a recycling bin at an apartment complex in Seocho District, Seoul.

Jul 5, 2024By KTimes
Two gold bars lost in recycling bin returned to owner

Challenges ahead for Gyeongju as it prepares to host 2025 APEC summit

The ancient city of Gyeongju, which was the capital of the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. – A.D. 935), has secured an opportunity to introduce its rich cultural assets to the world and enjoy immense economic effects approaching 2 trillion won ($1.45 billion), as it is set to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in November next year.

Jul 5, 2024By Jun Ji-hye
Challenges ahead for Gyeongju as it prepares to host 2025 APEC summit

KOGAS to raise gas price for households by 6.8% from August

State-run Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS) said Friday it has decided to raise its utility bill for households by 6.8 percent to address growing global energy costs and mounting financial losses.

Jul 5, 2024By Yonhap
KOGAS to raise gas price for households by 6.8% from August

Elementary school class sizes forecast to shrink to single digits by 2034

The number of students per class in elementary schools could drop to the single digits in 10 years due to the declining birthrate, leading to a significant reduction in the school-age population, Yonhap News Agency reported, Thursday.

Jul 5, 2024By KTimes
Elementary school class sizes forecast to shrink to single digits by 2034

Patients rally against doctors' strike

A total of 92 patient advocacy groups held an unprecedented rally in Seoul, Thursday, calling on the medical community to end its ongoing walkout and urging the National Assembly to enact legislation to prevent future collective actions by medical professionals.

Jul 4, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Patients rally against doctors' strike

14.4% of middle, high schoolers have inadvertently seen sexually explicit images of minors online: report

More than 14 percent of middle and high school students say that they have inadvertently been exposed to sexually explicit videos or photos of minors online, according to a new survey.

Jul 4, 2024By Jung Min-ho
14.4% of middle, high schoolers have inadvertently seen sexually explicit images of minors online: report
  • Suicide remains No. 1 cause of death among young Koreans

Gov't vows to address safety concerns after lithium battery fire kills 23

The Ministry of Environment is making efforts to address growing concerns over the potential fire risks associated with electric vehicle charging facilities after 23 people died in a fire at a lithium battery plant in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province.

Jul 4, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Gov't vows to address safety concerns after lithium battery fire kills 23

Korean-British couple left in blind spot for adoption

This July marks a significant milestone for British national Thomas Pallett and his Korean wife surnamed Kang: seven years of unsuccessful attempts to adopt a child in Korea.

Jul 4, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin
Korean-British couple left in blind spot for adoption

Driver in deadly central Seoul car crash to face 1st questioning at hospital

Police are set to conduct their first questioning on Thursday of the driver involved in a recent car crash that killed nine pedestrians in downtown Seoul.

Jul 4, 2024By Yonhap
Driver in deadly central Seoul car crash to face 1st questioning at hospital

Taxi crashes into hospital in central Seoul, injuring 3

A taxi crashed into a hospital in central Seoul on Wednesday, injuring three pedestrians, police said.

Jul 3, 2024By Yonhap
Taxi crashes into hospital in central Seoul, injuring 3
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