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Woman under investigation over fatal golf shot

A woman in her 50s is being investigated by police over a golf shot that was responsible for the death of another woman, according to police on Friday.

Jun 28, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Woman under investigation over fatal golf shot
  • Woman dies after being struck by golf ball

New president-elect of teachers' association offers to step down over inappropriate letter to student

The new president-elect of the Korean Federation of Teachers' Associations, one of two major teachers' unions, offered to step down Thursday over revelations he had received disciplinary measures for sending an inappropriate letter to his student.

Jun 27, 2024By Yonhap
New president-elect of teachers' association offers to step down over inappropriate letter to student

Med professors join strike

A notice on an electronic board at Severance Hospital in Seodaemun District, Seoul, shows the hospital is operating as usual on Thursday when some of its medical professors began an indefinite walkout. The walkout's impact on hospital operations has been minimal, with reported consultations down by around 10 percent compared to normal. Yonhap

Jun 27, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Med professors join strike

Gov't vows thorough probe into suspected illegal hiring of foreign workers at Hwaseong battery factory

The Ministry of Employment and Labor has launched an investigation into lithium battery maker Aricell over suspected illegal hiring of foreign workers after Monday’s deadly fire at its factory killed 23 employees, including 18 foreign nationals, officials said Thursday.

Jun 27, 2024By Jun Ji-hye
Gov't vows thorough probe into suspected illegal hiring of foreign workers at Hwaseong battery factory
  • All-solid-state battery touted as solution to repeated deadly fires
  • Fatal battery factory fire exposes Korea's hazardous labor conditions for migrants
  • Gov't to revise safety guidelines for hazardous chemicals following fatal battery plant fire

Education ministry unveils integrated system for education and infant care

In response to the country’s low birthrate crisis, the Ministry of Education unveiled an integrated system of education and childcare, Thursday, aiming to create a trustworthy environment for parents to leave their children in daycare facilities.

Jun 27, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Education ministry unveils integrated system for education and infant care

INTERVIEW South Jeolla Province launches global tourism, culture festival to attract int'l visitors

South Jeolla Province is set to launch the 2024-2026 Jeonnam Global Tourism and Culture Festival, a long-term initiative to promote and globalize the region's unique cultural heritage.

Jun 27, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
[INTERVIEW] South Jeolla Province launches global tourism, culture festival to attract int'l visitors

Woman dies after being struck by golf ball

A woman in her 60s has died after being struck in the head by a golf ball.

Jun 27, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Woman dies after being struck by golf ball
  • Woman under investigation over fatal golf shot

Gangnam District offers gifts for residents over 100 years old

Seoul's Gangnam District residents who are turning 100 years old this year or older will be given presents as the district office celebrates their longevity and promotes the value of respect for older people in society.

Jun 27, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Gangnam District offers gifts for residents over 100 years old

Highway brawl over speeding leads to wife's fatal accident

Two men, an intercity bus driver and the driver of a car that stopped in a freeway bus-only lane resulting in a collision that killed the car driver's wife and injured three others, have been sentenced to serve prison time, according to court officials on Thursday.

Jun 27, 2024By KTimes
Highway brawl over speeding leads to wife's fatal accident

Korea halts battery maker's operations as it probes deadly blaze

Korean authorities ordered a halt on Wednesday to the operations of a manufacturer of lithium batteries after a fire killed 23 people, as they investigate three company officials for suspected safety violations.

Jun 26, 2024
Korea halts battery maker's operations as it probes deadly blaze
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