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Seoul to offer childbirth, child care incentives to small businesses

The Seoul city government said Monday it will offer exceptional incentives to small and medium-sized companies that implement childbirth and child care promotion systems, such as payment of money gifts for birth and flexible work hours.

Jun 3, 2024

Seoul to offer childbirth, child care incentives to small businesses

Yoon says potentially massive oil, gas reserve could be buried off Pohang

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Monday that a potentially massive oil and gas reserve could be buried off the southeast city of Pohang and drilling will begin later this year to determine whether it is real.

Jun 3, 2024

Yoon says potentially massive oil, gas reserve could be buried off Pohang

LGBTQ Pride festival sees turnout of over 150,000 despite ban on Seoul Plaza use

A record-high turnout of over 150,000 participants gathered at the heart of Seoul’s downtown Euljiro area, Saturday, as the 25th Seoul Queer Culture Festival (SQCF) was held to celebrate the identity and diversity of sexual minorities.

Jun 2, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

LGBTQ Pride festival sees turnout of over 150,000 despite ban on Seoul Plaza use

150,000 celebrate Pride Parade despite backlash

Some 150,000 people, including thousands of LGBTQ Koreans and their supporters gathered in central Seoul for annual Pride celebrations Saturday, despite the event's traditional venue being put off limits by the authorities for the second consecutive year.

Jun 1, 2024

150,000 celebrate Pride Parade despite backlash

Jeju buses to go cashless in July, tourists urged to buy transportation cards

Starting in July, Jeju Island will implement a cashless system for all bus services. Foreign tourists planning to visit the resort island are required to purchase and load money onto a transportation card to access its bus network.

Jun 1, 2024By Jung Da-hyun

Jeju buses to go cashless in July, tourists urged to buy transportation cards

Hanbit unit to establish agricultural technology center in South Sudan

A Korean military contingent stationed in South Sudan plans to establish an agricultural technology center this year to teach farming techniques and help address food insecurity in the country, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said Friday.

May 31, 2024

Hanbit unit to establish agricultural technology center in South Sudan

Medical student boycott sparks fears of academic chaos amid enrollment surge

A leave of absence for medical school students is being extended over three months, as the Ministry of Education on Thursday confirmed the first increase in medical school enrollments in 27 years.

May 31, 2024By Jung Da-hyun

Medical student boycott sparks fears of academic chaos amid enrollment surge

Constitutional Court dismisses petition against separating collection of public broadcaster fees

The Constitutional Court on Thursday dismissed a petition against a government revision separating the collection of public broadcasters' license fees, citing it does not violate their broadcasting rights.

May 30, 2024

Constitutional Court dismisses petition against separating collection of public broadcaster fees

Lower-income teens less likely to view marriage as necessary: report

Adolescents' perceptions of marriage are influenced by their family's economic status, according to a report by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family.

May 30, 2024By Jung Da-hyun

Lower-income teens less likely to view marriage as necessary: report

Doctors to stage candlelight vigils in protest of medical reform plan

Korea's largest doctors' organization was set to hold candlelight vigils nationwide Thursday, as the government effectively finalized the plan to increase the number of medical school admissions starting next year.