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Opposition parties add pressure on Yoon to accept special probe into Marine's death

Seven opposition parties jointly urged President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday to accept a special counsel investigation into the military's response to a Marine's death last year, amid speculation that Yoon may veto the bill.

May 20, 2024
Opposition parties add pressure on Yoon to accept special probe into Marine's death

Gov't calls for junior doctors who left worksites to return to hospitals by Monday

Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong called for junior doctors who left worksites for months to return to hospitals by Monday, while urging the medical community to resolve a protracted standoff over the government's medical reform through dialogue.

May 20, 2024
Gov't calls for junior doctors who left worksites to return to hospitals by Monday
  • Education minister urges medical schools to finalize admission quota hikes

Yoon's office apologizes for flip-flop on overseas direct purchases ban

The presidential office apologized Monday for causing confusion among consumers by reversing its plan to ban direct overseas purchases of products that do not have a national certification mark.

May 20, 2024
Yoon's office apologizes for flip-flop on overseas direct purchases ban

Korea breaks ground on Korean literature museum

Construction of the country's first national museum dedicated to Korean literature began Monday in Seoul, with plans to complete it by late 2026.

May 20, 2024
Korea breaks ground on Korean literature museum

Plan for patient ID checks at hospitals snagged by tech issues

Concerns are rising over technological challenges potentially hindering a government plan to require patients to present their ID cards at hospitals to verify their identity.

May 19, 2024By Lee Hae-rin
Plan for patient ID checks at hospitals snagged by tech issues

Gov't criticized for inconsistency in cross-border online shopping policies

The government is facing mounting criticism for its inconsistent approach to regulations on overseas direct purchases of certain goods, following the recent retraction of a policy proposal due to strong consumer backlash.

May 19, 2024By Nam Hyun-woo
Gov't criticized for inconsistency in cross-border online shopping policies

No. of crimes in Seoul falls, yet public anxiety rises: report

The number of crimes in Seoul has been declining, however, anxiety about the issue among residents is increasing, particularly among women and older adults, according to a report released by the Seoul Foundation of Women and Family, Sunday.

May 19, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin
No. of crimes in Seoul falls, yet public anxiety rises: report

Korean women scramble for 'safe breakup' after series of femicides by ex-boyfriends

A 27-year-old woman, who asked to be identified only by her surname Lee, said she did not see it coming when her boyfriend, whom she had planned to marry, started obsessing over her ever since they started living together.

May 19, 2024
Korean women scramble for 'safe breakup' after series of femicides by ex-boyfriends

Yoon orders scrapping of preliminary feasibility studies for R&D projects

President Yoon Suk Yeol instructed the government Friday to scrap all preliminary feasibility studies for research and development (R&D) projects to speed up their implementation and support economic growth.

May 17, 2024
Yoon orders scrapping of preliminary feasibility studies for R&D projects

Yoon launches Korea Heritage Service to promote national heritage globally

President Yoon Suk Yeol launched the renamed government agency for cultural heritage matters on Friday, saying the focus will expand from preserving cultural assets to further developing and spreading them.

May 17, 2024
Yoon launches Korea Heritage Service to promote national heritage globally
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