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Minor quake jolts Jinan

A minor 2.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Jinan-gun county on the southwestern coast of the Korean Peninsula, the state weather agency said on Friday.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-20 14:46

'Natural' earthquake hits North Korea

Seoul considers increasing taxi fares

Two options were at the center of the discussion: increasing the basic fare to 3,500 won ($3.09) from 3,000 won ($2.65) and to between 4,600 won and 8,000 won. The city suggested the first option while taxi associations suggested the second. “We put more weight behind the first option, although the second option is on the negotiation table,” a Seoul official said. Taxi associ...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-20 14:29

Seoul launches 3 gastronomy tour packages

The Seoul Metropolitan Government together with Seoul Gastro Tour, a startup company, is now offering three gastronomy tour packages in central Seoul. Each tour offers guests a chance to taste a variety of Korean food in commercial restaurants coupled with visiting major tourist destinations in the area.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-19 18:51

Seoul unveils underground historic spots

Beneath Seoul, there are places that have for decades been hidden from the public. Beginning Thursday, the mysteries and histories of these places - the Yeouido Secret Underground Bunker, Gyeonghui Palace Air-Raid Shelter, Sinseol-dong Ghost Station - will be unveiled. The Yeouido bunker, rebranded as the “Seoul Museum of Art,” was accidentally uncovered in 2005 under a bus t...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-19 18:20

Mayors to discuss sustainable development, climate change

Mayors from 39 cities from around the world will gather in Seoul later this week to discuss inclusive development and climate change. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, will be among the mayors to take part in two separate conferences in Seoul on Thursday and Friday. Thursday’s conference, organized by the OECD, is on inclusive, sustainable cities. The other, on Friday organized by the Seoul government and International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives, is on climate change.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-16 17:11

96% of TBS workers irregular

Almost 96 percent of employees at Seoul Traffic Broadcasting, better known as TBS, are irregular workers, a survey showed Monday. According to the survey of 469 employees at the public broadcaster run by the Seoul city government, 450, or 95.9 percent, were irregular workers. The remaining 19 were city government officials temporarily posted there for up to two years. News producers, journalists, newsreaders, cameramen and technical crews were hired under different contracts, with no one guaranteed a regular position. Of these, 179 who are referred to as “freelancers” face a constant threat ...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-16 16:46

Fall foliage going full-blown across Korea [PHOTOS]

Now is the time to unpack those heavier scarves and set out to see the colorful autumn foliage. From cozy weekend getaways with breathtaking views to local exploration, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the cooler weather across the country. From Oct. 21 to Nov. 5, 2017 Fall Travel Week awaits travelers nationwide with about 530 programs with discounts in 6,393 places.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-16 11:33

[Provincial News] Wando to export abalone to US

South Korea’s small island of Wando has struck a deal to export abalones harvested from its waters to the United States. The deal was made with retail chain H-Mart, island officials said Sunday. Wando will export abalone worth $2 million to H-Mart, which has 50 outlets across the U.S.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-15 14:49

[Provincial News] Daegu gives more cash for students' English lessons

Daegu will provide extra funds for video English lessons to help teenage students become more confident conversing with English speakers.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-12 17:47

[Provincial News] Busan moves to lure Mongolian medical tourists

Busan will hold a promotional event in Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar on Friday and Saturday as part of efforts to boost the city’s medical tourism.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-12 15:10

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