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Tue, June 19, 2018 | 19:27

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Bigger fine for blocking fire trucks

People who refuse to give way to fire trucks may face a fine of 1 million won ($900). The Office for Government Policy Coordination said Tuesday it has revised the rules to increase the maximum fine from 200,000 won to 1 million won from June 27. According to the new rule, obstructing a fire truck and refusing to give way are subject to a fine.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-06-19 17:40

No. of deaths in bicycle accidents rises 11.5 pct in one year

The number of deaths in bicycle accidents last year rose 11.5 percent from a year earlier due to an increase in the number of older bicycle riders and riders' failure to wear protective equipment, the Road Traffic Authority said Tuesday.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-06-19 10:52

Firefighter couple introduces their job in book

Firefighting couple, Kim Yong-hwan and Lee Seong-suk, who work in Seoul, got married in 2005 and have since become parents, but they became concerned after finding out that their children think they have “pitiable” jobs.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-06-04 16:13

Rose festival blooms in Gokseong [PHOTOS]

Gokseong is holding its annual Gokseong International Rose Festival at Rose Park in the train village until May 27. Over a thousand rose varieties from around the world are on show, providing visitors with perfect photo opportunities.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-05-24 13:38

Coast Guard returning to Incheon

The headquarters of the Korea Coast Guard (KCG) will be relocated to Incheon by November. According to the KCG, a Cabinet meeting presided over by Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon approved the relocation cost of 11.5 billion won ($10.7 million), Monday, clearing the way for it to resettle in Songdo after four years. The relocation to the port city, west of Seoul, was one of Preside...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-05-22 15:34

2.2-magnitude quake hits east coast town Yeongdeok

It happened at 12:12 a.m. 12 kilometers east-southeast of the town. There were no reports of casualties or property damage.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-05-22 14:46

Seoul stuck in traffic hell

Traffic is getting worse in Seoul as the city and central governments fail to come up with effective measures to reduce congestion. It is becoming a serious problem in Seoul, as well as Gyeonggi Province and Incheon.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-05-18 16:59

Seoul commuters spend 1.5 hours a day on road

Seoul commuters spend an average of 96 minutes a day getting to and from work. The Ministry of Land and the Korea Transport Institute gained the information from navigation devices and mobile phones. The data was collected from people aged 20 to 60 between 6 and 10 a.m. and five and 10 p.m.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-05-17 13:46

African Development Bank's meeting to be held in Busan

A regional development bank in Africa will hold its annual meeting in South Korea next week, with a gathering to discuss economic cooperation between Asia's fourth-largest economy and the continent to take place as well, the finance ministry here said Wednesday.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-05-16 16:03

[INTERVIEW] Habitat for Humanity seeks housing philanthropists

Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, visited Korea recently to check on the progress of its Korean branch and to recruit donors and volunteers for the program.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-05-16 15:40

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