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Mon, December 10, 2018 | 14:07

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Minor quake rattles Gumi

A minor 2.4-magnitude earthquake rattled Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, early Saturday, but there were no reports of damage or casualties.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-08 17:06

Entire Deoksugung walkway opened to public

For the first time in 60 years, the entire path surrounding a royal palace in downtown Seoul was opened to the public, Friday.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-07 15:27

Seoul's tap water may be your best drink of choice

Despite the popular misgivings, Seoul's tap water may be healthier and tastier than bottled water. Commonly referred to as Arisu, the Han River's old name dating back to the Goguryeo Dynasty, Seoul's tap water is meticulously filtered through one of six treatment plants along the Han River.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-07 13:07

Women-only taxi service to roll out by year-end

New taxi services in Seoul tailored to women will roll out by the end of the year. The service is aimed at transporting women safely and tackling the problem of sexual harassment and assault in taxis.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-07 09:18

Budget airlines to acquire latest model jets

Korea's budget airlines have upped the ante in the already competitive industry as they are set to bring in the latest jets from Boeing and Airbus. The new models will service long-haul routes and beef up seat capacity and fuel efficiency.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-06 18:02

Korea becomes 'snow land' [PHOTOS]

Snow fell Wednesday night and into Thursday in many parts of the country. Snow-capped trees stand along a mountain pass in Daegwallyeong, Gangwon Province. Nearly four centimeters of snow fell in Gangwon, with less in other areas.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-06 13:30

Seoul aims at becoming energy-efficient city

Based on its One Less Nuclear Power Plant initiative, the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is seeking to improve the efficient use of energy in large buildings and large-scale development projects.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-05 18:05

Female civil servants to work night shifts

Starting next year, female civil servants at the Seoul Metropolitan Government will work night shifts, which it believes is a move to promote gender equality.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-05 17:06

Santa Claus is coming to Sinchon

Seodaemun-gu Office will host the second annual Santa Run event at Sinchon train station this Saturday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Last year, around 800 people took part in the event, raising 3.17 million won ($2,380) in donations for medical fees of young children in disadvantaged households.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-05 17:02

Airlines to allocate 5% of seats for mileage customers

Korea's full-service carriers will offer more mileage promotions as many customers' air miles are set to expire next year.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-12-05 16:48

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