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Fri, September 21, 2018 | 16:48

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Seoul mayor's rooftop stay draws mixed responses

Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon's one-month stay in a rundown neighborhood in the capital is drawing mixed reviews. Some praise his move as an opportunity to get hands-on experience living in an underdeveloped area in line with his reputation as a “grassroots-centered mayor,” while others criticize it as a political performance wasting taxpayers' money.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-24 17:07

Back to basics: Seoul mayor's life in shabby rooftop house [PHOTOS]

Tuesday marks Korea's hottest day since 1907; 40.3C in southern town

The midday high in a small town (Shinryoung-myeon) in Yeongcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, reached 40.3C (at 3:27 p.m.), melting down the previous record of 40C set in Daegu on Aug. 1, 1942, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-24 15:21

Under blazing sun, a chick hatches out on egg carton

Treasure hunter to host press conference over Russian 'treasure ship' on July 26

“We will unveil things that will surprise the world in the July 26 international press conference in Seoul,” the post said. ...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-22 17:03

Bonanza or fraud? Four questions over sunken Russian 'treasure ship'

Beat the heat: how to keep your cool without an air conditioner [PHOTOS]

A man enjoys water skiing on the Han River, Friday. / YonhapAnother water skier on the Han River, Friday. / YonhapA water-powered flying board show at Caribbean Bay water park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. / YonhapVisitors watch a water-powered flying board show at Caribbean Bay water park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. / YonhapVacationers under a waterfall in ...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-22 15:12

Typhoon Ampil barreling toward Korea

Mid-sized typhoon Ampil is heading toward the Korean Peninsula. It made landfall in Shanghai, China, on Sunday morning, battering the area with heavy rain and winds of up to up to 30 meters per second. There were no reports of casualties or property damage. Ampil is moving northeast at 86 kilometers per hour with the central pressure reaching 985 hPa as of Sunday 10 a.m.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-22 14:28

Gov't puts off review of plan to build airport on island in Yellow Sea

The South Korean government on Friday put off the review process for a plan to build an airport on an island in the Yellow Sea, amid rising controversy over environmental issues.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-20 22:17

Incheon airport forecasts record number of travelers

A record 6.14 million travelers are expected to use Incheon International Airport during the peak summer period from July 21 to Aug. 19.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-20 16:30

[INTERVIEW]Habitat for Humanity to kickoff Korea Blitz Build

Habitat for Humanity Korea is set to kick off its 13th Korea Blitz Build (KBB) from July 30 to August 2.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-20 14:43

Seoul to test run bike helmet rentals

Test-operation of a helmet rental service for those who use Seoul's public bikes, or Ttareungyi, begins today for one month. According to the Seoul Facilities Corp. (SFC), Thursday, 500 helmets will be placed at bike stations in the Yeouido area and riders can use them for free.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-19 17:22

Seoul to offer bike helmet rentals

Government to review Heuksan Airport plan

The Ministry of Environment will announce today whether it will give the go ahead for the construction of an airport on Heuksando Island, amid deeply divided opinions. The 183 billion won ($162 million) project involves building a 1,160-meter by 30-meter runway for 50-seat aircraft on the island, which is part of the Dadohae Haesang Maritime National Park, by 2021.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-19 16:08

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Inter-Korean Summit in Pyongyang [PHOTOS]