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Sun, January 29, 2023 | 08:41

Gov't to enact law prohibiting sex offenders from living close to schools

Gov't to enact law prohibiting sex offenders from living close to schools

The government plans to enact a law prohibiting sex offenders at high risk of reoffending from living close to kindergartens or schools, the justice ministry said Thursday.

2023-01-26 14:57

Audiobooks attract listeners with wide variety of content

Audiobooks attract listeners with wide variety of content

Kim Se-hee has made New Year's resolutions to reduce social media use and read more books, but it was not easy for her to find dedicated time for reading after work.

2023-01-26 13:57

Korea's childbirths hit record low in Nov.

Korea's childbirths hit record low in Nov.

The number of babies born in Korea reached yet another record low in November, data showed Thursday, reflecting the country's dire population crisis.

2023-01-26 13:43

More than dozen chaebol scions indicted on alleged drug use

More than dozen chaebol scions indicted on alleged drug use

More than a dozen of second- or third-generation scions of Korean family-owned conglomerates have been indicted on charges of habitually using and selling marijuana, prosecutors said Thursday.

2023-01-26 11:04

[PHOTOS] Another day of heavy snowfall in Korea

PHOTOSAnother day of heavy snowfall in Korea

A father puts gloves on his daughter during a visit to Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, Jan. 26, when a snow advisory was issued. Yonhap A girl walks with her mother w...

2023-01-26 10:50

Heavy snow hits Seoul, surrounding areas

Gov't to expand energy vouchers for vulnerable people as heating bills surge

Gov't to expand energy vouchers for vulnerable people as heating bills surge

The government plans to boost energy vouchers and expand a discount of gas prices for vulnerable people to help them cope with surging costs of heating their homes, a senior presidential official said Thursday.

2023-01-26 10:17

Koreans stunned by spike in heating costs

Heavy snow hits Seoul, surrounding areas

Heavy snow hits Seoul, surrounding areas

A heavy snow advisory was issued Thursday in the greater Seoul area and some central parts of the country, the state weather agency said.

2023-01-26 09:04

[PHOTOS] Another day of heavy snowfall in Korea

Number of workers taking parental leave up 18.6% in 2022: data

Number of workers taking parental leave up 18.6% in 2022: data

The number of Korean workers who took time off to take care of their children rose 18.6 percent in 2022 from a year earlier on the back of more government support for parental leave, government data showed Monday.

2023-01-25 14:31

Chinese hackers attack 12 Korean academic institutions: KISA

Chinese hackers attack 12 Korean academic institutions: KISA

Korea's internet safety watchdog said Wednesday a Chinese hacking group has launched a cyberattack against 12 Korean academic institutions but it did not cause serious damage.

2023-01-25 11:02

Seoul subway, bus fares to rise by 300 or 400 won

Seoul subway, bus fares to rise by 300 or 400 won

The Seoul city government will additionally consider raising its subway and city bus fares by 400 won ($0.32), besides its earlier 300-won hike proposal, city officials said Wednesday.

2023-01-25 10:03

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