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Tue, September 28, 2021 | 04:14

Seoul subway workers' strike imminent

A union at an operator of part of Seoul's subway system plans to wage a strike from Tuesday as talks between it and management have remained stalled over the last few weeks. Unionized workers at Seoul Metro already threatened to stage a walkout in early August to protest a proposed restructuring plan that included employee layoffs and a wage freeze. They are demanding that th...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-09-12 16:23

2.1 magnitude quake hits southeastern Korea, no damage reported

A 2.1 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern South Korea early Sunday, but no damage was reported.

2021-09-12 10:23

September logs biggest number of bicycle accident deaths

September has reported the highest number of bicycle accident deaths over the past decade, authorities said Saturday, calling for an improvement in riders' safety awareness.

2021-09-11 16:20

Contactless holiday reduces stress: survey

Less Koreans experience stress which they used to have during family gatherings during traditional holidays, as the number of get-togethers with relatives has decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a survey showed, Friday. According to a survey of 3,033 adults conducted by recruiting platform Saramin, 40.2 percent of respondents said they feel stressed about the upcoming Chu...

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-09-11 09:05

Once abandoned, Baekgu becomes first honorary rescue dog after saving missing woman

A dog named Baekgu has become Korea's first honorary 119 rescue dog after playing a critical role in the search for a missing elderly woman.

2021-09-08 15:05

2022 calendars

An employee checks 2022 calendars at his printing office in central Seoul, Tuesday. In the calendars, Oct. 10 is marked in red as a substitute holiday for Hangeul Day which falls on Sunday Oct. 9 that year. The government introduced the substitute holiday system this year which provides extra days off if a public holiday falls on a weekend. Yonhap

Lee Hae-rin | 2021-09-07 16:21

Tidying up ancestral graves for Chuseok

A worker at a National Agricultural Cooperative Federation branch in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, tests string trimmers, Monday, in preparation for cutting the grass of ancestors' graves, on behalf of those who cannot come to visit the graves for the Chuseok holiday, which falls from Sept. 20 to 22. Yonhap

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-09-06 16:46

Local governments advise against hometown visits and travel during Chuseok

The upcoming Chuseok holiday, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving and one of the country's most celebrated holidays, is posing a significant hurdle to health authorities struggling to contain the fourth wave of COVID-19.

2021-09-03 13:55

President seeks to rehome puppies born to dog from North Korea

President Moon Jae-in is seeking to rehome seven puppies of the North Korean Pungsan breed, saying local government bodies can adopt them if they wish.The seven puppies were sired by his own Pungsan-breed dog named Maru, and born to one of two dogs, also Pungsan-breed, gifted to him by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un three years ago, named Gomi.

Jung Da-min | 2021-09-02 14:48

Central region suffers extensive property damage after heavy rain

Over 200 millimeters of rain battered the central province of South Chungcheong on Wednesday, leaving eight people displaced and about 40 houses and commercial properties submerged.According to the provincial government, 224 mm of rain fell in Hongseong, 157 kilometers south of Seoul, and adjacent Yesan for three to four hours beginning at 3 a.m.

2021-09-01 20:41

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