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Tue, August 14, 2018 | 16:07

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To wear or not to wear: Korea in dilemma over mandatory bike helmet use

A plan to mandate bike helmets still seems to face a bumpy road as cyclists are avoiding the protective gear, especially for public bikes. Some question how effective the approach will be, citing hygiene and loss or damage of the public helmets as concerns, while others claim the government is ignoring more important safety measures and only requiring bikers to wear helmets.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-30 16:11

Tropical nights continue across Korea [PHOTOS]

South Koreans are tossing and turning through the night with the mercury continues to stay at 25C or higher in many places across the country.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-30 15:46

Korea braces for record-breaking heat

Summer vacationers have fun at Haeundae Beach in Busan, Sunday, amid a scorching heat wave. More than 450,000 visited one of the country's most popular vacation sites on Saturday. / Yonhap

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-29 18:34

Major remodeling due for Incheon airport

Terminal One at Incheon International Airport is scheduled to go through major remodeling which will include rearranging airline departure gates, expanding smart services and passenger convenience facilities.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-29 16:22

Koreans duck for cover as deadly heat wave lingers

A continuing heat wave is forcing Koreans indoors, and subsequently changing their daily lives. Jo Yu-jin, 22, a university student, says the heat makes it difficult to arrange outdoor activities with friends. “In the past summers, we used to meet up outdoors for a walk through the park, or a bicycle ride,” Jo said. “Now everyone meets up indoors - at billiard rooms, karaoke ...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-26 16:49

Korean wreck hunter backs off on claim of $13 billion of gold in Russian 'treasure ship'

South Korean treasure hunter Shinil Group is “100 percent confident” it has discovered the Dmitrii Donskoi, a Russian warship that sank off Ulleung Island 113 years ago, but failed to present evidence the wreck is loaded with an enormous cargo of gold. “At this point, we can't confirm if the wreck has gold inside,” Shinil Group President Choi Yong-seok said at a press confere...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-26 15:28

Hangang Summer Festival returns with more excitement

The Hangang Summer Festival has kicked off, turning Seoul's riverside parks into fun-packed destinations. Founded in 2013, the annual fete held along the Han River has established itself as the flagship summer event in the capital, drawing more than 10 million people every year thanks to its wide range of entertainment, according to the city government. They include water spo...

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-25 17:48

Typhoon Jongdari heads toward Korea

The tropical storm is expected to advance to 160 kilometers southeast of Tokyo by 3 a.m. July 29 and 350 kilometers east of South Korea's easternmost island of Dokdo by 3 a.m. July 30.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-25 14:31

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

His critics call this a “political show” aimed at shaping his personal image as a humble, down-to-earth figure. The mayor denies this, saying it reflects his sincere commitment to exploring the “actual problems” of ordinary people that are hardly seen from his office.

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-25 13:48

Seoul mayor's rooftop stay draws mixed responses

Number of foreign tourists to Korea soars 30% in June

The number of foreign tourists to South Korea spiked nearly 30 percent in June from a year earlier on eased inter-Korean tensions and more visitors from China, a state tourism agency said Wednesday. A total of 1.28 million foreigners visited South Korea last month, up 29.3 percent from the same month a year ago, according to the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).

Seoul & provinces | 2018-07-25 09:18

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