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Sat, September 30, 2023 | 14:04

Culture ministry to push for partial remodeling of Cheong Wa Dae next year

Culture ministry to push for partial remodeling of Cheong Wa Dae next year

The culture ministry said Thursday it will push for a partial renovation of the former presidential office compound of Cheong Wa Dae next year to enhance the convenience of visitors.

2023-09-07 15:31

Women paid 30.7% less than men in listed firms, 25.2% less in public offices

Women paid 30.7% less than men in listed firms, 25.2% less in public offices

The salary gap between men and women in both listed companies and public offices in Korea still remained high last year, though the gap showed a decreasing trend year-on-year, according to a report announced by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Wednesday. The ministry's analysis of salaries of 2,716 listed companies showed that female workers received 60.15 million ...

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-09-06 16:19

10 months after tragedy, Itaewon's recovery inches along

10 months after tragedy, Itaewon's recovery inches along

Approximately 10 months after the tragic Halloween crowd crush that claimed 159 lives, there are, once again, visible green shoots growing in Itaewon, one of the main nightlife districts in Seoul, which had been struggling to attract visitors.

Jung Da-hyun | 2023-09-06 15:39

4 injured as passengers try to evacuate subway train in mistaken fear of random attack

4 injured as passengers try to evacuate subway train in mistaken fear of random attack

Passengers in a subway train in Seoul dashed toward the exit doors en masse Wednesday after mistaking a screaming passenger for the occurrence of a crime, leaving four people injured in the rush, police said.

2023-09-06 14:49

Employment rate of women hit 60% for first time in 2022, but gender pay gap remains

Employment rate of women hit 60% for first time in 2022, but gender pay gap remains

The employment rate for women exceeded the 60 percent mark for the first time last year, but the wage gap between genders still remains high, a government report showed Wednesday.

2023-09-06 10:28

Fearing stabbing rampages, Koreans turn to self-defense

Fearing stabbing rampages, Koreans turn to self-defense

Choi Yeon-su, a 24-year-old office worker, rehearsed over and over again how to use her bag to protect herself in a self-defense class last weekend, as the instructor told the students to hold up their bags diagonally to better shield against a knife attack.

2023-09-06 09:49

Seoul unveils hidden space beneath Seoul Plaza for first time in 40 years

Seoul unveils hidden space beneath Seoul Plaza for first time in 40 years

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is set to unveil a hidden space beneath Seoul Plaza, Friday, to the public for the first time in 40 years.

Jung Da-hyun | 2023-09-05 17:15

What teachers want most for better protection of their rights

What teachers want most for better protection of their rights

Teachers, who have taken to the streets following the tragic suicides of colleagues, are calling for prompt amendments to laws related to child abuse crimes, saying it is the most urgent measure needed to better protect educators in the workplace.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-09-05 17:13

Seoul removes sculptures by artist convicted of sexual offense

Seoul removes sculptures by artist convicted of sexual offense

Two sculptures created by a scandal-tainted artist and activist have been demolished at a central Seoul park, the Seoul city government said Tuesday, following his recent conviction on charges of sexual offense.

2023-09-05 12:13

Teachers hold massive rally following suicide deaths of distressed teachers

Teachers hold massive rally following suicide deaths of distressed teachers

School teachers held a large-scale rally in Seoul on Monday to mourn the recent suicide deaths of fellow teachers distressed by disgruntled parents and unruly students, and to call for measures to prevent such tragedies.An estimated 15,000 teachers, dressed in black outfits, gathered in front of the National Assembly building in western Seoul, demanding the protection of thei...

2023-09-04 21:23

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