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Sun, October 1, 2023 | 15:10

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

Aircraft flyovers in central Seoul cause confusion, fear

Aircraft flyovers in central Seoul cause confusion, fear

Military aircraft spotted in the skies above Seoul recently have left residents confused and scared, with some mistaking the roaring sounds of fighter jets for a North Korean invasion.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-09-04 17:15

Memorial events held nationwide for deaths of teachers

Memorial events held nationwide for deaths of teachers

Some 120,000 teachers held memorial events and rallies in Seoul and other parts of the country on Monday to commemorate the recent deaths of their fellow colleagues and to demand proper measures to better protect their rights and prevent such tragedies.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-09-04 17:05

Seoul to host various sports events this fall

Seoul to host various sports events this fall

A variety of sports events will take place across Seoul this fall, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Monday. The 2023 Seoul Race, scheduled for Oct. 8, is the leadoff event, which will draw approximately 11,000 participants.

Jung Da-hyun | 2023-09-04 15:57

Teachers set to hold massive rally following suicide deaths of distressed teachers

Teachers set to hold massive rally following suicide deaths of distressed teachers

School teachers were set to hold a massive 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.

2023-09-04 14:07

Tension mounts ahead of teachers' collective action

Phone calls to teachers to be recorded from Tuesday

Police probe launched into death of veteran teacher embroiled in student lawsuit

Phone calls to teachers to be recorded from Tuesday

Phone calls to teachers to be recorded from Tuesday

Starting this week, anybody who calls a teacher will be informed in advance that their conversation may be recorded, the Ministry of Education said Monday, stepping up its efforts to protect teachers from abusive complaints by parents.

2023-09-04 13:47

Teachers set to hold massive rally following suicide deaths of distressed teachers

Tension mounts ahead of teachers' collective action

Tension mounts ahead of teachers' collective action

Tension mounts ahead of teachers' collective action

Tension is rising in the education sector as many teachers across the country are poised to gather for a large-scale rally Monday to commemorate the recent suicides of young teachers and call for better protection of their rights in the workplace.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-09-03 16:44

Teachers set to hold massive rally following suicide deaths of distressed teachers

Phone calls to teachers to be recorded from Tuesday

Estimated 200,000 teachers gather in Seoul for rally over rights protection

Estimated 200,000 teachers gather in Seoul for rally over rights protection

An estimated 200,000 teachers from around the country gathered in Seoul, Saturday, to commemorate the recent deaths of young teachers and to call for better protection of their rights.

2023-09-02 19:53

Yoon invites Korean atomic bomb victims from Hiroshima for Chuseok

Yoon invites Korean atomic bomb victims from Hiroshima for Chuseok

President Yoon Suk Yeol has extended an invitation to a group of Korean victims of the 1945 atomic bombing in Hiroshima, during the upcoming Chuseok holiday, a presidential official said Saturday.

2023-09-02 10:24

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