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Wed, February 1, 2023 | 07:51

[NATIONAL] Over 76% of South Koreans support development of nuclear weapons

NATIONALOver 76% of South Koreans support development of nuclear weapons

국민 76% 이상, “한국 독자적 핵 개발 필요”

Survey suggests widespread skepticism over denuclearization of North Korea 여론조사, 북한의 비핵화에 대한 의구심 큰 것으로 밝혀

2023-01-31 16:15

[NATIONAL] Na Kyung-won passes on PPP's leadership race, Ahn Cheol-soo to benefit

NATIONALNa Kyung-won passes on PPP's leadership race, Ahn Cheol-soo to benefit

나경원, 국민의힘 전당대회 불출마, 수혜자는 안철수?

Ruling People Power Party (PPP) leadership hopeful Na Kyung-won on Wednesday said she will not run for the party's chairman election slated for March 8, after ongoing discord with the presidential office and President Yoon Suk Yeol's party loyalists. 집권여당인 국민의힘의 유력한 당 대표 후보인 나경원 전 의원은 대통령실과 윤석열 대통령 핵심 관계자들과의 계속된 갈등 이후 3월 8일로 예정된 당 대표 선거에 출마하지 않을 것이라고 수요일 밝혔다.

2023-01-27 15:06

[NATIONAL] Koreans stunned by spike in heating costs

NATIONALKoreans stunned by spike in heating costs

한국, 난방비 폭탄 직격탄 맞아

Planned gas, electricity rate hikes in Q2 to increase burden on households, businesses 2분기에 가스 및 전기 요금 추가 인상 예정, 가정 및 사업체 부담 늘 것으로 보여

2023-01-26 10:58

[NATIONAL] Coldest day of season grips nation

NATIONALColdest day of season grips nation

올겨울 최강 한파, 전국 덮쳐

Seoul's temperature dips below minus 17 degrees Celsius with wind chill of minus 24 서울 최저기온 영하 17도, 체감온도 영하 24도로 떨어져

2023-01-25 15:32

[NATIONAL] Families of Itaewon tragedy victims hold memorial service on Lunar New Year

NATIONALFamilies of Itaewon tragedy victims hold memorial service on Lunar New Year

이태원 참사 유가족 설날 합동 차례

Bereaved families of the Itaewon crowd crush victims held a joint memorial service for their loved ones Sunday, the first Lunar New Year since the deadly tragedy in the Seoul neighborhood last year. 지난해 서울에서 발생한 참사 이후 첫 설날인 일요일, 이태원 압사 사고 유족들이 사랑하는 희생자들을 합동 차례를 가졌다.

2023-01-22 20:31

Soup kitchen in Seoul provides more than just meals to homeless and elderly

Soup kitchen in Seoul provides more than just meals to homeless and elderly

노숙자와 독거노인들에게 밥 한 끼 이상의 의미를 전하는 토마스의 집

People wearing thick winter clothes are packed inside a soup kitchen called House of Thomas in Seoul. Sitting back to back in the 72 square meter facility equipped with a small kitchen and tables with 30 seats, the senior citizens eat rice and three side dishes. 두꺼운 겨울옷을 입은 사람들이 서울 토마스의 집이라고 불리는 무료급식소에 가득하다. 30석 테이블에 작은 주방을 갖춘 20여평 규모의 이 시설에서 노인들이 서로 등을 마주하고 앉아 밥과 세 가지 반찬을 먹는...

2023-01-16 10:48

Elderly population outgrows social safety net

Elderly population outgrows social safety net

고령 인구, 사회 안전망 넘어서

Experts call for drastic measures as Korea braces for ultra-aged society 전문가들, “한국은 과감한 조치로 초고령 사회 대비해야”

2023-01-10 10:37

Measures announced to cope with aging society

Measures announced to cope with aging society

고령화 사회 대응 방안 발표

Korea on Wednesday announced a set of measures to cope with the country’s extremely low birthrate and rapid population aging, which could undercut its growth potential and have a wide-ranging effect on its society down the road. 정부는 수요일 한국의 성장 잠재력을 약화시키고 향후 한국 사회에 광범위한 영향을 미칠 수 있는 극도로 낮은 출산율과 급속한 인구 고령화에 대처하기 위한 일련의 조치들을 발표했다.

2023-01-09 08:53

What to expect in 2023

What to expect in 2023

2023년에 바뀌는 것

In the New Year, the nation will face a lot of changes. 2023년 새해에 한국은 많은 변화에 직면한다.

2023-01-05 17:34

Will Korean economy slip into recession in 2023?

Will Korean economy slip into recession in 2023?

한국 경제, 2023년에 불경기에 빠질까?

Faltering exports, private spending expected to further weigh on Korean economy 불안정한 수출 및 민간소비, 한국 경제 압박할 것으로 예상

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