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Sat, December 9, 2023 | 03:41

[National] Main opposition leader narrowly escapes arrest after National Assembly vote

NationalMain opposition leader narrowly escapes arrest after National Assembly vote

이재명 대표, 국회 표결 끝에 가까스로 체포안 부결

Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Lee Jae-myung barely escaped arrest, Monday, amid a relentless pursuit by prosecutors accusing him of corruption and bribery. The National Assembly narrowly voted down a motion to arrest Lee despite the DPK's parliamentary majority. 더불어민주당 이재명 대표가 부패와 뇌물수수 혐의에 대한 검찰의 가차없는 추적 속에 월요일 체포동의안이 가까스로 부결됐다. 국회는 민주당의 과반 의석에도 불구하고 이 대표에 대한 체포동의안...

2023-03-06 10:01

[NATIONAL] President describes Japan as 'partner' with same universal values

NATIONALPresident describes Japan as 'partner' with same universal values

윤 대통령 “일본, 보편적 가치를 공유하는 파트너”

Yoon extends olive branch to mend ties with Tokyo 윤 대통령, 일본과의 관계 개선 위해 화해의 손 내밀어

2023-03-03 17:42

[NATIONAL] 1 in 5 young Koreans suffers from snowballing debt

NATIONAL1 in 5 young Koreans suffers from snowballing debt

청년 5명 중 1명, 빚더미에 시달려

Debt three times more than annual incomes of vulnerable households 저소득 가정, 연소득 3배 이상의 빚을 진 것으로 나타나

2023-02-28 14:18

[NATIONAL] Only 4% of unmarried Korean women think marriage, childbearing essential

NATIONALOnly 4% of unmarried Korean women think marriage, childbearing essential

한국 여성 4%만 “결혼, 출산 필수”라 답해

Gov't urged to fix housing, inequality issues to change trend 정부, 주거 및 불평등 문제 해결 통해 비혼 및 저출산 추세 극복할 것 촉구 받아

2023-02-27 16:02

[NATIONAL] How South Korea can make aging healthier and happier

NATIONALHow South Korea can make aging healthier and happier

한국, 어떻게 건강하고 행복하게 나이들 수 있나

Now South Korea is coming of age in a different way: old age. 지금 한국이 하고 있는 다른 의미의 성장은 바로 '고령화’다.

2023-02-24 09:58

[NATIONAL] Court recognizes same-sex partner as legal dependent

NATIONALCourt recognizes same-sex partner as legal dependent

법원, 동성 부부의 건강보험 피부양 자격 인정

LGBTQ community welcomes landmark ruling granting health insurance benefits to same-sex couple 성 소수자 집단, 동성 부부에 건강보험 피부양자 자격 부여한 획기적 판단 환영해

2023-02-22 16:24

[NATIONAL] Seoul's subway stations become popular K-drama spots

NATIONALSeoul's subway stations become popular K-drama spots

서울 지하철, K드라마 인기 촬영지 돼

Facilities' hidden spots add depth to memorable scenes 지하철의 숨겨진 장소들, 각 장면 더 인상 깊게 만들어

2023-02-21 14:13

[LIFESTYLE] Coffee so cold it's hot: South Korea's love of iced Americano

LIFESTYLECoffee so cold it's hot: South Korea's love of iced Americano

너무 차가워서 핫한 커피: 한국인의 아이스 아메리카노 사랑

Iced drinks accounted for 76% of total sales at Starbucks stores in 2022 아이스 음료, 2022년 스타벅스 매장 전체 매출 76% 차지해

2023-02-15 13:34

[NATIONAL] Illegal 'room cafes' spark debate on teen sex

NATIONALIllegal 'room cafes' spark debate on teen sex

불법 '룸카페’, 10대 성관계에 대한 갑론을박 일으켜

A growing number of "room cafes" that do not comply with regulations has sparked debate on teenagers' sexual activities - a taboo subject in Korea - after the government vowed to crackdown on these facilities where underage students were found to be having sex. 청소년의 성관계 장소로 지목되는 룸카페에 대한 정부의 단속 방침이 발표되면서 규제 위반 룸카페의 증가 추세가 한국에서 금기시되는 주제인 '10대 성관계’에 대한 논란에 불을 지폈다.

2023-02-14 17:46

[NATIONAL] Families of Itaewon victims on collision course with Seoul City

NATIONALFamilies of Itaewon victims on collision course with Seoul City

이태원 참사 유족들, 서울시와 충돌

Deadly crowd crush marks 100th day on Sunday 집단 압사 사고, 일요일 100일 맞아

2023-02-06 13:27

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