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Fri, January 27, 2023 | 19:36

Waste exports, imports to face tougher scrutiny starting April

Waste exports, imports to face tougher scrutiny starting April

한국의 폐기물 수출입, 4월부터 엄격히 관리한다

Exports and imports of waste will face tougher scrutiny as revised rules on moving of refuse to and from Korea are set to be enforced starting April 1. 4월 1일부터 '폐기물의 국가 간 이동 및 그 처리에 관한 법’ 시행령 일부 개정안이 시행됨에 따라 폐기물 수출입의 자격요건은 더욱 강화될 예정이다.

Hong Ji-min | 2021-03-28 23:37

Moon says Green New Deal the only way of survival

Moon says Green New Deal the only way of survival

문 대통령 "그린뉴딜만이 생존의 길"

President Moon Jae-in on Friday declared 2021 as the starting year of South Korea's green transition for daily infrastructure, reiterating his commitment to the Green New Deal policy. 문재인 대통령은 금요일 2021년을 대한민국 그린전환의 원년으로 선포하며 그린뉴딜 정책에 대한 의지를 거듭 밝혔다.

Hong Ji-min | 2021-03-24 00:32

Korea to begin inoculating people aged 65 or over this week

Korea to begin inoculating people aged 65 or over this week

이번주부터 '65세 이상' 백신 접종 시작된다

South Korea will start administering vaccines to inpatients and employees of nursing homes and long-term care hospitals who are aged 65 or older this week as part of its months-long inoculation plan, health authorities said Sunday. 한국은 수개월에 걸친 예방접종 계획의 일환으로 이번 주부터 65세 이상의 노인, 요양원 및 장기요양병원 입원환자와 직원들에게 백신을 투여할 예정이라고 보건당국이 일요일 밝혔다.

Hong Ji-min | 2021-03-24 00:28

Gov't considering introducing 'vaccination leave'

Gov't considering introducing 'vaccination leave'

정부, 백신휴가 도입 검토

The government is considering allowing workers to take leave for a couple of days after getting COVID-19 vaccines following reports that many undergo more severe-than-expected immune responses, such as fever, after vaccination. 정부는 백신 접종 후 발열 등 예상보다 심한 면역 반응을 보이는 사례가 많다는 보고에 따라 코로나19 백신을 접종한 뒤 2, 3일의 휴가를 주는 방안을 검토하고 있다.

Hong Ji-min | 2021-03-24 00:18

Seoul City withdraws COVID-19 testing order for foreign residents

Seoul City withdraws COVID-19 testing order for foreign residents

서울시, '외국인 코로나19 검사 의무화’ 철회

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Friday withdrew its controversial administrative order forcing all foreign workers in the capital region to undergo COVID-19 testing, after having faced mounting criticism over alleged discrimination and violations of foreign residents' human rights. 서울시는 외국인 거주자의 인권 침해와 차별에 대한 비난이 거세지자 서울에 거주하는 모든 외국인 근로자들에게 코로나19 검사를 받도록 강제하는 행정명령을 금요일 철...

Hong Ji-min | 2021-03-23 23:48

20 university students appointed as Korea Times brand ambassadors

코리아타임스 대학생 홍보대사 1기에 대학생 20명 선발

The Korea Times appointed 20 university students as its first brand ambassadors, to raise awareness and better promote various events and forums the newspaper hosts. 코리아타임스가 제1기 대학생 홍보대사 20명을 선발했다. 이들은 코리아타임스가 주최하는 포럼 등 다양한 행사들을 홍보할 계획이다.

Hong Ji-min | 2021-03-18 13:38

Korea to extend current social distancing measures for 2 weeks: PM

Korea to extend current social distancing measures for 2 weeks: PM

정부 "사회적 거리두기 2주 연장"

South Korea will extend its current social distancing measures for another two weeks, the prime minister said Friday, as sporadic COVID-19 cluster infections continue to pop up across the country. 정세균 국무총리는 산발적인 코로나19 집단 감염이 전국적으로 계속됨에 따라 한국은 현재의 사회적 거리두기 단계를 2주 더 연장할 것이라고 금요일 말했다.

Hong Ji-min | 2021-03-15 23:13

Budget for overseas Korean language education sharply raised

Budget for overseas Korean language education sharply raised

교육부, 해외 한국어 교육 예산 대폭 증액

The education ministry said Sunday that it has nearly doubled its budget for Korean language education overseas this year amid growing demand for Korean as a second language thanks to the global popularity of K-pop and other Korean cultural content. 교육부는 K팝과 기타 한류 콘텐츠의 세계적인 인기에 힘입어 제2외국어로서의 한국어 수요가 증가하고 있는 가운데 올해 해외 한국어 교육 예산을 거의 두 배로 늘린다고 일요일 밝혔다.

Hong Ji-min | 2021-03-14 14:32

New virus cases on Sunday over 400 for 6th day, potential resurgence worrisome

New virus cases on Sunday over 400 for 6th day, potential resurgence worrisome

일요일 신규 확진자 수 '6일 연속' 400명대, 재유행 우려 커진다

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed above 400 for the sixth consecutive day Sunday as health authorities struggled to bring down infections amid a nationwide vaccination campaign. 보건당국이 전국적인 백신 접종 캠페인으로 감염을 줄이기 위해 안간힘을 쓰고 있는 가운데 일요일 코로나바이러스 신규 확진자가 6일 연속 400명을 넘어섰다.

Hong Ji-min | 2021-03-14 12:27

279 caught for spreading disinformation on COVID-19 vaccines

279 caught for spreading disinformation on COVID-19 vaccines

코로나19 백신에 관한 허위조작정보 유포자 279명 검거

Police have caught 279 people for spreading false information on the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines both online and offline. The crackdown follows a government pledge to deal sternly with fake news that could undermine the country's antivirus efforts. 코로나바이러스 백신에 대한 허위조작정보를 온라인과 오프라인에 유포한 279명이 경찰에 붙잡혔다.

Hong Ji-min | 2021-03-08 23:07

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