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Fri, August 14, 2020 | 13:19

Politicians' visit to flood-affected regions faces criticism

It has been almost customary for politicians to visit regions damaged by natural disasters to receive briefings from local government heads and engage in some recovery work. Such practices - and subsequent media coverage - have sparked controversy over the sincerity and effectiveness of their actions.

Politics | 2020-08-10 16:17

As Typhoon Jangmi dissipates, more downpours expected overnight [PHOTOS]

North Korea goes all-out against COVID-19

North Korea has expanded its anti-COVID-19 efforts on inbound traffic to its capital city amid growing fears following the return of a defector allegedly displaying virus symptoms.

North Korea | 2020-07-31 17:17

Diplomat's sexual harassment scandal growing into diplomatic issue

A Korean diplomat's alleged sexual assault of an embassy staff member while posted in New Zealand in 2017 has emerged as a potential diplomatic issue after it was discussed in a phone call Tuesday between President Moon Jae-in and Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern - a very rare occasion for such a topic to be discussed between the leaders of countries.

Politics | 2020-07-29 17:11

Why 'kid idols' stir debate

With K-pop's global ascent, more diverse groups are springing up on the Korean music scene. One such example is “kid idols,” a term which refers to young singers mostly aged between 9 and 14. Just like older K-pop acts, kid idols such as “Little Cheer Girl” and “Vitamin” put on fancy costumes and makeup and perform less-powerful, but still polished dance routines. The themes ...

K-pop | 2020-06-23 14:34

Boy faces arrest for taking pants off in online class

A high school student took his pants off and revealed his “private parts” during an online class that he had entered using a stolen ID.

Law & Crime | 2020-06-16 14:48

Woman found dead in waters off Jeju

A woman was found dead in waters off Jeju Island, Monday. Police are working to identify the woman, whose body was recovered without any traces of her identity. Police are also investigating the cause of death.

Law & Crime | 2020-06-15 20:28

Man gets eight-year jail term for revenge attack on ex-girlfriend

A man in his 60s has been jailed for eight years for the attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, who had made a legal issue of his arbitrary filming of their sexual acts.

Law & Crime | 2020-06-15 16:15

'Kim-Gun': new perspective on Gwangju Uprising

Kang Sang-woo's 2019 documentary “Kim-Gun” flows through a series of interviews and anecdotes describing different moments of passion, torment and confusion that lasted for 10 days in Gwangju during the pro-democracy movement.

Movies | 2020-06-05 17:11

Why Does Trump Like Twitter? - paradigm shift in understanding global business culture

In “Why Does Trump Like Twitter?”, Shin Yong-kyun and Kim Hyun-jeong, each with over 20 years of experience in global business and marketing strategy, share their own stories and lessons learned to argue that there is a need for “a paradigm shift in our understanding of global business culture.”

Books | 2020-06-03 19:16

Demanding justice for fire victims

Family members of victims of a warehouse fire in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, demand justice for their deceased kin during a press conference at the fountain square in front of Cheong Wa Dae, Friday. They demanded Han Express, the owner of the building, be held accountable for the fatal accident. The bereaved families also urged the government to determine the exact cause of th...

Law & Crime | 2020-05-29 16:36

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