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Thu, March 30, 2023 | 13:49
COVID-positive Chinese traveler escapes quarantine facility
A man of Chinese nationality has escaped a quarantine facility, Tuesday night, where he was placed in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 upon arriving in Korea earlier in the day. The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency said Wednesday that the 41-year-old Chinese national, who had tested positive in a PCR test upon arriving at Incheon International Airport, disappea...
Health & Science
| 2023-01-04 16:45
Korea's COVID-19 cases fall below 65,000
Korea offers easier pathway to citizenship for science, technology experts
Starting this year, foreign nationals who have obtained advanced degrees in science and technology fields here will be offered an easier path to citizenship or permanent residency. The Ministry of Justice announced on Sunday that the fast-track pathway for residency to science and technology experts, which had been running on a trial basis, will be expanded this year.
Society
| 2023-01-02 08:24
Planned subway fare hike irks commuters
The Seoul Metropolitan Government's proposed subway fare hike is drawing complaints from members of the public who feel that the authorities should revise the free travel system for the elderly so as to tackle the subway operator's financial losses, instead of adding the burden on younger commuters.
Society
| 2023-01-01 16:13
Chinese nationals bulk-buy cold medicines in Korea
Some Chinese nationals appear to be bulk-purchasing cold medicines and fever relievers in Korea amid a shortage of drug supplies in their home country following an explosive surge in COVID-19 infections there. The Korean government plans to strengthen monitoring to prevent them from buying drugs in large quantities, as Korea is also grappling with a scarce supply of medicines...
Health & Science
| 2022-12-30 09:32
At least 5 dead in Gwacheon overpass fire
A fire broke out in a covered overpass of an expressway in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, Thursday afternoon, killing at least five people and injuring nearly 40 others.
Society
| 2022-12-29 18:16
Yoon administration tightens monitoring of civic groups receiving gov't subsidies
The Yoon Suk-yeol administration vowed on Wednesday to tighten monitoring of the accounting systems of civic groups that receive government subsidies to ensure transparency in their financial management.
Politics
| 2022-12-28 16:12
New slogan for Seoul put to vote
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Tuesday that four options for the city's new slogan will be put to a vote from Wednesday through Jan. 31. The winning slogan will replace the current “I.Seoul.U.”
Society
| 2022-12-27 18:58
Sex doll experience shops in legal gray area
The government's latest decision to scrap a ban on imports of life-size sex dolls has reignited debates on sex doll experience cafes where customers pay money to enjoy the products in a private space. The Korea Customs Service announced on Monday it will lift the ban on the import of complete-bodied sex dolls, ending a years-long dispute with importers of the products. Althou...
Society
| 2022-12-27 16:52
Korea reports 1st case of brain-eating amoeba infection
Korea has identified its first case of Naegleria fowleri infection. A man in his 50s, who died 10 days after displaying symptoms of the rare but highly lethal infection, is suspected of being exposed to the brain-eating amoeba in Thailand.
Health & Science
| 2022-12-26 16:36
White Christmas unlikely
Chances are slim for Korea to see a white Christmas this year, according to the latest forecast from the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), which predicts sunny, frigid weather on the holiday. Friday's heavy snowfall which blanketed the western coastal regions, including the Chungcheong provinces, Jeolla provinces and Jeju Island, is expected to continue until the mor...
Society
| 2022-12-23 16:28
[PHOTOS] Coldest day of winter
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Korea to ease entry rules to boost tourism, domestic spending
Korea moves to shorten COVID-19 isolation period to 5 days
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Celltrion chairman vows to develop new drugs, initiate M&As
Fintech, lifestyle products can help Korea grow trade ties with Hong Kong: city's trade promotion chief in Korea
Terraform Labs co-founder's extradition could be delayed more than 1 month
Ex-journalist to lead NK defector support foundation
Top envoy to US tapped as new national security advisor
World water day