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Tue, September 26, 2023 | 07:21

Defense minister nominee calls for scrapping inter-Korean military accord

Defense minister nominee calls for scrapping inter-Korean military accord

Defense Minister nominee Shin Won-sik said Monday that a landmark inter-Korean military tension reduction agreement should be discarded as it is a "wrong" accord that has weakened the military's combat power amid North Korea's continued military provocations.

2023-09-25 20:32

Will new measures ease shortage of pediatricians in Korea?

Will new measures ease shortage of pediatricians in Korea?

The government announced new measures to address a shortage of pediatric physicians in Korea, which experts fear could escalate into a major child health care crisis.

2023-09-25 18:27

K-pop fans rally in Seoul against luxury brands' failure on climate action

K-pop fans rally in Seoul against luxury brands' failure on climate action

Global K-pop fans orchestrated international protests across six major cities including Seoul, Monday, urging luxury fashion brands to take action to tackle the climate crisis.

2023-09-25 18:24

Palestinian refugee calls for Koreans’ broader awareness

Palestinian refugee calls for Koreans’ broader awareness

Saleh Elrantisi, a 26-year-old Palestinian with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, moved to Korea in 2022 to escape war in his homeland. While suffering with memories of Palestine, he continues struggling with the refugee application process in Korea.

2023-09-25 17:33

Lifetime public office ban for sex offenders against minors to be eased to 20-year ban

Lifetime public office ban for sex offenders against minors to be eased to 20-year ban

The lifetime ban on sexual offenders against minors from holding public positions will be eased to a 20-year ban, the interior ministry said Monday, after the Constitutional Court ruled last year that the lifetime ban is excessive.

2023-09-25 17:15

Korea, Turkey push to sign military information protection agreement

Korea, Turkey push to sign military information protection agreement

Korea and Turkey agreed Monday to strengthen cooperation in the areas of defense and the arms industry and push to sign a military deal as part of such efforts, the defense ministry said.

2023-09-25 17:02

Korean gov't faces international criticism for R&D budget cuts

Korean gov't faces international criticism for R&D budget cuts

The international scientific community is criticizing a decision by the Korean government to cut next year's budget for state-sponsored scientific research activities. The criticism comes after the decision raised public concerns here for possibly damaging the country’s growth potential.

2023-09-25 16:58

Seoul's inclusive growth initiatives garner global attention

Seoul's inclusive growth initiatives garner global attention

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced, Monday, the city's commitment to carry out policies prioritizing inclusive growth by supporting a variety of educational programs and a new welfare system for people in need.

2023-09-25 16:57

Main opposition chief in showdown with prosecutors over arrest

Main opposition chief in showdown with prosecutors over arrest

Main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Rep. Lee Jae-myung faces a desperate legal battle against prosecutors as a court is set to review his arrest warrant on Tuesday.

2023-09-25 16:28

Ex-President Park visits traditional market in Daegu in rare public appearance

Ex-President Park visits traditional market in Daegu in rare public appearance

Former President Park Geun-hye made a rare public appearance Monday as she visited a traditional market in the southeastern city of Daegu ahead of the autumn harvest holiday of Chuseok.

2023-09-25 15:36

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