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Wed, November 29, 2023 | 04:22

Spirit of New Uzbekistan calls on world to unite in path of peace, development

Spirit of New Uzbekistan calls on world to unite in path of peace, development

By Tanzila Narbaeva

2023-11-22 18:33

Dyson's Asia-Pacific chief apologizes to Korean consumers over poor customer service

Dyson's Asia-Pacific chief apologizes to Korean consumers over poor customer service

The Asia-Pacific chief of British home appliance maker Dyson on Wednesday issued an apology to Korean consumers amid growing complaints over the company's reportedly poor handling of customer service in the country.

2023-11-22 17:39

S. Korea to resume surveillance flights near border after 5 years

S. Korea to resume surveillance flights near border after 5 years

Seoul on Wednesday partially suspended an inter-Korean military agreement designed to ease tensions and decided to resume surveillance operations along the border with North Korea in response to Pyongyang’s launch of a spy satellite.

2023-11-22 16:54

N. Korea vows to restore all military measures halted under inter-Korean military accord

Police refer three Russians to prosecutors for pickpocketing wallets inside Seoul subways

Police refer three Russians to prosecutors for pickpocketing wallets inside Seoul subways

Police have referred three Russian nationals to the prosecution with detention on charges of pickpocketing wallets from passengers inside subways in Seoul on multiple occasions this month, officials said Wednesday.

2023-11-22 16:53

Labor ministry awards 5 migrant workers for their rise to success

Labor ministry awards 5 migrant workers for their rise to success

The Ministry of Employment and Labor, together with the Human Resources Development Service of Korea, invited 15 foreign workers who had returned to their home countries after working in Korea under the Employment Permit System (EPS). Five of them were awarded for representing successful cases based on their work experiences here, the ministry said, Wednesday.

2023-11-22 16:45

DPK imposes 6-month membership suspension on ex-lawmaker for using inappropriate language

DPK imposes 6-month membership suspension on ex-lawmaker for using inappropriate language

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) decided Wednesday to impose a six-month party membership suspension on one of its members for using a word meaning a female animal to apparently refer to first lady Kim Keon Hee.

2023-11-22 14:55

Seoul Winter Festa 2023 to kick off next month, including countdown, bell-ringing event

Seoul Winter Festa 2023 to kick off next month, including countdown, bell-ringing event

The Seoul city government on Wednesday announced plans to launch Seoul Winter Festa, a network of various festivals across the city starting next month, including a New Year's countdown and bell-ringing event.

2023-11-22 14:45

How Germany, Belgium navigate public health insurance amid demographic challenges

How Germany, Belgium navigate public health insurance amid demographic challenges

BERLIN, Germany - As of 2022, 17 percent of Korea’s 51.6 million population were aged 65 and above. The figure is expected to rise to 20 percent in 2025, according to projections made by Statistics Korea, which would make the Asian nation a super-aged society.

2023-11-22 14:02

Gov't to ease additional 167 regulations such as allowing online sales of contact lenses

Gov't to ease additional 167 regulations such as allowing online sales of contact lenses

The government will push forward the easing of an additional 167 kinds of regulations, with a focus on providing more convenience for citizens and more opportunities in economic activities, officials said Wednesday.

2023-11-22 13:53

Yoon, King Charles pay tribute to each other's cultures

Yoon, King Charles pay tribute to each other's cultures

LONDON - President Yoon Suk Yeol and King Charles III of the United Kingdom paid tributes to the cultural influences of the two countries, Tuesday, with the king praising girl group BLACKPINK during a state banquet for the visiting president.

2023-11-22 13:47

S. Korean, UK businesses to bolster ties in tech, green industries

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