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Thu, November 30, 2023 | 00:29

2,200 inmates moved to new prison in Daegu amid heavy security

2,200 inmates moved to new prison in Daegu amid heavy security

A prison in the southeastern city of Daegu was relocated for the first time in 52 years Tuesday, with heavily armed police guiding some 2,200 inmates to a newly built facility 18 kilometers away.

2023-11-28 16:32

Sanrio CEO looks to expand cooperation with K-pop artists

Sanrio CEO looks to expand cooperation with K-pop artists

The chief executive officer of Sanrio, the Japanese company behind the Hello Kitty franchise, said Tuesday his company was looking to broaden cooperation with K-pop artists.

2023-11-28 15:52

Yoon says Busan Expo aimed at bringing balanced development, rapid growth

Yoon says Busan Expo aimed at bringing balanced development, rapid growth

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday the government's all-out campaign to bring the World Expo 2030 to Busan was aimed at bringing balanced development and rapid growth, as the vote to select the host city was hours away.

2023-11-28 15:50

Final vote for Expo venue to take place today

Korea-India Dialogue focuses on strengthening ties amid post-pandemic realities

Korea-India Dialogue focuses on strengthening ties amid post-pandemic realities

The Korea Foundation (KF) successfully wrapped up the 22nd Korea-India Dialogue in Seoul, Tuesday. The two-day event was co-hosted by the Seoul Forum for International Affairs (SFIA) and the Ananta Centre, aimed at enhancing cooperation in diverse sectors between the two countries.

2023-11-28 14:52

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] Take a bite out of Songtan's Island Bites

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEKTake a bite out of Songtan's Island Bites

Nestled down a side street in Sinjang-dong, closest to Songtan Station, and a short walk from the front gate of Osan Air Base, Island Bites in Pyeongtaek serves a vibrant fusion of African, Creole and Cajun cuisine. Each bite is a celebration of the flavors of the Caribbean, with bold spices and tropical ingredients all coming together using a diverse range of culinary techni...

2023-11-28 13:28

Disability rights group lodges complaint with rights watchdog over leader's arrest

Disability rights group lodges complaint with rights watchdog over leader's arrest

A disability rights advocacy group said Tuesday it will file a complaint with the state human rights watchdog against police for arresting the group's leader without informing him of his Miranda rights.

2023-11-28 11:02

Korea pushes for using commercial satellites in military communication

Korea pushes for using commercial satellites in military communication

Korea will push for using commercial satellites in low Earth orbit in a military communication system to efficiently enhance combat capability of the armed forces, the state arms procurement agency said Tuesday.

2023-11-28 10:50

Airline operating guideline to include mandatory passenger warning against opening plane door

Airline operating guideline to include mandatory passenger warning against opening plane door

Airline operators in Korea will be required to warn passengers against indiscriminately opening aircraft emergency exits, the government said Tuesday, following a recent mid-air plane door opening incident.

2023-11-28 09:45

A taste of kimchi

A taste of kimchi

A child offers President Yoon Suk Yeol a slice of kimchi after making the traditional Korean side dish during a charity event at KINTEX in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, Monday. A total of 243 municipalities contributed ingredients for the event, and over 2,000 participants collectively produced 25,000 kilograms of kimchi to be donated to the underprivileged. Yoon and his wife Ki...

2023-11-27 19:33

Seoul fire department's mobilization service briefly goes down due to network error

Seoul fire department's mobilization service briefly goes down due to network error

The mobile data terminal (MDT) service used by fire engines to respond to disasters went down for 90 minutes Monday morning due to a communication network error, officials said.

2023-11-27 18:03

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