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Fri, September 22, 2023 | 21:55

Municipal councilor found dead in Gimpo

Municipal councilor found dead in Gimpo

A municipal councilor in the city of Gimpo, west of Seoul, was found dead on a street in the city Wednesday, police said.

2023-09-20 15:11

PPP floor leader urges parliamentary cooperation, dialogue amid prolonged partisan deadlock

PPP floor leader urges parliamentary cooperation, dialogue amid prolonged partisan deadlock

The floor leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) on Wednesday called for more dialogue and cooperation between the main rival parties amid a prolonged parliamentary deadlock on pending political issues.

2023-09-20 15:11

Greenpeace to file constitutional petition demanding climate-related disclosures by firms

Greenpeace to file constitutional petition demanding climate-related disclosures by firms

Greenpeace, a non-governmental environmental organization, said Wednesday it will file a constitutional petition urging the adoption of a system that requires listed companies to disclose information on their response to climate change.

2023-09-20 14:35

Delegates from 48 cities to gather in Seoul for mayoral forum

Delegates from 48 cities to gather in Seoul for mayoral forum

Mayors and delegations from nearly 50 cities around the world will gather in Seoul later this week for a summit to discuss ways to create more livable and sustainable cities, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-09-20 13:49

Seoul to showcase smart city vision globally

Seoul to showcase smart city vision globally

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host three global events from Sept. 25 to 26 to highlight its smart city vision. According to the city government, Sunday, the events will feature the Seoul Smart City Prize, the Seoul City Forum and the sixth general meeting of world smart sustainable cities organization WeGO.

Jung Da-hyun | 2023-09-20 13:17

USFK soldier, 2 women arrested for drug trafficking

USFK soldier, 2 women arrested for drug trafficking

A United States Forces Korea (USFK) service member has been arrested on charges of smuggling drugs from the U.S. via military mail and using, selling or distributing them in Korea, police said Wednesday.

2023-09-20 12:10

Russia Embassy denies military deal between Moscow, Pyongyang

Russia Embassy denies military deal between Moscow, Pyongyang

The Russian Embassy in Seoul on Wednesday dismissed reports that Moscow and Pyongyang discussed military cooperation at last week's bilateral summit.

2023-09-20 12:05

INTERVIEWPutin uses summit with NK leader to stop Seoul from helping Ukraine: expert

Lamborghini driver suspect sent to prosecutors over parking dispute in Gangnam

Lamborghini driver suspect sent to prosecutors over parking dispute in Gangnam

A 30-year-old man accused of threatening a driver with a knife over a parking dispute last week was referred to prosecutors for further investigation, police said Wednesday.

2023-09-20 11:16

New industry minister vows efforts to boost exports, nuclear power industry

New industry minister vows efforts to boost exports, nuclear power industry

Korea's new Industry Minister Bang Moon-kyu on Wednesday vowed all-out effort to prop up exports as a key economic growth engine and to restore the ecosystem of the country's nuclear power generation industry, his office said.

2023-09-20 11:12

Late wife of Australian veteran of Korean War to be laid to rest in Busan

Late wife of Australian veteran of Korean War to be laid to rest in Busan

The late wife of an Australian veteran killed during the 1950-53 Korean War will be laid to rest in a southeastern city this week alongside her husband, Seoul's veterans ministry said Wednesday.

2023-09-20 10:58

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