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Sat, July 2, 2022 | 08:41

Migrant policy needs to focus on recruitment and retention

The Republic of Korea will see an increased number of migrants in the years to come. This reality has already been unfolding regardless of who won the recent presidential election. Understanding and accepting both the need for migrants and the benefits of well-managed migration to Korea is key to successful migration policies. The reality of the demographic challenges faced b...

2022-05-12 08:44

Individual and group protesters flock to presidential office in Yongsan

The streets around the office of President Yoon Suk-yeol in the central Seoul district of Yongsan appear to be replacing the neighborhood of Cheong Wa Dae, the former presidential office and residence compound, as a new magnet for individual and group demonstrators.

2022-05-11 17:23

Protesters with disabilities occupy subway station on president's inauguration day

While President Yoon Suk-yeol on May 10 was at his inauguration event, which was taking place on the front lawn outside of the National Assembly in Yeouido, protesters with physical disabilities were fighting for their rights not too far from there.

2022-05-11 15:55

Rights watchdog says cellphone ban in dorm violates basic rights

Banning high school students from using cellphones and other kinds of electronic devices inside dormitory rooms infringes upon their human rights, the state rights watchdog said Wednesday.

2022-05-11 15:44

Number of adoptions in Korea drops in 2021

The number of adoptions in Korea fell for the third consecutive year in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data showed Wednesday.

2022-05-11 14:17

Rights watchdog recommends measure ensuring provision of vegan meals to inmates

The state human rights watchdog has recommended the government take steps to provide vegetarian inmates at correctional institutions with proper vegetarian meals, officials said Tuesday.

2022-05-10 16:09

Police to minimize public inconvenience during Yoon's commute

Police will focus on minimizing the inconvenience people could suffer from providing security for incoming President Yoon Suk-yeol during his commute from his private home to the new presidential office, Seoul's chief police officer said Monday.

2022-05-09 16:36

Over half of 20-somethings don't plan to have children after marriage: poll

More than half of single 20-somethings in Korea do not want to have babies after marriage, apparently due to concerns over high child-rearing costs in the country, a poll showed Monday.

2022-05-09 09:39

Korea extends mandate of dog meat task force

Korea's government-civilian consultative body on dog meat consumption decided Friday to extend its operations for two more months for further discussions on the sensitive issue in the country.

2022-05-06 14:10

Decades-old pub in Euljiro fades into history

A small, time-honored pub tucked away in an alley packed with back-to-back stores, near Euljiro 3-ga Station on Seoul Metro lines 2 and 3, is decorated with warning messages signed by the owner of the building. “Transfer of this estate has been completed since April 21, 2022, upon court order. Accordingly, hereafter, those who enter this store without permission from the owne...

2022-05-06 09:00

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