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Sun, December 3, 2023 | 13:55

55% of Koreans negative about incorporating Gimpo into Seoul: survey

55% of Koreans negative about incorporating Gimpo into Seoul: survey

Over half of all Koreans have negative sentiments regarding the proposed incorporation of Gimpo City into Seoul, according to a recent Gallup survey, Friday.

2023-11-10 17:25

Gimpo residents care less about partisan politics, more about property boom

Gimpo residents care less about partisan politics, more about property boom

Gimpo residents care less about partisan politics, more about property boom

GIMPO, Gyeonggi Province - A 59-year-old hairdresser, who owned a hair shop in Gimpo’s old town of Sau-dong, said she is a staunch supporter of the proposal to annex the western city to Seoul metropolitan city.

2023-11-10 16:21

Two umbrella unions to stage large-scale rallies this weekend

Two umbrella unions to stage large-scale rallies this weekend

Two major umbrella unions plan to stage large-scale rallies in central Seoul this weekend, as police warned of stern measures against illegal acts in violation of the revised Assembly and Demonstration Act.

2023-11-10 16:02

Unionized Seoul subway workers threaten second strike

Unionized Seoul subway workers threaten second strike

Unionized Seoul subway workers threaten second strike

Unionized Seoul subway workers opposed to their company's downsizing plans are set to end a two-day 'warning' strike Friday evening but threatened to go on a general strike sooner or later unless their demands are met.

2023-11-10 11:19

Korea to honor fallen UN Korean War veterans in annual ceremony in Busan

Korea to honor fallen UN Korean War veterans in annual ceremony in Busan

Korea will host an annual ceremony this week to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen troops who fought under the United Nations flag during the 1950-53 Korean War, the veterans ministry said Friday.

2023-11-10 10:25

Commuters experience delays as unionized Seoul Metro workers go on strike

Commuters experience delays as unionized Seoul Metro workers go on strike

Commuters in Seoul experienced partial service slowdowns on Thursday as unionized workers of Seoul Metro began their two-day strike in protest of workforce reduction plans.

2023-11-09 16:38

Seoul's iconic Hakchon Theater to close next year

Seoul's iconic Hakchon Theater to close next year

Hakchon Theater, an icon of Seoul's vibrant Daehangno theater street, will be closing its doors permanently next year due to financial strain, theater officials said Thursday.

2023-11-09 15:43

Yoon vows to support firefighters through world-class disaster response system

Yoon vows to support firefighters through world-class disaster response system

President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Thursday to better support firefighters by developing a world-class disaster response system built on artificial intelligence (AI) technology and robots.

2023-11-09 12:10

Supreme Court recognizes civil liability of humidifier sanitizer makers

Supreme Court recognizes civil liability of humidifier sanitizer makers

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a lower court's ruling that ordered humidifier disinfectant manufacturers to pay compensation to a victim of the chemical.

2023-11-09 12:09

Unionized subway workers in Seoul stage 2-day strike in protest of downsizing plan

Unionized subway workers in Seoul stage 2-day strike in protest of downsizing plan

Unionized workers of Seoul Metro, the operator of subway lines 1-8, went on a two-day strike Thursday in protest of the company's downsizing plans.

2023-11-09 08:58

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