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Thu, July 7, 2022 | 16:33

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

Seoul to resume late-night public transportation services

The Seoul city government said Thursday it will begin resuming late-night public transportation operations in the city, two years after they were reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022-05-05 16:09

Korea remains unhappy country for children

Korea is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of Children's Day in the country, Thursday, but it appears that children here are not as happy as adults. National Human Rights Commission of Korea Chairperson Song Doo-hwan issued a statement on Wednesday and criticized the quality of life and lack of happiness of Korean children. “Korea has been commemorating Ch...

2022-05-05 08:55

Minister nominee seeks to end dog meat through social consensus

Agricultural Minister nominee Chung Hwang-keun said Wednesday he will push for an end to dog meat consumption through social compromise.

2022-05-04 16:46

Seoul to expand late-night taxi service after lifting of business curfew

The Seoul city government said Wednesday it will expand the operation of late-night taxis to cope with the growing demand for taxi service during late hours following last month's lifting of almost all social distancing measures and the business curfew.

2022-05-04 16:10

1 brain dead, 2 seriously injured in apartment fire in Busan

A fire broke out at an apartment building in the southeastern port city of Busan, leaving one brain dead and two others seriously injured, officials said Wednesday.

2022-05-04 08:57

Seoul to open massive green space in city center

A large plot of public land in the heart of Seoul, designated as the site for a museum to house artwork donated by the late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, will be turned into a green recreational space for residents this year, the city government said Friday.

2022-04-29 16:23

Fire, police agencies refuse to scrap hiring age limit despite rights watchdog recommendation

The National Fire Agency (NFA) and the National Police Agency (NPA) have refused to accept a recommendation from the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) to remove the age limit for career counseling positions, the rights watchdog said Friday.

2022-04-29 14:17

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