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Seoul city to temporarily suspend Namsan Tunnel toll fee
Seoul city to temporarily suspend Namsan Tunnel toll fee
The toll levied on cars passing through Namsan Tunnel in Seoul will be temporarily suspended for two months starting next month, according to city officials, in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the congestion pricing scheme. Based on the evaluation, the city authority will decide by the end of this year whether to fully scrap the toll collection system or not.
2023-02-20 16:26
Korea plans to launch 6G network service in 2028
Korea plans to launch 6G network service in 2028
Korea plans to launch the sixth generation network service in 2028, two years earlier than its original schedule, in a bid to secure an early dominance of the future wireless frequencies, the ICT ministry said Monday.
2023-02-20 16:12
Nat'l consumer inflation up 5.3% in Q4
Nat'l consumer inflation up 5.3% in Q4
Korea's nationwide consumer prices soared 5.3 percent on-year in the fourth quarter due to higher utility bills and food costs, data showed Monday.
2023-02-20 14:31
Korea's suicide rate up in 2021 amid pandemic: data
Korea's suicide rate up in 2021 amid pandemic: data
Korea's suicide rate slightly increased in 2021 amid the pandemic, data showed Monday, led by people in their 20s and those aged 70 and above.
2023-02-20 14:29
Celebration of Japanese emperor's birthday in Seoul met with protest
Celebration of Japanese emperor's birthday in Seoul met with protest
A reception held in Seoul to celebrate the Japanese Emperor's birthday has raised eyebrows, especially after it was reported that the Japanese national anthem - which is widely considered a symbol of Japan's militaristic past here - was played during the event.
2023-02-17 17:29
Local governments offer subsidies for hair loss treatment
Local governments offer subsidies for hair loss treatment
Some local governments have begun offering financial support for hair loss treatment, aiming to help boost the self-esteem and confidence of balding people. But these moves are drawing mixed reactions from the public. Some are raising questions over the appropriateness of government subsidies being used for non-essential medical services.
2023-02-17 15:28
Seoul city to offer weekend-childcare services for working parents
Seoul city to offer weekend-childcare services for working parents
Ten weekend-childcare facilities will open in Seoul for parents who have to work Saturdays and Sundays, as part of the comprehensive childcare assistance project pushed by Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon.
2023-02-16 17:19
Teaching no longer popular career in Korea
Teaching no longer popular career in Korea
In Korea, being a public school teacher was once widely considered a rewarding career. Some advantages of working as a teacher include stable income guaranteed until retirement and generous vacation days compared with ordinary office workers.
2023-02-16 17:04
Disability rights group to file petition with UN special rapporteurs
Disability rights group to file petition with UN special rapporteurs
A disability rights advocacy group said Wednesday it will file a petition with U.N. special rapporteurs, claiming police used force to stop activists when they tried to board subway trains last month as part of a protest demanding greater rights of the disabled.
2023-02-15 17:21
Women's priority parking spaces to disappear in Seoul
Women's priority parking spaces to disappear in Seoul
Women's priority parking spaces at public buildings and other large-scale facilities such as department stores in Seoul will disappear, beginning this year, 14 years after the policy was first introduced. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Wednesday, such parking spaces will be changed to family parking spots, so that a more diverse group of people can enjoy the ...
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