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Wed, February 1, 2023 | 05:13

Planned subway fare hike irks commuters

Planned subway fare hike irks commuters

The Seoul Metropolitan Government's proposed subway fare hike is drawing complaints from members of the public who feel that the authorities should revise the free travel system for the elderly so as to tackle the subway operator's financial losses, instead of adding the burden on younger commuters.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-01-01 16:13

[PHOTOS] Celebrating New Year in Korea

PHOTOSCelebrating New Year in Korea

People gather to watch the first sunrise of the year at Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, Jan. 1, 2023. Yonhap A couple celebrates the New Year watc...

2023-01-01 08:12

Traditional New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony to resume with audience after two-year hiatus

Traditional New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony to resume with audience after two-year hiatus

Korea will resume allowing an audience to attend its annual bell-ringing ceremony to celebrate the New Year after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022-12-31 16:11

Civic group urges justice ministry to grant refugee status to Russian asylum-seekers

Civic group urges justice ministry to grant refugee status to Russian asylum-seekers

A group of civic organizations held a press conference, Friday, criticizing the Korean government for detaining anti-war Russian asylum-seekers at Incheon International airport's departure area.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2022-12-30 18:08

Travel to Japan booms on visa-free entry, yen's weakness

Travel to Japan booms on visa-free entry, yen's weakness

Travel demand to Japan has exploded in Korea amid a weak yen and Japan's easing of virus restrictions, industry data showed Friday.

2022-12-30 17:23

What to expect in 2023

What to expect in 2023

The year 2022 will soon disappear into history. In the New Year, the nation will face a lot of changes. The new changes, albeit subtle and gradual, are being introduced to help the nation adapt to the ever-changing needs of the public.

Lee Yeon-woo | 2022-12-30 17:23

Gov't to give grace period to small firms for 52-hour workweek system

Gov't to give grace period to small firms for 52-hour workweek system

The government will give a one-year grace period to small businesses with five to 49 employees for a mandatory 52-hour workweek system to relieve a worsening workforce shortage they are facing, the labor minister said Friday.

2022-12-30 12:05

Korean men becoming more obese due to drinking, lack of exercise

Korean men becoming more obese due to drinking, lack of exercise

Korean men have become more obese over the past 13 years due to drinking and lack of exercise, a government report showed Friday.

2022-12-30 12:05

Police begin investigation into fatal expressway tunnel fire

Police begin investigation into fatal expressway tunnel fire

Police on Friday launched a full-scale investigation into the previous day's deadly expressway tunnel fire in Gwacheon, just south of Seoul, which killed five people and injured 37 others.

2022-12-30 11:55

Korea to sharply hike Q1 electricity rates on high costs, losses

Korea to sharply hike Q1 electricity rates on high costs, losses

Korea will raise first-quarter electricity rates by the largest ever margin on high global energy costs and mounting losses of the state utility company, the industry ministry said Friday.

2022-12-30 11:28

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