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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 07:09

Chief news editors group selects Yonhap News TV executive as new president

Chief news editors group selects Yonhap News TV executive as new president

Chief editors of news agencies in Korea selected their new representative on Tuesday. Choo Seung-ho from Yonhap News TV became the new president of the Korea News Editors' Association. He has been serving as the senior vice president of the state news broadcaster since 2021.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-03-22 17:22

Daejeon breaks ground on new baseball stadium

Daejeon breaks ground on new baseball stadium

The central city of Daejeon, 140 kilometers south of Seoul, broke ground on a new baseball stadium Wednesday, with plans to open it in time for the start of the 2025 season.

2023-03-22 16:40

1 baby, 2 mothers: Police investigate suspected child trafficking case

1 baby, 2 mothers: Police investigate suspected child trafficking case

Police in Daegu are looking into an alleged child trafficking case involving two women - one who disappeared after giving birth to a baby and the other who showed up claiming to be the mother. On March 1, the first woman delivered a boy by cesarean section at a medical center in Daegu. She left the hospital, alone, saying she would come back after recovering from childbirth b...

Kim Se-jeong | 2023-03-22 16:10

Population mobility lowest in 29 years in Feb. amid home market slump

Population mobility lowest in 29 years in Feb. amid home market slump

The number of Koreans moving to other regions fell to the lowest level in 29 years in February, data showed Wednesday, as higher borrowing costs and economic uncertainties induced more people to avoid buying new properties.

2023-03-22 14:06

Childbirths sink 6% to fresh low in January

Childbirths sink 6% to fresh low in January

The number of babies born in Korea dipped to yet another fresh low in January, data showed Wednesday, reflecting the dire population crisis in Asia's fourth-largest economy.

2023-03-22 13:39

Autistic golfer appointed as ambassador of veterans ministry-affiliated country club

Autistic golfer appointed as ambassador of veterans ministry-affiliated country club

Simon Seung-min Lee, a 26-year-old professional golfer with autism, has been appointed as the ambassador of the country club that is owned by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, according to the ministry, Tuesday.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-03-22 08:18

Floating pool development: new excuse to get your swimming outfit ready for Han River

Floating pool development: new excuse to get your swimming outfit ready for Han River

The Han River will likely see its first floating pool by 2026.Coming to the riverside park at Ichon-dong in the central Seoul district of Yongsan, the pool is part of the Han River Art Pier project that will be built on a dilapidated dock site, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Tuesday.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-03-21 16:10

Busan to have alternate no-driving days during Expo inspection

Busan to have alternate no-driving days during Expo inspection

Busan plans to launch special traffic measures to ease congestion during an inspection visit by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in April as part of the city's preparation to host the World Expo, the city government announced Tuesday.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-21 12:12

Seoul to create floating swimming pools, marina facilities on Han River

Seoul to create floating swimming pools, marina facilities on Han River

The Seoul city government will create floating swimming pools along the Han River by 2026, along with marina facilities equipped with restaurants, a concert hall and a sunset observation platform, the mayor has said.

2023-03-21 11:31

Guided tour of Gyeongbok Palace's marquee pavilion to resume next month

Guided tour of Gyeongbok Palace's marquee pavilion to resume next month

Gyeongbok Palace, a royal palace in Seoul, will offer a special guided tour of its marquee pavilion overlooking a beautiful pond, starting next month, cultural authorities said Tuesday.

2023-03-21 11:30

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