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Thu, December 7, 2023 | 21:55

Data shows distorted facts on Korean history on the rise over past 3 years, but corrections falling

Data shows distorted facts on Korean history on the rise over past 3 years, but corrections falling

The number of cases of distorted facts on Korean history identified by the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) rose over the past three years, but the proportion of corrections being made almost halved, government data showed Thursday.

2023-10-19 14:38

Teacher faces police probe after rallies disrupt classes

Teacher faces police probe after rallies disrupt classes

A Seoul teacher is facing a police probe in connection with last month's massive rallies by elementary school teachers to mourn the suicide of a fellow teacher allegedly distressed by disgruntled parents, a lawmaker said Thursday.

2023-10-19 11:08

AI to provide both opportunities, challenges to labor market: labor minister

AI to provide both opportunities, challenges to labor market: labor minister

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT will provide not only challenges, but also opportunities in the labor market, Employment and Labor Minister Lee Jung-sik said, amid growing fears about AI taking over people's jobs.

2023-10-18 17:00

Seoul Metro labor union to go on strike next month

Seoul Metro labor union to go on strike next month

The labor union of Seoul Metro announced, Wednesday, it will go on strike next month as it still opposes the company's workforce reduction plan after rounds of negotiations.

2023-10-18 16:56

Data show 144 teachers died by suicide over last decade

Data show 144 teachers died by suicide over last decade

The number of elementary, middle and high school teachers who took their own life over the past decade amounted to 144, a ruling party lawmaker said Wednesday, citing data from the Ministry of Education.

2023-10-18 15:06

North Gyeongsang Province aims to position itself as hub of metaverse

North Gyeongsang Province aims to position itself as hub of metaverse

As society evolves rapidly with advanced technologies, North Gyeongsang Province is strategically focusing on positioning itself as a central hub of the metaverse - a hypothetical iteration of the internet forming a singular, immersive virtual world - seeking to boost the competitive edge of the local government.

2023-10-18 08:38

North Gyeongsang Province implements metaverse with rich cultural, tourism assets

Halloween events nowhere to be seen this year

Halloween events nowhere to be seen this year

Weeks ahead of the first anniversary of last year's deadly Halloween crowd disaster in Itaewon, related events and festivals that typically adopt Halloween themes are almost nowhere to be seen this year.

2023-10-17 17:08

Israelis in Korea devastated by war-torn homeland

Israelis in Korea devastated by war-torn homeland

Around 500 Koreans and Israelis gathered in Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul, Tuesday, waving Israeli flags to show solidarity with the Jewish state in its ongoing war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

2023-10-17 16:46

Blast kills hundreds at Gaza hospital; Hamas and Israel trade blame as Biden heads to Mideast

Number of delivery workers falls in post-pandemic era: data

Number of delivery workers falls in post-pandemic era: data

The number of deliver workers has fallen this year following a sharp growth in recent years amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while that of cooks rose to an all-time high as people returned to pre-pandemic normalcy, data showed Tuesday.

2023-10-17 14:48

North Gyeongsang Province implements metaverse with rich cultural, tourism assets

North Gyeongsang Province implements metaverse with rich cultural, tourism assets

North Gyeongsang Province is launching metaverse projects that reflect specific regional features of the province, with a strong focus on promoting its culture and tourism industry.

2023-10-17 11:52

North Gyeongsang Province aims to position itself as hub of metaverse

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