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Mon, May 29, 2023 | 08:05

Korea opens metaverse platform for Korean-language learning

Korea opens metaverse platform for Korean-language learning

Korea's culture ministry said Tuesday it will launch a metaverse version of the King Sejong Institute, a government-funded Korean language education brand, this year to help foreigners learn the language anytime and anywhere.

2023-02-07 14:53

Handcuffing suspects during police questioning should meet clear requirements: watchdog

Handcuffing suspects during police questioning should meet clear requirements: watchdog

Using handcuffs on suspects during police questioning should meet clear requirements, the human rights watchdog said Tuesday.

2023-02-07 14:17

NIS forms interagency team to probe suspected anti-communist law violations

NIS forms interagency team to probe suspected anti-communist law violations

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said Monday it has formed a joint team with the prosecution and police to investigate suspected anti-communist law violation cases until the end of the year.

2023-02-07 09:22

Five missing crew members of capsized fishing boat found dead

Five missing crew members of capsized fishing boat found dead

Five missing crew members of a 24-ton fishing boat that capsized off the southwestern coast were found dead inside the vessel, Monday, Coast Guard officials said.

2023-02-06 20:31

Seoul City postpones taking down 'illegal' memorial for Itaewon tragedy

Seoul City postpones taking down 'illegal' memorial for Itaewon tragedy

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Monday postponed taking down a memorial the authority claims was “illegally” set up by bereaved families of the Itaewon tragedy. The family members and supporters from civic groups set up the memorial at Seoul City Square in front of the city hall in central Seoul on Saturday without giving the city government due notification. The city au...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-02-06 17:24

Opposition party seeks to impeach interior minister over Itaewon tragedy

Book recounts poverty-stricken Korean coal miners' contribution to their country

Book recounts poverty-stricken Korean coal miners' contribution to their country

From 1963 to 1977, a total of 7,938 Korean men jumped on airplanes to Germany hoping to support their families in Korea with foreign currency. Many of them had no prior experience working in mines. During that time, miners and nurses in Germany remitted around $112 million to Korea, according to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Lee Yeon-woo | 2023-02-06 16:46

Finance ministry, Seoul city at odds over free subway rides for seniors

Finance ministry, Seoul city at odds over free subway rides for seniors

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is at loggerheads with the Ministry of Economy and Finance over sharing the burden of the snowballing deficit regarding Seoul Metro, the capital's subway operator. The city government is demanding that the ministry partially cover the financial deficit incurred due mainly to the free senior travel scheme - a welfare policy adopted by the cent...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-02-06 16:45

23 Thai tourists out of contact after arriving in Muan Int'l Airport

23 Thai tourists out of contact after arriving in Muan Int'l Airport

A total of 23 Thai tourists have gone out of contact after arriving at Muan International Airport in southwestern Korea over the past week, the justice ministry said Monday.

2023-02-06 16:08

Elderly in Seoul regard 72.6 years as average age of senior citizens: poll

Elderly in Seoul regard 72.6 years as average age of senior citizens: poll

Older adults in Seoul estimate the average age of senior citizens at 72.6 years, a survey by the metropolitan government said Monday.

2023-02-06 15:00

Korea to employ UAM vehicles for visitors during 2030 World Expo

Korea to employ UAM vehicles for visitors during 2030 World Expo

Korea will push to use urban air mobility (UAM) vehicles as an actual means of transportation during the 2030 World Expo if it hosts the event in the southeastern port city of Busan, the industry ministry said Monday.

2023-02-06 14:14

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