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Thu, December 7, 2023 | 23:06

School zone speed limit to be eased during nighttime

School zone speed limit to be eased during nighttime

The school zone speed limit will be eased to up to 50 kilometers per hour from the current 30 kph during the night and early morning hours beginning next month, police said Tuesday.

2023-08-29 13:00

Mayors worldwide to promote their cities at Seoul summit

Mayors worldwide to promote their cities at Seoul summit

Mayors and business leaders from around the world will gather in Seoul in September for a global summit to discuss creating more livable and sustainable cities.

2023-08-29 08:26

Teachers' union files complaint over education minister's warning against collective action

Teachers' union files complaint over education minister's warning against collective action

A progressive teachers' union filed a complaint Monday against Education Minister Lee Ju-ho for warning of disciplinary actions against teachers planning to take a leave of absence to attend a protest rally.

2023-08-28 12:10

Gov't considers relocating bust of independence fighter from defense ministry

Gov't considers relocating bust of independence fighter from defense ministry

The government is considering relocating a bust of revered independence fighter Hong Beom-do from outside the defense ministry headquarters due to his past record of collaborating with Soviet communist forces, officials said Monday.

2023-08-28 11:24

Korea University to raise ratio of foreign students to 30% in 5 years

Korea University to raise ratio of foreign students to 30% in 5 years

Korea University will drastically raise the ratio of foreign students and teaching staff to 30 percent each to create a more cosmopolitan and diverse campus.

2023-08-28 10:24

Gwangju's plan to honor communist composer stirs controversy

Gwangju's plan to honor communist composer stirs controversy

A plan to build a park in Gwangju in honor of communist composer Jeong Yul-seong, who was born in the city in southwestern Korea, has sparked sharp division in public opinion.

2023-08-28 08:27

Ideological dispute over historical figures engulfs Korean politics

Over 1.2 mil. young people without jobs after graduation: data

Over 1.2 mil. young people without jobs after graduation: data

More than 1.26 million young people remained unemployed after completing their studies, and it took more than 10 months for youths to get their first job after graduation on average, data showed Sunday.

2023-08-27 11:32

4 men found dead at bed and breakfast facility in Bundang

4 men found dead at bed and breakfast facility in Bundang

Four men were found dead Saturday at a bed and breakfast facility in Bundang, south of Seoul, leading police to open an investigation into the cause of their deaths.

2023-08-26 16:17

Oct. 2 could be designated as temporary holiday

Oct. 2 could be designated as temporary holiday

The presidential office said Friday it is considering designating Oct. 2 as an extra holiday so that citizens can enjoy a long vacation that lasts almost a week.

2023-08-26 09:29

Worker dies in waste oil company fire

Worker dies in waste oil company fire

One worker died Friday in a fire at waste oil recycling facility in Hwaseong, a satellite city of Seoul.

2023-08-25 17:17

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