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Mon, June 5, 2023 | 01:25

More than dozen chaebol scions indicted on alleged drug use

More than dozen chaebol scions indicted on alleged drug use

More than a dozen of second- or third-generation scions of Korean family-owned conglomerates have been indicted on charges of habitually using and selling marijuana, prosecutors said Thursday.

2023-01-26 11:04

[PHOTOS] Another day of heavy snowfall in Korea

PHOTOSAnother day of heavy snowfall in Korea

A father puts gloves on his daughter during a visit to Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul, Jan. 26, when a snow advisory was issued. Yonhap A girl walks with her mother w...

2023-01-26 10:50

Heavy snow hits Seoul, surrounding areas

Gov't to expand energy vouchers for vulnerable people as heating bills surge

Gov't to expand energy vouchers for vulnerable people as heating bills surge

The government plans to boost energy vouchers and expand a discount of gas prices for vulnerable people to help them cope with surging costs of heating their homes, a senior presidential official said Thursday.

2023-01-26 10:17

Koreans stunned by spike in heating costs

Heavy snow hits Seoul, surrounding areas

Heavy snow hits Seoul, surrounding areas

A heavy snow advisory was issued Thursday in the greater Seoul area and some central parts of the country, the state weather agency said.

2023-01-26 09:04

PHOTOSAnother day of heavy snowfall in Korea

Number of workers taking parental leave up 18.6% in 2022: data

Number of workers taking parental leave up 18.6% in 2022: data

The number of Korean workers who took time off to take care of their children rose 18.6 percent in 2022 from a year earlier on the back of more government support for parental leave, government data showed Monday.

2023-01-25 14:31

Chinese hackers attack 12 Korean academic institutions: KISA

Chinese hackers attack 12 Korean academic institutions: KISA

Korea's internet safety watchdog said Wednesday a Chinese hacking group has launched a cyberattack against 12 Korean academic institutions but it did not cause serious damage.

2023-01-25 11:02

Seoul subway, bus fares to rise by 300 or 400 won

Seoul subway, bus fares to rise by 300 or 400 won

The Seoul city government will additionally consider raising its subway and city bus fares by 400 won ($0.32), besides its earlier 300-won hike proposal, city officials said Wednesday.

2023-01-25 10:03

Cargo ship carrying 22 sinks off Jeju, 14 rescued but 9 unconscious

Cargo ship carrying 22 sinks off Jeju, 14 rescued but 9 unconscious

A Hong Kong-registered cargo ship carrying 22 crew members sank off the southern island of Jeju on Wednesday, and 14 of them were rescued, while a search is under way for the others, the Coast Guard said.

2023-01-25 09:38

Korea's ever-changing city brand slogans baffle foreigners

It was initially “Hi Seoul,” introduced in 2002 by conservative Mayor Lee Myung-bak, who later became the president of Korea. That slogan for Seoul Metropolitan City had been in use for the longest time. Then in 2006, Lee's successor, Mayor Oh Se-hoon, modified it to “Hi Seoul: SOUL of Asia.” More changes followed.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-01-24 17:01

Chinese man deported after refusing to be quarantined, fleeing

Chinese man deported after refusing to be quarantined, fleeing

The government has deported a Chinese national arrested for going into hiding without entering mandatory quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19 upon arrival in Korea earlier this month, officials said Tuesday.

2023-01-24 15:33

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