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Mon, September 25, 2023 | 06:36

[NATIONAL] Korea ramps up support for marginalized youth

NATIONALKorea ramps up support for marginalized youth

정부, '은둔청년’ 지원책 강화

The government unveiled a set of new welfare policies on Tuesday that aim to reach out to young people who are living in social isolation. 화요일 정부는 사회적으로 고립된 생활을 하는 청년 지원을 위한 새로운 복지 정책을 공개했다.

2023-09-20 11:04

[NATIONAL] Fear of stalking remains a year after Sindang Station murder

NATIONALFear of stalking remains a year after Sindang Station murder

신당역 사건 1년, 스토킹 공포 여전해

The number of stalking suspects apprehended by police has already exceeded 7,000 this year, police data showed Tuesday, indicating that the dangers of such crimes remain, though nearly a year has passed since the murder of a subway station worker by a colleague who had stalked the victim for years. 화요일 경찰청 자료에 따르면 경찰이 검거한 스토킹 범죄 피의자는 올해 7000명을 넘었고, 이는 수년간 피해자를 스토킹하다 동료를 살해한 교...

2023-09-14 09:46

[NATIONAL] Seoul to launch 'Climate Card' unlimited transit pass next year

NATIONALSeoul to launch 'Climate Card' unlimited transit pass next year

내년 서울 대중교통 무제한 '기후교통카드’ 출시

Seoul is set to introduce an unlimited public transportation pass next year, the city government said Monday. 월요일 서울시는 내년부터 서울 시내 대중교통 무제한 이용권을 도입한다고 밝혔다.

2023-09-12 10:37

[NATIONAL] Controversy over Jamboree fiasco continues

NATIONALControversy over Jamboree fiasco continues

계속되는 ’잼버리 파행’ 논란

Local governments paid a total of nearly 15 billion won ($11 million) to cover the costs of offering accommodations, food and cultural events to World Scout Jamboree participants. 세계스카우트잼버리 참가자들의 숙박비와 식비 및 문화행사 제공 비용으로 지방자치단체가 예산 약 150억 원(1100만 달러)을 지출했다.

2023-09-11 11:20

[NATIONAL] Hidden space unveiled beneath Seoul, Plaza

NATIONALHidden space unveiled beneath Seoul, Plaza

서울광장 아래 지하공간 공개

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is set to unveil a hidden space beneath Seoul Plaza, Friday, to the public for the first time in 40 years. 서울시가 서울광장 아래 숨겨져 있던 지하 공간을 금요일 40년만에 처음으로 시민에게 공개한다.

2023-09-06 14:02

[NATIONAL] Memorial events for teachers' deaths held nationwide

NATIONALMemorial events for teachers' deaths held nationwide

교사들 대규모 추모집회

Teachers held memorial events and rallies in Seoul and other parts of the country on Monday to commemorate the recent deaths of their colleagues and to demand proper measures to better protect their rights and prevent such tragedies. 월요일 서울과 전국 각지에서 교사들은 사망한 동료 교사들을 추모하고 교권 보호 및 더 이상의 비극 예방을 위한 적절한 대책을 요구하기 위해 추모행사와 집회를 열었다.

2023-09-05 16:37

[NATIONAL] Oct. 2 could be designated as temporary holiday

NATIONALOct. 2 could be designated as temporary holiday

10월 2일, 임시공휴일 지정 검토

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. 금요일 대통령실은 약 일주일간 지속되는 긴 휴가를 시민들이 즐길 수 있도록 10월 2일을 임시공휴일로 지정하는 방안을 검토 중이라고 전했다.

2023-08-29 16:43

[SPORTS] An crushes Marin to become Korea's 1st world champion

SPORTSAn crushes Marin to become Korea's 1st world champion

안세영, 한국 역대 최초 세계선수권 단식 우승

World number one An Se-young became the first woman from Korea to win singles gold at the BWF World Championships when she beat former champion Carolina Marin 21-12 21-10 in the final on Sunday in Copenhagen. 세계랭킹 1위 안세영이 27일 코펜하겐에서 열린 BWF 세계개인선수권대회 결승에서 전 챔피언 카롤리나 마린을 21-12, 21-10으로 꺾고 한국 여자 단식 첫 금메달을 차지했다.

2023-08-28 10:29

[NATIONAL] Recurrence of violent crimes reignites debate over death penalty

NATIONALRecurrence of violent crimes reignites debate over death penalty

잇단 흉악 범죄 … 사형 부활 여론 불거져

Criminologists say death penalty would not have deterrent effect 범죄학자들, 사형제도의 범죄 억지력에 대해 회의적

2023-08-24 13:24

[NATIONAL] New Seoul slogan leaves many city residents scratching their heads

NATIONALNew Seoul slogan leaves many city residents scratching their heads

서울시 신규 슬로건에 갸우뚱하는 시민들

City advised not to change slogan too often and learn from New York 서울시, 슬로건의 잦은 변경을 자제하고 뉴욕 사례에서 배울 것 독려 받아

2023-08-23 16:24

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