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Reporter
: Jun Ji-hye
Wed, October 4, 2023 | 20:06
Major cram schools face probe for buying exam questions from public teachers
The so-called “big three” private education businesses ― Megastudy, Sidae Injae and Daesung Hagwon ― are currently facing respective police investigations over cases of possible collusion, where they allegedly bought exam questions from school teachers who had served as test writers for the state-administered College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT).
Society
| 2023-10-04 16:35
Gov't to boost Korean language education for multiethnic students
The government will strengthen Korean language education for children of multicultural families to help them overcome difficulties caused by language barriers, the Ministry of Education announced, Tuesday.
Society
| 2023-09-26 16:44
Will new measures ease shortage of pediatricians in Korea?
The government announced new measures to address a shortage of pediatric physicians in Korea, which experts fear could escalate into a major child health care crisis.
Health & Science
| 2023-09-25 18:27
Gender equality minister nominee in hot seat over remarks on abortion
Kim Haeng, a nominee for the gender equality and family minister, faces mounting criticism for her remarks that could be construed as denying women’s freedom to terminate pregnancy.
Politics
| 2023-09-21 16:54
Civil servant mentor reappointed as labor ministry spokesman
Park Jong-pill, who was reappointed as a spokesman for the Ministry of Employment and Labor, has been cited by many other civil servants as a mentor. In 2019, the National Human Resources Development Institute under the direct control of the Ministry of Personnel Management selected Park as a great lecturer for young civil servants, as his lecture about how to write policy re...
Politics
| 2023-09-21 08:46
Korea ramps up support for marginalized youth
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. Socially isolated people are those who do not have meaningful interactions with others, except family, for more than six months, the Ministry of Health and Welfare said.
Politics
| 2023-09-19 17:06
Prosecutors seek warrant to arrest hunger-striking DPK leader
Prosecutors asked a court to issue an arrest warrant for main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) leader Rep. Lee Jae-myung, Monday, who is on the 19th day of a hunger strike, on charges of breach of trust, bribery, violation of the Foreign Exchange Transaction Act and other charges in connection with a land development scandal while he was mayor of Seongnam from 2010 ...
Law & Crime
| 2023-09-18 16:43
Yoon signs off on motion requesting parliamentary consent to opposition leader's arrest
Fear of stalking remains a year after Sindang Station murder
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 unchanged, though nearly a year has passed since the murder of a subway station worker by a colleague who had stalked the victim for years.
Law & Crime
| 2023-09-12 16:39
[INTERVIEW] Universities must teach for employment, betterment of society
Universities should offer education that prepares students for employment and cultivates well-rounded citizens capable of contributing to the betterment of society, according to Fernando Leon-Garcia, president of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP).
Society
| 2023-09-11 16:18
Controversy over Jamboree fiasco continues
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, who had to evacuate the campsite earlier than scheduled due to safety concerns and other problems, according to an opposition lawmaker, Thursday.
Society
| 2023-09-07 16:54
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Public transit fares to increase in Seoul and Busan this week
Ruling party vows to investigate China's alleged influence operations
Genesis GV80 Coupe looks to compete with Mercedes-Benz, BMW
Korean steelmakers on alert over initiation of EU carbon border tariff
Korean shipbuilders seek lead over Chinese rivals in selling LNG carriers to Qatar
30 out of 74 major financial companies lack female board member
Hyundai, Kia to extend earnings rally on strengthening dollar, solid sales
Lawmakers want chairmen of financial firms held accountable over misconduct
Dong-A Socio Group’s honorary chairman passes away at 96
Returning home from Chuseok holiday
[PHOTOS] Team Korea' s decisive moments at Asian Games