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Sun, January 29, 2023 | 15:16
Yoon acknowledges need for gender equality after query by US reporter
President Yoon Suk-yeol said he plans to ensure that more opportunities will be given to women, in response to a U.S. reporter's question about Yoon's male-dominated Cabinet and the administration's plans to improve gender equality in Korea. During a joint press conference held after the summit with his U.S. counterpart, Joe Biden, Saturday, Yoon received the question from Wa...
Politics | 2022-05-22 16:27
Korea, US to launch dialogue channel on economic security
Korea and the United States have agreed to launch a dialogue channel on economic security between the two presidential offices, with an aim to strengthen technology cooperation, according to Seoul's presidential office, Friday
Foreign Affairs | 2022-05-20 17:02
NASA Artemis mission draws attention as Korea, US seek cooperation in space
Space cooperation is expected to be one of the key agenda items at the upcoming summit between President Yoon Suk-yeol and his U.S. counterpart, President Joe Biden, on Saturday, as the two leaders will likely discuss plans on how to bolster collaboration in the Artemis program, a U.S.-led future moon landing project.
Foreign Affairs | 2022-05-20 15:40
North Korea wary of COVID-19-driven social unrest
The North Korean regime has called for its people to stay united against the COVID-19 pandemic, assuring them that the virus situation can be maintained at a manageable level, in what appears to be a move to relieve public fear and anxiety stoked by the unprecedented health crisis.
North Korea | 2022-05-19 16:45
Koryoin restaurant owner receives immigrant award
Jeon Olga, a restaurant owner in the “Koryoin Village”neighborhood of the southwestern city of Gwangju, will be honored with the Prime Minister's Commendation, recognized for her yearslong dedication to supporting fellow ethnic Koreans from former Soviet Union states as they adapt to Korean society.
Multicultural Community | 2022-05-19 16:08
Why doctors oppose Nursing Act legislation
The legislation of a new law called the Nursing Act, to specify the roles of nurses, has emerged as a hot-button issue in the medical community. Nurses and doctors are sharply divided over the bill, and the standoff between the two groups is escalating.
Health & Science | 2022-05-19 09:00
Immigrant voter turnout declines in local elections
A record-high 120,000 foreign residents are expected to be eligible to vote in the upcoming June 1 local elections. As a result, the turnout of these voters has drawn the attention of both political parties and candidates. The local elections are the only chance for non-Korean nationals to express their opinions on issues by voting, but previous turnouts show that such voters...
Multicultural Community | 2022-05-17 16:45
North Korea wrestles with worst health crisis
The situation in North Korea has gone from bad to worse since the reclusive country confirmed its first official case of BA.2, the “stealth” variant of Omicron, on May 12. The country added 392,920 new cases of fever on Sunday, with eight new deaths. The aggregate number of suspected cases of the coronavirus now stands at 1,213,550, with 50 deaths, according to North Korea's ...
North Korea | 2022-05-16 17:12
Korea's next step in COVID response remains uncertain amid absence of health minister
The government's next step toward a return to normalcy from the COVID-19 pandemic remains uncertain with the appointment of a new health minister still in limbo. The cabinet vacuum is feared to hinder President Yoon Suk-yeol administration's plan to implement a new pandemic management framework and achieve the smooth implementation of response measures.
Health & Science | 2022-05-15 16:54
Candidate registration commences for June 1 local elections
Candidate registration for the June 1 local elections and parliamentary by-elections began on Thursday for a two-day period, according to the National Election Commission (NEC), amid widespread anticipation that the upcoming elections will act as a litmus test for the Yoon Suk-yeol administration.
Politics | 2022-05-12 15:28
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