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Sat, October 23, 2021 | 19:56

US envoy on North Korea eyes 'productive' consultations in South Korea on ways to revitalize peace process

The top U.S. envoy on North Korea said Saturday he expects "productive" consultations with South Korea as he arrived here for a two-day visit.

2021-10-23 18:12

70 percent of population fully vaccinated in South Korea; en route to 'new normal'

South Korea on Saturday achieved its goal of fully inoculating over 70 percent of the country's population earlier than scheduled amid its accelerating vaccination drive.

2021-10-23 17:56

Chemical leak kills 2, injures 9 at building construction site

A chemical used for fire suppression leaked from the basement of a high-rise building under construction in southwestern Seoul, Saturday, leaving two workers dead and nine others injured, according to firefighters.

2021-10-23 14:09

Ex-USFK chief stresses solidarity in South Korea-U.S. alliance amid lingering North Korean threats

Former U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) chief Curtis Scaparrotti has stressed the importance of solidarity between the militaries of South Korea and the United States in the face of continued North Korean threats, an organization dedicated to promoting the alliance said Saturday.

2021-10-23 11:32

New virus cases below 2,000 for 15th day as vaccination rate nears 70 percent milestone

South Korea saw its new daily COVID-19 infections rise slightly for Friday, but the numbers stayed below 2,000 for the 15th straight day, as the country's vaccination rate is nearing a key milestone of 70 percent.

2021-10-23 11:26

Namyang Dairy under investigation for gender discrimination

Namyang Dairy Products, a domestic milk products maker, is now under a special labor inspection by the Ministry of Employment and Labor, following allegations that the company discriminated against its female workers in the personnel affairs department as well as coerced them to sign documents promising that they would not get pregnant. During a National Assembly audit, Thurs...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-10-23 09:04

Yoon accused of 'mocking' nation with pic of dog with apple

Yoon Seok-youl, a leading opposition presidential contender, drew fire Friday after a photo of his dog being fed an apple sparked speculation that he likened the people to a dog following a reluctant apology for making insensitive remarks about a former dictator.

2021-10-22 21:08

DP presidential candidate to resign as Gyeonggi governor next week: official

Gyeonggi Gov. Lee Jae-myung, the presidential nominee of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), is likely to announce his resignation from the governorship next week, officials here said Friday. "Lee has decided to step down from the governor position on Oct. 25 and will soon tender his resignation to the provincial council chairman," an official with the Gyeonggi provincial gover...

2021-10-22 21:08

GCS International vows active role in promoting world peace

An international conference was held at Seoul Airbase in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, Oct. 21, marking the 40th anniversary of the U.N. International Day of Peace.

2021-10-22 18:17

Moon to meet Pope Francis at Vatican next week

President Moon Jae-in will meet with Pope Francis at the Vatican next week to discuss peace on the Korean Peninsula and efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic, the presidential office said Friday.

2021-10-22 17:28

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