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[SPECIAL REPORT] Korea should embrace cultural diversity in integrating immigrants

SPECIAL REPORTKorea should embrace cultural diversity in integrating immigrants

On hot summer nights, Chinese families living in Shibazono Danchi, a public housing complex near Tokyo, would come out to dance and play in the park. The noise would anger the elderly Japanese living in the complex, as such practices are frowned upon in Japanese culture, where people go home after the sun sets.

2023-11-29 08:51

Busan eyes Expo 2035 after losing to Riyadh

Busan eyes Expo 2035 after losing to Riyadh

Despite strong support from the public, major Korean business conglomerates and world stars such as BTS, Busan lost its bid to host the World Expo 2030.

2023-11-29 04:33

Busan citizens disappointed but ready for World Expo 2035 bid

Korea showcases potential in campaign for World Expo 2030 despite bid failure

Korea showcases potential in campaign for World Expo 2030 despite bid failure

The Eiffel Tower and the telephone are just a couple of the groundbreaking inventions that were introduced at the World Expo, a prestigious global fair held every five years with the potential to generate economic benefits and stimulate job creation.

2023-11-29 03:26

Yoon vows stronger deterrence against N.Korea nuclear threat

Yoon vows stronger deterrence against N.Korea nuclear threat

President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Tuesday to work together with the United States and Japan to strengthen deterrence against North Korea's nuclear threat and improve the human rights situation in the country.

2023-11-28 21:40

Yoon expected to shake up Cabinet, presidential office starting next week

Yoon expected to shake up Cabinet, presidential office starting next week

President Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to carry out a major reshuffle of the Cabinet and presidential secretaries starting next week, as he prepares to push key agenda items in his third year in office, officials said Tuesday.

2023-11-28 17:02

Rights experts criticize China for denying torture in North Korea

Rights experts criticize China for denying torture in North Korea

Human rights advocates were shocked last month to find out that hundreds of North Korean escapees were forcibly deported by China after three years of pandemic border restrictions came to an end. Recently, they were shocked again by Beijing’s claim that the principle of non-refoulement cannot be applied to its policy because there is “no evidence of torture” in North Korea.

2023-11-28 16:56

Economist challenges Yoon's immigration policies

Economist challenges Yoon's immigration policies

Debate has been heating up over the government's immigration policies, including a plan to introduce a record number of foreign laborers, including construction workers and domestic workers, to tackle labor shortages caused by worsening demographic issues.

2023-11-28 16:45

Calling for maximum deterrence

Calling for maximum deterrence

Defense Minister Shin Won-sik speaks during a meeting with key military commanders at the Ministry of National Defense in Seoul, Tuesday. Speaking to top officers including Kim Myeong-su, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force, Shin called for a strong readiness posture against possible threats from North Korea. After North Korea's a...

2023-11-28 16:44

Gov't rejects request for guidelines on hospitalization of transgender people

Gov't rejects request for guidelines on hospitalization of transgender people

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has refused to accept the state human rights watchdog's recommendation that guidelines be devised for the hospitalization of transgender people, the agency said Tuesday.

2023-11-28 16:36

S. Korea delays spy satellite launch due to bad weather

S. Korea delays spy satellite launch due to bad weather

South Korea's plan to launch its first military spy satellite has been postponed due to bad weather, the defense ministry said Tuesday.

2023-11-28 16:32

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