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Fri, December 1, 2023 | 02:42

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

2,200 inmates moved to new prison in Daegu amid heavy security

2,200 inmates moved to new prison in Daegu amid heavy security

A prison in the southeastern city of Daegu was relocated for the first time in 52 years Tuesday, with heavily armed police guiding some 2,200 inmates to a newly built facility 18 kilometers away.

2023-11-28 16:32

Sanrio CEO looks to expand cooperation with K-pop artists

Sanrio CEO looks to expand cooperation with K-pop artists

The chief executive officer of Sanrio, the Japanese company behind the Hello Kitty franchise, said Tuesday his company was looking to broaden cooperation with K-pop artists.

2023-11-28 15:52

Yoon says Busan Expo aimed at bringing balanced development, rapid growth

Yoon says Busan Expo aimed at bringing balanced development, rapid growth

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday the government's all-out campaign to bring the World Expo 2030 to Busan was aimed at bringing balanced development and rapid growth, as the vote to select the host city was hours away.

2023-11-28 15:50

Final vote for Expo venue to take place today

Korea-India Dialogue focuses on strengthening ties amid post-pandemic realities

Korea-India Dialogue focuses on strengthening ties amid post-pandemic realities

The Korea Foundation (KF) successfully wrapped up the 22nd Korea-India Dialogue in Seoul, Tuesday. The two-day event was co-hosted by the Seoul Forum for International Affairs (SFIA) and the Ananta Centre, aimed at enhancing cooperation in diverse sectors between the two countries.

2023-11-28 14:52

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] Take a bite out of Songtan's Island Bites

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEKTake a bite out of Songtan's Island Bites

Nestled down a side street in Sinjang-dong, closest to Songtan Station, and a short walk from the front gate of Osan Air Base, Island Bites in Pyeongtaek serves a vibrant fusion of African, Creole and Cajun cuisine. Each bite is a celebration of the flavors of the Caribbean, with bold spices and tropical ingredients all coming together using a diverse range of culinary techni...

2023-11-28 13:28

Disability rights group lodges complaint with rights watchdog over leader's arrest

Disability rights group lodges complaint with rights watchdog over leader's arrest

A disability rights advocacy group said Tuesday it will file a complaint with the state human rights watchdog against police for arresting the group's leader without informing him of his Miranda rights.

2023-11-28 11:02

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