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Sat, December 4, 2021 | 10:20

Anti-corruption watchdog extends cooperation with UNDP to spread Korea's policies to developing countries

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) announced Friday that it has extended its cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The ACRC first signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.N. affiliate in charge of sustainable development in December 2015 to share Korea's anti-corruption policies with developing countries. With the e...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2021-12-03 15:42

Government's Christmas carol campaign faces backlash from Buddhists

The government campaign to promote a festive spirit to the public through Christmas carols during the year-end season is facing a strong backlash from Buddhists.

Yoon Ja-young | 2021-12-02 16:32

No school meals today

Students at Ahyun Elementary School in Mapo District, Seoul, eat bread and milk instead of a full meal, Thursday, as the school's cafeteria was closed due to a nationwide strike by irregular school employees including cafeteria workers. They organized a one-day protest demanding a wage hike and fair treatment for irregular, contract workers. Joint Press Corps

2021-12-02 16:31

Court rules against administrative order to halt mosque construction in Daegu

A local court in Daegu has decided that a district office's administrative measure to halt the construction of a mosque, due to civil complaints, should be annulled because it is unjust and had procedural flaws. The Daegu District Court, Wednesday, ruled in favor of the Islamic community there that has sought to build the Darul Emman Kyungpook Islamic Center - a move that bro...

Lee Hae-rin | 2021-12-02 16:09

Koreans pick material well-being as top source of meaning in life: survey

Koreans pick “material well-being” as the number one factor that makes their lives meaningful, a survey showed.

Yoon Ja-young | 2021-12-02 09:09

Winter charity event begins

First lady Kim Jung-sook, center, poses with other participants during a ceremony at Seoul Plaza, Wednesday, to launch an annual donation campaign for those living in financial poverty, organized by the Community Chest of Korea. The campaign continues nationwide through Jan. 31. Yonhap

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-12-01 16:50

Strengthened response

New police officers undergo training to enhance their ability to deal with violent crime scenes, at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Seoul, Wednesday. The police strengthened the training amid public criticism for bungled responses to a recent attempted murder case in Incheon. Yonhap

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-12-01 16:50

More Koreans frustrated by 'broken social ladder'

A growing number of Koreans in the low- and middle-income brackets are becoming increasingly frustrated by the so-called broken social ladder, as chances to ascend in the hierarchical structure of society continue to diminish amid a widening gap between the haves and the have-nots.

Lee Hae-rin | 2021-12-01 15:33

Life expectancy of Koreans rises to 83.5 years

The average life expectancy of South Korean babies born last year reached 83.5 years, more than seven years longer than two decades ago, data showed Wednesday, amid improved public awareness about health and a better medical system.

2021-12-01 13:10

9 foreigners to receive honorary Seoul citizenship for contributions, acts of good will

TV personality Justin John Harvey from South Africa and eight other foreigners will receive honorary Seoul citizenship Wednesday in recognition of their contributions to the city and good deeds, the city government said.

2021-12-01 11:38

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