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Wed, October 27, 2021 | 18:02

Traffic accidents involving personal mobility devices soar fourfold from 2018 to 2020: data

Traffic accidents involving personal mobility devices, such as electric scooters, soared fourfold from 2018 to 2020, government data showed Tuesday, raising alarm over the safety of riders.

2021-09-21 10:30

Highways clog with traffic as Chuseok exodus is in full swing

Traffic surged on South Korea's expressways nationwide Monday as a huge number of people head to their hometowns for family reunions and for tourism during the extended Chuseok holiday, according to the traffic agency.

2021-09-20 13:21

Suicide claiming lives of business owners ruined by COVID-19

At least 22 South Korean small business owners have died by suicide after failing to stay afloat under COVID-19 distancing regulations, according to a commerce group that established a memorial altar near the National Assembly this week.

2021-09-19 10:00

Major highways see congestion on 1st day of Chuseok holiday

Many sections of major highways in South Korea remained congested with heavy traffic Saturday morning as millions of people headed to their hometowns to celebrate the Chuseok holiday with their families.

2021-09-18 12:05

Gov't reconsiders 2nd Jeju airport project

The government has taken a step backward in its plan to build a new international airport on the southern island of Jeju, saying that additional reviews of environment and safety issues are needed before the project can proceed.

Jun Ji-hye | 2021-09-18 09:57

Nationwide exodus begins ahead of extended Chuseok holiday

The annual exodus for Chuseok, the Korean equivalent of Thanksgiving, began Friday as South Koreans head to their hometowns for family reunions and take trips during the extended holiday.

2021-09-17 14:23

Jeju authorities on alert over increased tourist numbers during Chuseok holiday

Typhoon Chanthu passes near Jeju, flooding roads, homes, canceling flights

The midsized Typhoon Chanthu passed by Jeju Island and the nation's south coast Friday, bringing drenching rains and high winds, flooding low-lying neighborhoods, knocking down trees and a streetlight, and grounding flights.

2021-09-17 09:26

Jeju braces for Typhoon Chanthu

Jeju made preparations for the impact of Typhoon Chanthu on Thursday as the storm moved toward the resort island from the south, packing strong winds and heavy precipitation, the weather agency said.

2021-09-16 14:56

Seoul City to set up investment agency

Seoul City will set up an organization in charge of attracting foreign investment into the city, similar to the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation, as a part of its bid to increase the city's competitiveness and establish the city as Asia's digital financial hub, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said, Wednesday. This is a core part of the mayor's Seoul Vision 2030, a master...

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-09-15 15:56

Gov't closely monitoring Typhoon Chanthu's impact on farms

South Korea's agricultural ministry called Wednesday for local farms to thoroughly inspect their readiness against Typhoon Chanthu, which is expected to bring heavy rains in southern regions this week.

2021-09-15 15:48

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