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Mon, September 25, 2023 | 01:19

Rail workers go on 4-day general strike

Rail workers go on 4-day general strike

Unionized rail workers went on a four-day general strike Thursday, their first collective action in about four years, which is expected to reduce passenger and freight train services by up to 60 percent.

2023-09-14 09:34

Korea and Japan can get closer through food, say cartoonists

Korea and Japan can get closer through food, say cartoonists

Two well-known authors of food-themed comic books representing Korea and Japan shared their opinion during a meeting in Seoul on Wednesday that the two Asian neighbors can get closer through each other's delicious food.

2023-09-13 17:41

Incheon aims to solidify its position as global hub

Incheon aims to solidify its position as global hub

Incheon Metropolitan City has set its sights on becoming one of the global top 10 cities with pivotal projects that it hopes will help attract global industries to the port city. The city government hosted a roundtable meeting in Songdo, Tuesday, with foreign chambers of commerce in Korea to introduce the city's business policies and gather opinions on its key projects.

2023-09-13 17:12

Incheon urged to maximize potential to replace Hong Kong

Seoul unveils future vision to promote tourism

Seoul unveils future vision to promote tourism

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon speaks during a press conference on Sebitseom, southern Seoul, Tuesday, to unveil a set of plans to attract a total of 30 million tourist to the city by 2026. Yonhap

2023-09-13 17:12

Incheon highlights free economic zone for foreign investments

Incheon highlights free economic zone for foreign investments

While highlighting the pivotal role of a free economic zone, the Incheon Metropolitan City emphasized, Tuesday, its preparation to foster a mutually beneficial economic relationship between Incheon and the private sector and the necessity of implementing substantial deregulation to attract proper investment.

2023-09-13 17:11

Incheon urged to maximize potential to replace Hong Kong

Government hands off disposable cup deposit scheme to local authorities

Government hands off disposable cup deposit scheme to local authorities

The government will not enforce a deposit scheme for disposable cups, which was initially meant to be mandatory and scheduled to start in 2025, instead passing the responsibility to local governments.

2023-09-13 16:44

Mother of surviving Marine from post-flood search operation lodges complaint against commander

Mother of surviving Marine from post-flood search operation lodges complaint against commander

The mother of a Marine conscript said Wednesday she will file a complaint against a Marine commander for the damage her son sustained to his health from a post-flood search operation in July that left another young Marine killed.

2023-09-13 16:20

Seoul city launches 1st body exclusively dedicated to supporting stalking victims

Seoul city launches 1st body exclusively dedicated to supporting stalking victims

The Seoul city government on Wednesday launched the first municipal body exclusively dedicated to supporting stalking victims as the country is grappling with a rise in stalking crimes.

2023-09-13 13:02

Korea to unveil measures to address workforce imbalance

Korea to unveil measures to address workforce imbalance

Korea plans to unveil policies to address the workforce imbalance amid the country's aging population, a senior government official said Wednesday.

2023-09-13 10:30

Underground tour reveals Seoul's hidden underbelly

Underground tour reveals Seoul's hidden underbelly

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has unveiled a mysteriously hidden yet huge underground space in the heart of the capital for the first time in 40 years. Given that the space, located beneath Seoul Plaza, has remained hidden from the public for four decades, public interest in getting a firsthand look at the site is enormous. The city offered a limited run of guided tours, ...

2023-09-13 08:31

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