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Thu, March 30, 2023 | 17:46

Retired USFK sergeant hit by stray bullet from Korean police demands justice

Retired USFK sergeant hit by stray bullet from Korean police demands justice

March 26, 2020, started out as just another ordinary day for Arnold Samberg, a retired U.S. Air Force tech sergeant living in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. On his way home from the dentist in the morning, he wanted to drop by a convenience store. But after seeing a line of police officers, firefighters and paramedics near the store, he changed his mind and headed straight ho...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-03-14 08:24

Gov't move to reform workweek system faces labor resistance

Gov't move to reform workweek system faces labor resistance

The government's move to increase the maximum weekly work hours to 69 from the current 52 is facing a backlash from workers, who claim that the envisioned measures will only benefit employers and force employees to work longer hours. The government's plan to reform the country's workweek system, announced on March 6, has been billed as offering flexibility beyond the mandator...

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-03-13 16:46

Fire on Mount Jiri extinguished after 21 hours; 1 firefighter dead

Fire on Mount Jiri extinguished after 21 hours; 1 firefighter dead

The main wildfire at Mount Jiri National Park in southern Korea was put out Sunday 21 hours after it began, having burned more than 900,000 hectares of woodland, authorities said.

2023-03-12 15:13

200 dogs rescued from slaughter in win-win program with farm owners

200 dogs rescued from slaughter in win-win program with farm owners

ASAN, South Chungcheong Province - Just after the break of dawn on Tuesday, three vans drove down a narrow gravel road leading to a dog farm in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, some 100 kilometers from Seoul. The dogs began barking as more than a dozen activists from Humane Society International (HSI) got out from the vehicles and approached the farm.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-03-11 08:21

2 live bullets found at Korean Air plane about to take off; authorities find no link to terrorism

2 live bullets found at Korean Air plane about to take off; authorities find no link to terrorism

Two live bullets were found on a Korean Air plane about to take off from Incheon International Airport on Friday, grounding the aircraft for hours and causing more than 200 passengers to evacuate, airport police said.

2023-03-10 20:09

WeGO to promote smart city vision at global forum in Geneva

WeGO to promote smart city vision at global forum in Geneva

The World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization (WeGO) will share its vision for smart cities and sustainable development with mayors, governors and other leaders from around the world at a U.N.-sponsored global forum scheduled to take place in Geneva from Monday to Friday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-03-10 17:04

Korea sees increase in number of teens involved in drug-related crimes

Korea sees increase in number of teens involved in drug-related crimes

Drug-related crimes have become a major concern in Korea, but what is more concerning is the increasing number of cases involving teenagers. According to the police, Friday, a growing number of teenagers have been exposed to the use and trafficking of illegal drugs in recent years, as instant messaging platforms, including Telegram, have become one of the major drug distribut...

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-03-10 16:54

Live bullet found at Korean Air plane about to take off; passengers evacuated

Live bullet found at Korean Air plane about to take off; passengers evacuated

A live bullet was found on a Korean Air plane about to take off from Incheon International Airport on Friday, grounding the aircraft and causing more than 200 passengers to evacuate, airport police said.

2023-03-10 11:49

Korea identifies remains of another Korean War soldier

Korea identifies remains of another Korean War soldier

Korea's military has identified the remains of another soldier killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, the defense ministry said Friday.

2023-03-10 11:48

South African photographer pays tribute to Korean bus drivers

South African photographer pays tribute to Korean bus drivers

Bus driver Lee Soon-il was taking a break at the bus terminal in Iksan, North Jeolla Province, on June 6, 2021, when Nathi Sihlophe from South Africa approached him for a chat. Due to the language barrier, Lee, 62, said he found it difficult to make himself understood at the beginning of his conversation with the South African.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2023-03-10 08:11

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