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Mon, September 25, 2023 | 06:37

7 out of 10 Koreans oppose Fukushima water release

7 out of 10 Koreans oppose Fukushima water release

More than 7 out of every 10 Koreans are opposed to Japan's release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, a public opinion poll showed Friday.

2023-09-01 14:59

Korea's import ban on Fukushima seafood faces hurdles

Korea to file complaint with IMO on Fukushima issue if Japan reneges on original release plan

Gov't to test-run foreign maid service to address labor shortage

Gov't to test-run foreign maid service to address labor shortage

A total of 100 foreigners will be employed for housekeeping jobs as early as later this year as part of a government pilot project to address a dwindling number of locals willing to work as maids despite rising demand, officials said Friday.

2023-09-01 10:46

Seoul's first public dog pool to open at Han River park

Seoul's first public dog pool to open at Han River park

Seoul's first public dog pool will open at a Han River park in eastern Seoul over the weekend for a monthlong trial operation, officials said Friday.

2023-09-01 09:17

[INTERVIEW] UNICEF regional chief wins Korea's support for climate initiatives for children

INTERVIEWUNICEF regional chief wins Korea's support for climate initiatives for children

After meeting key Korean legislators at the National Assembly on Wednesday afternoon, Debora Comini, UNICEF's regional chief for East Asia and the Pacific, conveyed a sense of optimism.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-09-01 08:21

Advocate for Homer Hulbert urges enhanced awareness of foreign independence fighters

Advocate for Homer Hulbert urges enhanced awareness of foreign independence fighters

Marking the 74th anniversary of the death of Homer B. Hulbert, an American who helped Korea's independence movement in its struggle against Japanese colonization, on Thursday, Hulbert Memorial Society president Kim Dong-jin reiterated his call to the Korean government and the public to pay more attention to foreign independence fighters.

Kim Se-jeong | 2023-08-31 19:06

Korea Military Academy to relocate bust of independence fighter amid debate over purported communist ties

Korea Military Academy to relocate bust of independence fighter amid debate over purported communist ties

The Korea Military Academy said Thursday it will remove the bust of ...

2023-08-31 18:19

Sangam-dong finally picked as site of Seoul's new waste incinerator

Sangam-dong finally picked as site of Seoul's new waste incinerator

The Seoul city government said Thursday it has finally selected Sangam-dong in the western district of Mapo as the site of its new waste incineration plant.

2023-08-31 15:06

Police retract plan to ease school zone speed limit during nighttime

Police retract plan to ease school zone speed limit during nighttime

Police said Wednesday it will maintain the number of school zones on a trial run with a relaxed speed limit at night, in an about-face of its earlier announcement that it will apply the same rule across the country starting next month.

2023-08-30 20:08

Gender ministry orders disciplinary measures for 95 parents for not paying child support

Gender ministry orders disciplinary measures for 95 parents for not paying child support

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Wednesday it ordered disciplinary measures for 95 parents who failed to pay child support expenses after divorcing their spouses.

2023-08-30 17:40

Death toll from industrial disasters falls nearly 10% during first half of 2023

Death toll from industrial disasters falls nearly 10% during first half of 2023

The number of deaths caused by serious industrial accidents at workplaces in the first half of the year dropped nearly 10 percent from a year ago, a government report said Wednesday.

2023-08-30 17:21

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