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Wed, December 6, 2023 | 00:24

Korea outlines countermeasures to curb high suicide rates

Korea outlines countermeasures to curb high suicide rates

Korea on Tuesday outlined a set of countermeasures to help curb the country's high suicide rates, the highest among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries.

2023-12-05 17:41

Yoon vows not to leave mental health issues to individuals alone

Yoon vows not to leave mental health issues to individuals alone

Yoon vows not to leave mental health issues to individuals alone

President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Tuesday to not leave mental health issues to individuals alone but to invest state resources in tackling the problem.

2023-12-05 17:12

Korea outlines countermeasures to curb high suicide rates

Over 60% of S. Korean university students say resolution of NK nuclear issue necessary for reunification: poll

Over 60% of S. Korean university students say resolution of NK nuclear issue necessary for reunification: poll

Over six out of 10 South Korean university students think that a resolution of the North Korean nuclear issue is necessary to achieve the reunification of the two Koreas, a survey showed Tuesday.

2023-12-05 15:18

QR-based banking services to be available this week

QR-based banking services to be available this week

Smartphone users in Korea will be able to use bank deposits and withdrawal services with QR codes starting this week in addition to the existing near field communications (NFC) system, the central bank said Tuesday.

2023-12-05 13:37

Seoul launches regular nighttime self-driving bus service

Seoul launches regular nighttime self-driving bus service

A couple of self-driving buses have begun their nighttime service linking the busiest areas in Seoul, the first regular late-night bus route served by automatic driving vehicles, city officials said Tuesday.

2023-12-05 11:09

Leader of underground anti-Japan organization passes away

Leader of underground anti-Japan organization passes away

Lee Il-nam, a prominent figure in the Korean independence movement during the 1910-45 Japanese colonial period and leader of an underground anti-Japan organization, passed away at the age of 98. The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs confirmed his death, stating that he succumbed to illness at Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital on Nov. 30.

2023-12-05 09:00

Will Seoul's new transportation services improve convenience for commuters?

Will Seoul's new transportation services improve convenience for commuters?

Seoul's upcoming transportation initiatives, aimed at enhancing commuter convenience, are slated for full implementation next year, eagerly anticipated as they await commuter evaluation.

2023-12-05 09:00

Seoul Metro begins real-time translation service for foreign tourists at Myeong-dong Station

Seoul Metro begins real-time translation service for foreign tourists at Myeong-dong Station

Real-time translation services for foreign tourists will begin on a pilot basis at Myeong-dong Station on Seoul Subway Line 4 on Monday.

2023-12-04 08:31

No. of elementary school freshmen expected to drop below 400,000 next year

No. of elementary school freshmen expected to drop below 400,000 next year

The number of elementary school freshmen nationwide is expected to drop below the 400,000 mark next year for the first time amid Korea's record low birth rates.

2023-12-03 11:48

[INTERVIEW] 'Lifeline for migrant workers in Korea' - Rev. Kim fights for foreign employees' rights

INTERVIEW'Lifeline for migrant workers in Korea' - Rev. Kim fights for foreign employees' rights

POCHEON, Gyeonggi Province - 'You see, that kind of corrupt behavior is not tolerated in Korea. But migrant workers who aren't familiar with the Korean language can easily get intimidated. That's why if you befriend Pocheon Migrant Workers Center, you won't be cheated. Ahmed, I assure you your boss won't be able to sue you,' Rev. Kim Dal-sung, head of the Pocheon Migrant Work...

2023-12-03 08:10

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