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Thu, December 7, 2023 | 23:02

Actress' donation rekindles controversy over former President Syngman Rhee

Actress' donation rekindles controversy over former President Syngman Rhee

Actress Lee Young-ae's recent donation to commemorate Korea's first President Syngman Rhee (1875-1965) has sparked controversy over the former president.

2023-10-07 10:20

Korea's disaster relief team gets highest grade from UN agency for 3rd time

Korea's disaster relief team gets highest grade from UN agency for 3rd time

Korea's national disaster relief team has received the highest certification from a U.N.-affiliated agency for its response capabilities, marking the third such international accreditation of the same kind, the foreign ministry said Friday.

2023-10-06 16:01

People bundle up as chilly morning temperatures grip the nation

People bundle up as chilly morning temperatures grip the nation

Many people were seen wearing thick coats and some even wrapped themselves in winter scarves, as colder-than-usual morning temperatures gripped the country on Friday.

2023-10-06 11:31

Yoon to meet teachers to discuss teachers' rights

Yoon to meet teachers to discuss teachers' rights

President Yoon Suk Yeol will meet with a group of teachers at the presidential office Friday to discuss ways to protect their rights in the classroom, an official said.

2023-10-06 10:48

Seoul prepares safety measures for Saturday's fireworks festival

Seoul prepares safety measures for Saturday's fireworks festival

The Seoul city government said Thursday it has mapped out comprehensive measures to safely host its annual fireworks festival this weekend, anticipating a crowd of up to 1 million people.

2023-10-05 21:57

Unionized public service workers to kick off 2nd joint strike

Unionized public service workers to kick off 2nd joint strike

Unionized public service workers are set to stage a joint strike next week, in the second collective action since the rail workers' walkout last month.

2023-10-05 20:55

AI-driven fintech is key for Korea to become global financial hub

AI-driven fintech is key for Korea to become global financial hub

Syuka, a renowned influencer in the Korean economic and financial sector, emphasized the importance of Korean fintech startups developing AI-driven financial services that are easily accessible, Thursday, adding this strategic move could help position Korea as a new financial global hub.

2023-10-05 17:10

Gov't to expand child-rearing support for single-parent families

Gov't to expand child-rearing support for single-parent families

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Thursday it has increased its budget for single-parent families by 7.6 percent for next year to 544.2 billion won ($403 million) in the latest move to support vulnerable people.

2023-10-05 16:04

Royal Culture Festival begins next week

Royal Culture Festival begins next week

The fall version of the Royal Culture Festival, the country's largest festival themed on the Korean royal court and its culture, is set to begin next Friday, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said Thursday.

2023-10-05 11:43

Korea to crack down on illegal immigrants

Korea to crack down on illegal immigrants

The government is set to begin a two-month crackdown next week on foreign nationals staying or working illegally in the country, the Ministry of Justice said Thursday.

2023-10-05 11:12

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