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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 23:27

Gov't, ruling party to meet Monday over hike in electricity, gas rates for Q2

Gov't, ruling party to meet Monday over hike in electricity, gas rates for Q2

The government and the ruling People Power Party (PPP) will hold a consultative meeting this week to decide on a hike in electricity and gas rates for the second quarter, officials said Sunday.

2023-05-14 21:10

LGBTQ students condemn city gov't's disapproval of Seoul Plaza for festival

LGBTQ students condemn city gov't's disapproval of Seoul Plaza for festival

Laura Carrera, a 23-year-old exchange student from Guatemala studying at Dongguk University, was taken aback upon learning that the Seoul Queer Culture Festival (SQCF) had been denied permission this year to use Seoul Plaza, a location where it has taken place for years. “I think it's ridiculous,” Carrera said, explaining that canceling a Pride Month celebration in 2023 is "i...

2023-05-12 17:30

Seoul to conduct test flights of 'flying vehicles' next year

Seoul to conduct test flights of 'flying vehicles' next year

The Seoul city government will conduct test flights of "flying vehicles" on a route between Yeouido and Jamsil next year as part of a project to commercialize new means of transportation in urban areas around 2025, officials said Thursday.

2023-05-11 16:17

Defense ministry to expand trial program to allow enlistees' mobile phone use

Defense ministry to expand trial program to allow enlistees' mobile phone use

The military plans to expand a trial program allowing enlisted troops to use mobile phones on their bases later this year, the defense ministry said Thursday, as part of a broader effort to enhance their welfare.

2023-05-11 14:24

'Jeonse' fraud victim found dead in western Seoul

'Jeonse' fraud victim found dead in western Seoul

A victim of "jeonse" fraud has been found dead in western Seoul, police said Thursday.

2023-05-11 12:00

Korea confirms first foot-and-mouth disease cases in 4 years

Korea confirms first foot-and-mouth disease cases in 4 years

Korea has confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) cases at local farms for the first time in more than four years, the agriculture ministry said Thursday.

2023-05-11 09:47

Documentary on ex-Seoul mayor criticized for causing secondary victimization

Documentary on ex-Seoul mayor criticized for causing secondary victimization

A documentary film on the late former Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, who took his own life after being accused of sexual harassment by a former secretary in 2020, is facing a backlash for denying ...

2023-05-10 17:02

3 big challenges facing Korea should be solved through education

3 big challenges facing Korea should be solved through education

Korea needs to address three major challenges - the demographic cliff, digital transformation and regional disparity - to leap forward once again, and this could be solved through education, according to Education Minister Lee Ju-ho, Wednesday. While the country's significantly decreasing fertility rate is feared to accelerate the so-called demographic cliff, which refers to ...

2023-05-10 17:00

Gov't has removed 1,027 regulations since Yoon's inauguration

Gov't has removed 1,027 regulations since Yoon's inauguration

The government has successfully removed over 1,000 regulations in the past year, with a focus on providing more convenience for citizens and creating economic benefits, officials said Wednesday.

2023-05-10 15:18

[EXCLUSIVE] Police officer indicted 3 years after accidental shooting of ex-USFK sergeant

EXCLUSIVEPolice officer indicted 3 years after accidental shooting of ex-USFK sergeant

A local police officer who accidentally shot a retired U.S. Air Force tech sergeant in the jaw three years ago while trying to subdue a dog, was indicted earlier this week, according to the prosecutors' office.

2023-05-10 11:17

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