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Thu, December 8, 2022 | 08:08

Yongsan public health director questioned over Itaewon crowd crush

Yongsan public health director questioned over Itaewon crowd crush

Police brought in the head of a public health department of Yongsan Ward office for questioning Tuesday as part of an investigation into the bungled response to the crowd crush in Seoul's Itaewon neighborhood.

2022-11-22 16:45

Demand for CPR education rises after Itaewon tragedy

Demand for CPR education rises after Itaewon tragedy

“Do any of you know when and where the next earthquake will take place? Can I have a show of hands?” Oh Jung-hwan, a drill instructor at Boramae Safety Experience Center who is also a firefighter with 10 years of experience, said during a disaster education session, Monday. The room filled with dozens of students and office workers remained silent, while some had curious expr...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-11-22 16:40

Families of Itaewon tragedy victims demand apology from president

Families of Itaewon tragedy victims demand apology from president

The family members of the Oct. 29 Itaewon crowd crush victims demanded a formal apology from the government on Tuesday, accusing it of having failed to prevent the tragedy from happening. In a press conference held in southern Seoul, the parents of six victims urged the government to respond to their requests. In a six-point proposal, the families called for a sincere apology...

Lee Yeon-woo | 2022-11-22 16:34

Hankook Ilbo names content head as new CEO

Hankook Ilbo names content head as new CEO

Hankook Ilbo, the sister paper of The Korea Times, said Tuesday it named Lee Sung-chul, chief operating officer and chief of the content head office, as the paper's new CEO and publisher. Lee will begin his term on Dec. 1.

Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-11-22 14:45

Notorious child rapist set to move into new home in Ansan

Notorious child rapist set to move into new home in Ansan

Cho Doo-soon, one of the nation's most notorious child rapists, who was released two years ago after serving a 12-year prison term, is scheduled to move into a new home in Ansan, 40 km south of Seoul, officials said Tuesday.

2022-11-22 13:22

MBC reporter under police protection following online murder threat

MBC reporter under police protection following online murder threat

A reporter from local broadcaster MBC has been put under police protection following an online post that threatened to kill him for his recent shouting match with one of President Yoon Suk-yeol's aides, officials said Tuesday.

2022-11-22 13:20

SNU uses most energy among Seoul facilities for 10 years in row

SNU uses most energy among Seoul facilities for 10 years in row

Seoul National University (SNU) consumed the most energy among all facilities in Seoul in 2021 for the 10th year in a row, data showed Tuesday.

2022-11-22 10:04

Shincheonji draws criticism again for mass gathering in Daegu

Shincheonji draws criticism again for mass gathering in Daegu

Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a new religious movement founded in Korea in 1984, has found itself at the center of controversy again for hosting a mass gathering Sunday in the southeastern city of Daegu, amid worries about a “twindemic” this winter and the trauma from the deadly Oct. 29 crowd crush tragedy still fresh.

Lee Yeon-woo | 2022-11-21 15:57

Incheon airport's flights to exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2023

Incheon airport's flights to exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2023

The number of flights at Incheon International Airport, the gateway to Seoul, in next year's summer season is expected to exceed the pre-pandemic levels, the airport's operator said Monday.

2022-11-21 13:31

Standing passenger ban on Gyeonggi buses frustrates commuters

Standing passenger ban on Gyeonggi buses frustrates commuters

A 30-year-old office worker surnamed Kim who travels from Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, to downtown Seoul on her morning commute, left home half an hour earlier than usual on Friday. Having heard that intercity buses would no longer accept standing passengers, she was nervous that she might be late for work.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-11-20 16:18

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