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[Newsmaker] Kim Jong-un’s sister could emerge as heir apparent, think tank suggests

North KoreaApr 29, 2020

Amid conflicting reports about the health of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, a parliamentary think tank in South Korea has weighed in on Kim’s younger sister Kim Yo-jong taking over the throne of th...
[Newsmaker] Students get suspended prison sentences for trespassing on US envoy's residence

Social affairsApr 29, 2020

Four South Korean university students indicted for breaking into the United States ambassador's residence in Seoul last October were all given suspended prison sentences by a local court Wednesday. ...
[Newsmaker] Seoul confident ‘nothing is unusual’ in North

North KoreaApr 28, 2020

Amid mounting speculation about the health status of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Seoul officials expressed confidence that “nothing is unusual” in the reclusive regime, labeling the rampant rumo...
[Newsmaker] Convicted sex offenders banned from taking teacher recruitment exam

Social affairsApr 28, 2020

Anyone convicted of sexual offenses will be barred from taking the teacher recruitment exam, the Ministry of Education said Tuesday, as the relevant law has been revised under the government's drive ...
[Newsmaker] S. Korea’s ‘walk-thru’ testing booth goes global

Social affairsApr 27, 2020

“The simple nasal swabs took an exorbitant length of time because of the necessary disinfection and cleaning. I thought there could be a way the tests could be performed more swiftly and safely,” sai...
[Newsmaker] Quarantine violators to wear wrist bands starting April 27

Social affairsApr 24, 2020

Those who break compulsory home quarantine rules will be asked to wear electronic wristbands starting Monday, authorities said Friday, as part of efforts to curb violations. Due to privacy concerns,...
[Newsmaker] Busan mayor resigns over sexual harassment allegations

PoliticsApr 23, 2020

Busan Mayor Oh Keo-don stepped down from his post Thursday, admitting to “unnecessary physical contact” with a female subordinate. “I realized the contact that occured during a short meeting that...
[Newsmaker] Devastating oil glut sends prices into negative

EconomyApr 21, 2020

NEW YORK (AFP) -- US oil prices crashed to unprecedented lows Monday as futures in New York ended in negative territory for the first time amid a devastating supply glut that has forced traders to pa...
[Newsmaker] Viewers allege sexual objectification of women in KBS drama

TelevisionApr 20, 2020

“We regret that some of the scenes aired on Saturday had made the viewers uncomfortable,” the producers of “Once Again” said in a statement posted on the drama website on Sunday. The statement said t...
[Newsmaker] Not just lungs: Coronavirus can damage other organs

HealthApr 20, 2020

South Korea reported over the weekend the first case of a heart disease linked to novel coronavirus infection, suggesting the virus most commonly known to cause respiratory distress may have a wider ...
[Newsmaker] Identity of 18-year-old suspect in Telegram sexual abuse case disclosed

Social affairsApr 17, 2020

The identity of an 18-year-old suspected of running an online abuse ring that victimized dozens of women and girls was disclosed to the public Friday. Kang Hun, known by his internet alias “Butta,” ...
[Newsmaker] MBC apologizes for sexist comment during election coverage

TelevisionApr 16, 2020

Network broadcaster MBC apologized Wednesday night for a demeaning comment about two female candidates during its general election coverage, which drew public outrage. The incident took place as MB...
[Newsmaker] Amb. Harris says S. Korea's record-high voter turnout shows 'dedication to democratic ideals'

Foreign affairsApr 16, 2020

US Ambassador Harry Harris said Thursday that South Korea's record-high voter turnout in this week's parliamentary elections demonstrates its "dedication to democratic ideals" despite the ongoing cor...
[Newsmaker] Single-use plastic gloves at polls raise eyebrows

Social affairsApr 15, 2020

All voters must wear plastic gloves at the polling stations during Wednesday’s general election as a precaution against the coronavirus, but many people are voicing concerns about their impact on the...
[Newsmaker] Quarantined voters to cast ballots under strict guidelines

Social affairsApr 14, 2020

In Wednesday’s general elections, even those in quarantine can vote. South Korea will pick 300 members of the National Assembly in the first nationwide election to take place during the pandemic....