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Death toll from industrial disasters rebounded in 2020: ministerPoliticsJan 21, 2021Deaths from industrial accidents rebounded in South Korea last year, the labor minister said Thursday, despite the Moon Jae-in government's pledge to halve the number of workers killed in the line of... -
FM nominee Chung says he feels sense of 'immense responsibility' amid diplomatic challengesPoliticsJan 21, 2021Foreign Minister nominee Chung Eui-young said Thursday that he felt a sense of "immense responsibility" amid "difficult" diplomatic environments, as he faces the North Korean nuclear quandary and oth... -
Moon's approval rating makes strong rebound to 43.6%: RealmeterPoliticsJan 21, 2021President Moon Jae-in's latest job approval rating has shown a strong rebound, landing back in the 40 percent range for the first time in two months, following his New Year's press conference and a C... -
S. Korea culls 19.9m poultry, raises guard against bird fluSocial affairsJan 21, 2021South Korea's agricultural ministry said Thursday it has completed culling 19.9 million poultry since late November as the country continues to raise its guard against highly pathogenic bird flu. Th... -
S. Korea to revamp rules on aquariums to better protect animal rightsSocial affairsJan 21, 2021South Korea's oceans ministry said Thursday that it plans to come up with detailed guidelines for aquariums and ban newly established facilities from displaying whales and dolphins amid the public's ... -
Delivery workers, employers reach agreement on preventing overworkSocial affairsJan 21, 2021Delivery workers reached a final agreement with their employers on Thursday to prevent overwork by placing the burden of sorting parcels on the companies. The two sides had been in negotiations over... -
PM orders authorities to take steps in compensating losses over forced business closuresPoliticsJan 21, 2021Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on Thursday ordered state finance authorities to take legislative steps to legally enable compensations for small businesses that have suffered losses due to forced clos... -
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[Graphic News] S. Koreans spend more time on mobile devices in 2020: reportNationalJan 21, 2021Koreans spent an average of 4.4 hours on mobile devices a day last year, up 19 percent from the previous year, a report showed. The country‘s increased use of mobile apps was in line with last yea... -
New virus cases in 400s for 2nd day amid downward trendSocial affairsJan 21, 2021South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in 400s for the second consecutive day Thursday as health authorities try to further slow down infections with an enhanced social distancing scheme. ... -
Moon sends congrats message to Biden, vows cooperation in peace drivePoliticsJan 21, 2021South Korean President Moon Jae-in has sent a congratulatory message to new US President Joe Biden on his inauguration, stressing Seoul's commitment to unswerving coordination for regional peace and ... -
Biden's speech signals better ties with Seoul, less drama with PyongyangNorth KoreaJan 21, 2021WASHINGTON -- North Korea is and will continue to be a major challenge for the new US administration, but not as great a challenge as other domestic issues such as the pandemic, at least for now, as ... -
Customs seize 1.3 tons of Chinese tobacco stashed in punching bags, other household goodsSocial affairsJan 20, 2021A team of four Chinese nationals was caught smuggling tobacco leaves from China in punching bags and other household goods shipped to South Korea, officials said on Wednesday. The Incheon Main Custo... -
Turning off camera during video meetings could cut carbon emissions by 96%: studyScienceJan 20, 2021Environmental study sheds light on how increased internet use leads to more water and land footprints as well as carbon footprints. -
Govt. applauds own ‘superb’ COVID-19 response 1 year onSocial affairsJan 20, 2021A year on since the official introduction of the novel coronavirus into South Korea, the government says the country has responded to the pandemic “superbly,” especially compared to other countries. ... -
Veggie restaurant guide released on Seoul City websiteSocial affairsJan 20, 2021The service is only available in Korean for now. Among the districts in Seoul, home to some 9 million residents, Gangnam had the greatest number of restaurants offering vegetarian options, 110. It w...
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