-
S. Korea confirms another case of highly pathogenic bird fluJan 22, 2021South Korea confirmed another case of highly pathogenic bird flu in poultry Firday, raising the total caseload to 69. The latest case of the H5N8 strain of avian influenza (AI) came from an egg farm... -
US govement isses movement restriction order for Kunsan base over virus casesJan 22, 2021US Forces Korea (USFK) on Friday imposed movement restrictions on all individuals affiliated with its air base in the western city of Gunsan due to the recent coronavirus outbreak there. Under the o... -
Seoul education office’s push for LGBT students protection faces oppositionJan 22, 2021Seoul education office’s push to protect LGBT students and eradicate discrimination at schools is facing opposition after the office released its 2021-23 draft plan to protect the human rights of stu... -
Appellate court approves 7-year sentence for late Hanbo founder's sonJan 22, 2021An appellate court on Friday upheld a lower court's seven-year prison sentence for a son of Chung Tae-soo, the late founder of the now-defunct Hanbo Group, who was convicted of embezzlement and other... -
![[Newsmaker] Rocker Jeon In-kwon faces police investigation over neighbor dispute](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2021/01/22/20210122000579_0.jpg)
[Newsmaker] Rocker Jeon In-kwon faces police investigation over neighbor disputeJan 22, 2021Korean rock legend allegedly threw a roof tile at his neighbor’s front door, reports say -
S. Korea remains alert over possible uptick ahead of Lunar New Year, reports under 400 new casesJan 22, 2021Authorities warned against coronavirus complacency as potential risk factors still remain at large even though South Korea has been reporting fewer cases in recent days due to tougher virus curbs. H... -
Ex-therapist of local triathlon team sentenced to 8 yrs in prison in abuse caseJan 22, 2021A former physical therapist of a municipal triathlon team was sentenced to eight years in prison on Friday for sexually and physically abusing an athlete who took her own life last year. The Daegu D... -
Religious facilities biggest source of infection clusters: KDCAJan 22, 2021Over the past year, there were 141 infections for every 100,000 people in the country. Of the confirmed patients, 51 percent were women. By age, 61.3 percent of the patients were in their 20s to 50... -
AI chatbot mired in legal dispute over data collectionJan 22, 2021Artificial intelligence-based chatbot Lee Luda, which ended this month in ethical and data collection controversy, faces lawsuits on charges of violating personal information. On Friday, around 400 ... -
S. Korea to prepare 250 COVID-19 vaccination centers to start inoculations next monthJan 22, 2021South Korea is preparing 250 vaccination centers across the country as it looks to kick off a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination program next month. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety said Friday ... -
S. Korea investigating new suspected case of highly pathogenic bird fluJan 22, 2021South Korea's agricultural ministry said Friday it is investigating a new suspected case of highly pathogenic bird flu traced to a poultry farm, with the total caseload here approaching nearly 70. T... -
New virus cases under 400 again; alert in place against potential upticksJan 22, 2021South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases fell back below 400 Friday on the back of tougher virus curbs, but health authorities warned against complacency as they try to further slow down new infecti... -
![[Video] A symbol of hope in COVID-19 era: Medical staff in suits](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2021/01/22/20210122000243_0.jpg)
[Video] A symbol of hope in COVID-19 era: Medical staff in suitsJan 21, 2021Protective gear has become a symbol of hope to fight back the pandemic, as the virus continues to sprawl to unprecedented heights. Medical personnel swathed in thick layers of protective hazmat suits... -
Ex-short track coach sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison for sexual assault of athleteJan 21, 2021A former national short track speed skating coach was sentenced to 10 1/2 years in prison on Thursday on charges of sexually assaulting Olympic champion Shim Suk-hee. The Suwon District Court convic... -
Korean language test for foreigners to take place 3 times abroad in 2021Jan 21, 2021Two exams -- one in May and the other in November -- are scheduled to be held only in South Korea
MOST POPULAR
-
01[Eye on Business] The story behind Korea’s ‘screen golf’
-
Moon’s tough job of striking balance between US, China02
-
03New virus cases around 500 for 2nd day amid continued rise in cluster infections
-
New infections up over 500 on flare-up in religious community infections04
-
05Pets and COVID-19: What owners should know
-
Hyundai’s Kona EV investigated for catching fire after recall06
-
07With COVID-19 vaccines just weeks away, S. Korea aims high
-
Sexually harassed lawmaker says civic group’s criminal complaint ‘regrettable’08
-
09PM: COVID-19 situation turns unstable again, new distancing levels to be fixed with prudence
-
[Earnings roundup] LG Chem breaks earnings records on battery boom10