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S. Korea's gender equality index rises for 5th year in 2019: govt. reportJan 21, 2021South Korea's national gender equality level improved for the fifth straight year in 2019, as more women were appointed to senior government posts and committees, a government report showed Thursday.... -
Social distancing likely to persist through the year, says health ministerJan 21, 2021Social distancing will likely be necessary for the rest of the year, Minister of Health and Welfare Kwon Deok-cheol said Thursday. “Even if we achieve 70 percent herd immunity, social distancing and... -
S. Korea culls 19.9m poultry, raises guard against bird fluJan 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 rightsJan 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 overworkJan 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... -
New virus cases in 400s for 2nd day amid downward trendJan 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. ... -
Customs seize 1.3 tons of Chinese tobacco stashed in punching bags, other household goodsJan 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... -
Govt. applauds own ‘superb’ COVID-19 response 1 year onJan 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 websiteJan 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... -
Gyeonggi residents, including foreigners, to receive COVID-19 reliefJan 20, 2021All residents of Gyeonggi Province, including registered foreigners, will receive 100,000 won ($90.90) in emergency cash payouts to cope with the COVID-19 economic fallout regardless of their income,... -
State-run Youth Startup Academy set to recruit record-high number of studentsJan 20, 2021Branches across the country to accept applications until Feb. 8 -
Euljiro opens resting area dedicated for essential public workersJan 20, 2021“Gongmugwan” is the official name given for street cleaners today who play a direct and major role in managing the public environment, picking up garbage and sweeping streets every morning, supportin... -
‘Child abuse is still a family matter, not a crime, in Korea’Jan 20, 2021Adoption process should be tougher -
Seoul city's bike service users soar amid pandemicJan 20, 2021The accumulated membership of Seoul's public bike service has surpassed 2.78 million, largely due to high demand for personal transport means amid the coronavirus pandemic, the city government said W... -
Additional bird flu case confirmed, total now at 68Jan 20, 2021South Korea's agricultural ministry Wednesday confirmed yet another highly pathogenic bird flu case traced to a farm, with the total caseload of confirmed infections reaching 68. The latest confirme...
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