The Korea Herald

Law against workplace bullying misses the mark, leaves many victims vulnerable: civic group

Apr 5, 2021

A legislative revision targeting workplace bullying has missed the mark, one civic group said Monday, as it would not protect subcontractors or address harassment by customers. Pro-labor civic group...
Public opposes Chinatown in Gangwon province

Apr 5, 2021

Amid growing anti-China sentiment in South Korea, people are calling for the withdrawal of the construction of a tourist-focused Chinatown in Gangwon province. As of Monday, more than 410,000 people...
Confirmed cases drop to 400s due to fewer tests; around 1m vaccinated

Apr 5, 2021

Authorities to toughen basic quarantine rules amid growing social distancing fatigue
Police seek warrants for arrest of 2 LH officials in land speculation probe

Apr 5, 2021

INCHEON -- Police said Monday they have sought warrants for the arrest of two officials of the state housing developer, Korea Land and Housing Corp. (LH), for the first time since they launched an in...
New virus cases back below 500 on fewer tests; tougher curbs under review amid potential upticks

Apr 5, 2021

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases fell back below 500 after six days on Monday on fewer tests over the weekend, but health authorities warned of enhanced social distancing rules amid growing ...
2 S. Koreans killed in construction site accident

Apr 4, 2021

A wooden building collapsed during reinforcement work, killing two South Korean workers, in the southern city of Gwangju, police said Sunday. On Sunday afternoon, four workers were buried under the ...
[News Focus] Gyeonggi Province’s population falls for 1st time since 1980s

Apr 4, 2021

In March, Korea sees population decrease by 118,237
New virus cases above 500 for 5th day, another potential wave worrisome

Apr 4, 2021

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases exceeded 500 for the fifth straight day on Sunday, putting health authorities on alert over another potential wave of virus infections amid spring weather. ...
[Newsmaker] After 2 years into 5G world, smartphone users still hungry for wider coverage, faster speeds

Apr 3, 2021

When 5G networks were first rolled out in South Korea in April 2019, telecom operators claimed that their ultrafast mobile speeds and low latency would usher in a new era for smartphone users and eve...
New COVID-19 cases hit over 500 for 4th day, raising warning of possible further hike

Apr 3, 2021

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases surpassed 500 for the fourth day in a row on Saturday, ringing an alarm bell over a possible resurgence across the nation in the midst of the spring season. ...
Over 70% of S. Koreans willing to receive COVID-19 vaccine shots: poll

Apr 2, 2021

Over 7 out of 10 South Koreans are willing to receive coronavirus vaccine shots, a poll showed Friday. In a survey on 1,000 people aged 18 and above conducted on Wednesday and Thursday by Gallup Kor...
S. Korea reports 3 additional avian influenza cases from wild birds

Apr 2, 2021

South Korea's agriculture ministry said Friday that three additional avian influenza cases tied to wild birds have been reported in the country over the past seven days amid signs of a possible letup...
Police seek to arrest ex-Gyeonggi Province official for alleged land speculation

Apr 2, 2021

Police sought an arrest warrant on Friday for a former public servant at the Gyeonggi provincial government over suspicions that he bought a piece of land for speculative purposes using undisclosed i...
Govt. reverses decision on fresh probe into deadly Cheonan ship sinking

Apr 2, 2021

A presidential commission decided Friday not to reinvestigate the 2010 deadly sinking of a South Korean warship by North Korea, overturning an earlier decision amid outrage among surviving crew and b...
New COVID-19 cases above 500 for 3rd day; virus curbs tightened in Busan

Apr 2, 2021

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 500s for the third straight day Friday, as cluster infections continued to emerge across the nation. Social distancing rules were tightened in ...