The Korea Herald

Colleges under fire for handling of foreign students

Social affairsFeb 20, 2011

More foreigners are coming to Korea to study, but their universities seem incapable of managing them properly, the government said Sunday. Many schools did not monitor student attendance and even aw...
Activist offers long debate with Japanese over Dokdo

Social affairsFeb 20, 2011

A civic activist is pushing for a debate on the sovereignty of Dokdo with a Japanese figure who claims the rocky islets are part of Japanese territory. Kim Jum-ku, head of the Dokdo Protection Party...
FMD burial sites near Han River ‘insecure’

Social affairsFeb 17, 2011

One in three sites in region poses risk of contaminants leaking into waterways About one out of every three sampled burial sites near the Han River for animals slaughtered to prevent spread of foot-...
Looking after your liver?

FashionFeb 17, 2011

Elevated liver enzyme is one of the most common situations encountered by general practitioners in their clinics. Basically, elevated liver enzyme results indicate that liver cells are damaged. Liver...
Will acupuncture help you quit smoking?

FashionFeb 17, 2011

If you have decided to quit smoking and are searching for the best way to reach your goal, you might want to add acupuncture to your list. From electronic cigarettes and patches providing an extreme...
U.N. report says S. Korea restricts freedom of speech

Social affairsFeb 17, 2011

The government is reportedly looking over a draft of a U.N. report stating that freedom of expression in South Korea has been restricted and that the government should make efforts to guarantee it on...
Students cry foul over soaring fees

Social affairsFeb 16, 2011

Worried housewife Han cannot stop frowning these days when she thinks of her twins, who are to enter universities in March. “Enrollment fees cost a fortune. Paying more than 10 million won ($8,900) ...
Patients lose damages suit against cigarette firms

Social affairsFeb 16, 2011

Cigarette makers once again escaped liability for lung cancer prevalence among their customers as an appellate court ruled in their favor Tuesday. However, the ruling seems to be a step forward from...
State support increased for rough sleepers

Social affairsFeb 15, 2011

The government is strengthening measures for homeless people and rough sleepers to help them support themselves and earn a living. The Ministry of Health and Welfare on Tuesday announced a set of gu...
Police to confiscate billion won found in boxes

Social affairsFeb 14, 2011

The police are poised to confiscate 1 billion won ($980,000) found in cardboard boxes at a warehouse in Yeouido, Seoul, last Wednesday. The money is suspected to be a slush fund created by a private...
Who owns W1b cash found in boxes?

Social affairsFeb 11, 2011

The police search for whoever deposited 1 billion won ($980,000) in two cardboard boxes, found Wednesday at a department store in Yeouido has failed to detect any clues so far. Questions are swirlin...
Korea all out to contain FMD fallout

PoliticsFeb 10, 2011

Officials hurry to curb contamination from burials, aid meat imports An investigation into more than 4,000 burial sites for animals slaughtered in the fight against foot-and-mouth disease will scrut...
GNP in feud over science belt, airport

Social affairsFeb 9, 2011

President Lee Myung-bak is facing fierce opposition from members of his own Grand National Party over plans for the controversial Science Business Belt and a new hub airport for the southeast region....
Half of foreign spouses identify as liberal

Social affairsFeb 9, 2011

A foreign resident asks a question during the annual town meeting at Seoul City Hall on Dec. 17. (Seoul City) About half of foreign spouses here consider themselves progressive and are willing to pa...
Concerns rise that cull may cause disaster

Social affairsFeb 8, 2011

Minister Lee says reckless burial of infected livestock may result in widespread contamination The reckless burial of cattle in an attempt to prevent the further spread of foot-and-mouth disease cou...