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117 teachers expelled for crimes

Social affairsJul 10, 2011

Bribery, sex crimes and drunk driving made up the lion’s share of offenses for teachers receiving stiff disciplinary action, according to the education ministry on Sunday. The results are from a rep...
Prosecutors increase efforts to battle global drug trade

Social affairsJul 10, 2011

In an effort to combat the growing globalization of the illegal narcotics trade, the Supreme Prosecutors Office announced on Sunday its plans to strengthen joint investigations and construct an infor...
Evacuated building reopens, but tremors remain mystery

Social affairsJul 6, 2011

Authorities on Wednesday decided to lift the evacuation order on the high-rise office building and its adjacent shopping mall, despite being unable to discover the reason behind Tuesday’s tremors. ...
Shaking shopping mall evacuated

Social affairsJul 5, 2011

Thousands of people evacuated from a high-rise office building after tremors were felt throughout the building for unknown reasons in Seoul on Tuesday. According to the Gwangjin Fire Station, the 39...
iPhone app uncovers stunning view of N.K.

Social affairsJul 5, 2011

A U.S. photo album app maker released its latest app, showcasing more than 1,000 photos of North Korea, from all facets of life. Fotopedia North Korea, available free for the iPhone, iPod and iPad a...
Mongolian Airlines sells tickets for ‘ghost’ flights

Social affairsJul 5, 2011

An airline carrier that operates flights to Mongolia has been creating “ghost” flights out of Korea to sell extra tickets, according to Seoul’s transportation ministry on Tuesday. Starting last mont...
Outgoing USFK commander to be named Seoul City honorary citizen

Social affairsJul 4, 2011

Walter Sharp The Seoul Metropolitan Government will name U.S. Forces Korea Commander Gen. Walter Sharp as an honorary citizen for his contribution to the safety of the Korean Peninsula, officials sa...
Foreigners must register fingerprints, facial scans

Social affairsJun 30, 2011

Foreigners expecting to reside in Korea for longer than three months will be required to register their biometrics upon entry, the Justice Ministry announced on Thursday. Starting Friday, foreigners...
Chinese boy fuels Korean language boom in Harbin

Social affairsJun 28, 2011

The latest strand of the Korean wave isn’t coming from the usual pop culture, but Chinese parents sending their children to learn Korean. Leading the boom is 10-year-old Liu Ming-feng who took home ...
More typhoons expected here

Social affairsJun 27, 2011

With typhoon Maeri fizzling out, sparing the Korean Peninsula from predicted damage, two more typhoons may hit here this season, according to the state’s weather agency on Monday. The Korea Meteorol...
Ululani’s redefines the meaning of fine texture

Food&BeverageJun 24, 2011

A term synonymous with Hawaii much like ukulele, luau or humuhumunukunukuapua’a (the state fish), shaved ice is a must-have for anyone visiting from the mainland. Shave ice, as the locals call it, h...
Pollutants found in drainage water from Yongsan Garrison

Social affairsJun 7, 2011

Seoul City pumps 2,000 tons of tainted water from around U.S. military bases Pollutants remain in drainage water from a central Seoul U.S. military base, despite the capital pumping nearly 2,000 ton...
Stores biggest losers in Insa-dong war

Social affairsJun 5, 2011

Confrontation between city, street vendors may escalate Normally a street that contains a harmonious balance of both tranquility and bustling excitement, Insa-dong can leave you with a sense of what...
No confirmation buried chemicals removed

Social affairsJun 2, 2011

U.S. says it has found no official records of orders given to remove materials yet A U.S. Army commander told South Korean officials on Thursday that there was no confirmation that chemicals were re...
Radar, water analysis to hunt defoliant

Social affairsJun 1, 2011

Ministry to begin health survey of residents living near U.S. base South Korean and U.S. officials agreed to use ground-penetrating radars, and underground water analysis within a southern U.S. army...