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[Graphic News] Stanford most innovative university in world

EducationNov 4, 2019

For the fifth year running, Stanford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard topped Reuters’ ranking of the world’s most innovative universities, a list that identifies and ran...
[Graphic News] Third of S. Koreans prescribed narcotics in past year: data

HealthNov 3, 2019

A third of South Koreans were given prescription narcotics in the past year, as more people received comprehensive medical checkups, government data showed. More than 17.8 million people received ...
[Graphic News] Website defacements rise in 2019

NationalOct 31, 2019

The number of website defacements in South Korea has increased in 2019 from a year earlier, an opposition lawmaker said. Rep. Shin Yong-hyeon of the minor opposition Bareunmirae Party said webpage...
[Graphic News] 9 in 10 K-pop fans want to visit South Korea: poll

K-popOct 30, 2019

Nine in 10 K-pop fans would like to visit South Korea in the future, a survey showed, highlighting K-pop’s positive impact on the tourism sector. In a survey of 12,663 people from 111 countries who ...
[Graphic News] Norway tops rankings for women’s quality of life

World NewsOct 29, 2019

Norway and Switzerland are the best countries for women and Yemen and Afghanistan the worst, according to research. While women’s quality of life has improved in some 60 countries, it has deterior...
[Graphic News] Rich Chinese outnumber wealthy Americans for first time

World BusinessOct 28, 2019

The number of rich Chinese has surpassed the count of wealthy Americans for the first time as both countries keep churning out millionaires, a study by Credit Suisse showed. The Swiss bank’s annua...
[Graphic News] Health insurance costs for smoking, drinking hit W13tr

HealthOct 24, 2019

Health insurance spending to cover smoking and drinking-related treatments reached 13 trillion won ($11 billion) from 2016 through 2018, data showed. According to a report submitted to Rep. Jung C...
[Graphic News] Son Heung-min nominated for 2019 Ballon d‘Or

SoccerOct 23, 2019

South Korean soccer sensation Son Heung-min has been shortlisted for the 2019 Ballon d’Or award. France Football announced the 30 candidates, which include Lionel Messi, Cristian Ronaldo and Virgi...
[Graphic News] UN urges action against food losses, says 14% lost globally

World NewsOct 22, 2019

The United Nations’ food agency said around 14 percent of food produced globally is lost and has urged action to address the causes as part of efforts to protect the environment. The UN Food and A...
[Graphic News] Nearly 15% of foreigners in S. Korea illegal immigrants

Social affairsOct 21, 2019

About 15 percent of the foreign residents in South Korea are undocumented immigrants, with Thais forming the biggest national group, a report showed. A total of 370,889 foreigners were staying in ...
[Graphic News] About 15% of S. Korea’s population aged 65 or older

Social affairsOct 20, 2019

People aged 65 or older made up about 15 percent of South Korea’s population this year, a report showed, highlighting concerns that the fast demographic transition could have negative effects on the...
[Graphic News] S. Korea’s passport ranks 3rd most powerful

WorldOct 17, 2019

The South Korea passport has nearly topped the list as the world’s most powerful, offering citizens access to 188 countries without a visa in advance, tying it with Germany and Finland, according to...
[Graphic News] Hong Kong protesters, police in chaotic clashes

World NewsOct 16, 2019

Hong Kong has been battered by more than four months of pro-democracy protests - and increasingly violent clashes with police - with Beijing-backed Chief Executive Carrie Lam unable to resolve the u...
[Graphic News] No. of seniors suffering mental disorders rising rapidly

HealthOct 15, 2019

The number of elderly South Koreans with mental health issues has risen sharply in recent years, as the country scrambles to provide better health care for its people, a report showed. In the repo...
[Graphic News] New York world’s top financial center

World BusinessOct 14, 2019

New York has extended its lead as the world’s top financial center, with London barely holding on to second place ahead of Hong Kong, as uncertainty over Brexit takes its toll on the UK capital, a Z...