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Confirmed cases remain in mid-300s; around 21,000 vaccinated

Social affairsMar 1, 2021

As the third wave of the pandemic continues, the number of new confirmed cases remain in the mid-300s, while more than 21,000 doses of vaccines have been administered as of Monday. The government’s ...
[Newsmaker] Child abuse can now lead to death penalty in South Korea

Social affairsFeb 28, 2021

South Korea is strengthening punishment for child abuse amid a growing number of cases, with the recent revision of a child abuse law now making the death penalty a possibility. On Friday lawmakers ...
[Feature] Why do old people pick up cardboard in Seoul?

Social affairsFeb 25, 2021

When the temperature dropped to minus 7 degrees Celsius in mid-February, Lee Deok-ja, 74, was dragging her handcart around Deungchon-dong, western Seoul, picking up cardboard. It was about 12:30 p.m...
[Newsmaker] Controversy brews over sex dolls in Korea

Social affairsFeb 24, 2021

The controversy over sex dolls in Korea continues, with lawmakers seeking to impose regulations while civic groups call for a ban despite the court ruling to allow importing them. The Seoul Administ...
[Newsmaker] Claims of past school violence sweep sports, showbiz

Social affairsFeb 23, 2021

Celebrities and athletes are facing public outrage, following a string of accusations of past bullying. Following the bullying scandal that damaged the careers of four professional volleyball player...
[Newsmaker] Lawmakers condemn Myanmar military coup, call for democracy

PoliticsFeb 22, 2021

South Korean lawmakers on Monday called for a restoration of democracy in Myanmar and raised concerns about atrocities against ethnic minorities, after the military junta took control in a coup. M...
[Eye Plus] Soraepogu, famous for fresh seafood, salted shrimp

TravelFeb 20, 2021

Soraepogu Fish Market located in Namdong-gu, Incheon, is a popular tourist attraction in the metropolitan area with more than 8 million visitors a year. The fish market, located about 32 kilometers ...
Two court officials arrested over attempt to rape, assault

Social affairsFeb 19, 2021

Two court officials have recently been arrested in separate incidents this month on suspicion of attempting to rape a woman, and assaulting a karaoke owner in Seoul, police said. A drunk official in...
English education should start at earlier age: lawmaker

Social affairsFeb 18, 2021

A South Korean lawmaker serving on the education committee said the nation needs to change the paradigm of English education by providing it at an earlier age and abolishing test-focused, cram-style ...
[Animals in Korea (2)] Pro bono lawyers sue on behalf of animals in peril

Social affairsFeb 17, 2021

In a country where news reports about animal cruelty and abandonment never stop, a group of pro bono lawyers is working to protect animals by filing suits on their behalf. Among their clients are mou...
[Newsmaker] In Korean sports, medals cover a multitude of sins

Social affairsFeb 15, 2021

South Korean sports’ “medals-only” meritocracy is revealing its dark side after patterns of violent behavior were laid bare, shocking sports fans and the public. On Monday the Incheon Heungkuk Life ...
Gyeonggi governor stays on top of presidential preference survey

PoliticsFeb 14, 2021

Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung is firmly at the top of the recent presidential preference survey, widening the gap with two other high-profile figures, ruling Democratic Party Chairman Rep. Lee...
[Herald Interview] ‘Foreigners in Seoul want more benefits, less discrimination’

Social affairsFeb 12, 2021

Seoul is an attractive city for expats, but administrative discrimination must be addressed, says the new chair of the foreign resident council that represents around 500,000 foreigners in Seoul, vow...
[Animals in Korea (1)] Animals still things, not beings, in Korea

Social affairsFeb 11, 2021

There is a saying that goes, “The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” At a glance, South Korea -- with 15 million pet owners -- is a decent place for animals. Wi...
Ruling party speeds up efforts to weaken prosecution’s power

PoliticsFeb 9, 2021

The ruling Democratic Party is speeding up the process of weakening the power of the prosecution. Now it is moving to create a new investigative agency, on the heels of the establishment of an agency...