Most Popular
-
1
Court refuses injunction on medical school expansion
-
2
Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
-
3
Police raid popera singer Kim Ho-joong's house over hit-and-run suspicions
-
4
What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
-
5
Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
-
6
Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
-
7
N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
-
8
N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
-
9
‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
-
10
[Robert J. Fouser] Social attitudes toward language proficiency
-
Transportation of passengers stranded at Jeju airport completed
Airlines have completed transporting tens of thousands of passengers stranded over the weekend by heavy snowfall off the southern resort island of Jeju, the government said Wednesday.The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said since the first flight departed Jeju International Airport on Monday, 413 flights have taken off, carrying 72,753 passengers, after operations at the airport resumed. The number included 9,340 people who left aboard 71 international flights. The occupancy rate
Jan. 27, 2016
-
Smuggled immigrants came in through brokers: reports
A Chinese couple who were caught four days after illegally entering South Korea through Incheon International Airport, came in through a broker who promised them jobs here, news reports said Wednesday.The married couple, both aged 31 were apprehended on Jan. 25 in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, after slipping through four different stages of security system at Korea’s largest airport.The Justice Ministry’s Immigration Service said that the two of Korean descent paid a total of 120,000 yuan
Jan. 27, 2016
-
Police arrest serial arson suspect
Police arrested a 22-year-old man on Wednesday on suspicion of setting fires at three motels in Incheon and Seoul.Police said the suspect set the fires last week out of frustration about his business failure and joblessness, according to Bupyeong Police Station.No casualties were reported from the serial arsons, but police and fire fighters said there was some 30 million won ($25,000) of property damage from blazes at two motels in Seoul and one in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon.A commotion erupted on Thu
Jan. 27, 2016
-
Gov't to check feasibility of 3 new airports
The government plans to conduct feasibility studies on the construction of new airports in three western areas where demand for air transportation has been on the rise, the transportation ministry said Wednesday.The state-run Korea Transport Institute will carry out the studies on the three regions -- Saemangeum, Seosan and Baengnyeong Island -- and receive input from civilian experts as part of the country's five-year airport development plan, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Jan. 27, 2016
-
Park mulling visiting Iran
President Park Geun-hye is considering visiting Iran, an official said Wednesday, as Iran has emerged as a land of opportunity following the lifting of international sanctions.Presidential spokesman Jeong Yeon-guk made the comments to reporters, without elaborating on the time frame for the possible visit.Park, if the trip is made, would be the first South Korean president ever to visit Tehran.South Korea is seeking to tap into business opportunities in Iran as the United Nations have lifted mos
Jan. 27, 2016
-
Convenient transportation, accommodation to draw crowds to Suwon
With geographical proximity to the country's capital Seoul and accommodations in good hands, Suwon city is prepared to host crowds in celebration of the 220th anniversary of Hwaseong Fortress, city officials said Wednesday.Hwaseong Fortress is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site that commemorates the filial affection and innovations of King Jeongjo, the 22nd monarch of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) who built the fortress.The city in Gyeonggi Province, located some 50 kilometers south of Seoul
Jan. 27, 2016
-
Former Korean 'comfort women' criticize Korea-Japan deal, demand Abe's apology
Former Korean "comfort women" on Tuesday reiterated their demand for a formal apology from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and official compensation from the Japanese government. Two Korean women who were forced to work in Japan's military brothels during World War II criticized the Seoul-Tokyo agreement on wartime sexual slavery victims reached late last year between the South Korean and Japanese governments, saying that it was made without their input. Lee Ok-sun, 90, who traveled to Ja
Jan. 26, 2016
-
PM warns against 'illicit walkout'
Prime Mister Hwang Kyo-ahn on Tuesday vowed to take stern measures against a walkout by a major labor organization.The warning comes as the Korea Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), one of the country's two umbrella labor groups, was to go on an indefinite walkout in protest of the government's adoption of contentious labor guidelines."The KCTU's general strike is a clear illicit strike that goes against a difficult economic situation both home and abroad, crisis such as North Korea's nuclear
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Pleasure boat runs aground in Hangang River
A ship carrying 11 people ran aground on the Hangang River on Tuesday, but everyone was rescued safely, officials said. A cruise ship is being hauled after being stranded in the Hangang River on Tuesday. YonhapA salvage operation was underway after the 125-ton vessel run by Eland Cruise began to sink at about 2:30 p.m. near the Seongsu Bridge that links the Seongdong and Gangnam districts. The fire authorities said they rescued six passengers -- including three American and two Thai tourists -
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Korea to deploy 5,000-ton vessel to Ieodo
South Korea said Tuesday that it will deploy a 5,000-ton patrol vessel to the Seoul-controlled rock outcropping of Ieodo, which has been the subject of a territorial dispute with China.The newly built vessel will start patrolling the reef in April, according to an annual policy briefing by the Ministry of Public Safety and Security to President Park Geun-hye.The move comes as China has repeatedly laid claim to Ieodo, which lies within the overlapping exclusive economic zones of the two countries
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Chinese cultural festival under way in Korea
A Chinese cultural festival has been under way in South Korea to celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year, organizers said Tuesday.The annual festival kicked off in Seoul on Friday with an exhibition showcasing sculptures, craftwork and other artwork from the central Chinese province of Hubei.It will run through Feb. 1 mostly in Seoul but also in the central city of Daegu."This event, which is being hosted as we see the old year out and the new year in, will further strengthen our two countries'fri
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Suwon welcomes visitors with traditional events, food
The city of Suwon is preparing to dazzle visitors from all around the world with its cultural splendor and traditional heritage, in celebration of the 220th anniversary of Hwaseong Fortress, city officials said Tuesday.Hwaseong Fortress is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site that commemorates the filial affection and innovations of King Jeongjo, the 22nd monarch of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), who built the fortress.The city in Gyeonggi Province, located some 50 kilometers south of Seoul, h
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Korea's childbirths increase for 2nd month in Nov.
The number of childbirths in South Korea rose for the second straight month in November, a government report showed Tuesday, amid government efforts to deal with a rapidly aging population.The number of babies born in November stood at about 33,700, up 4 percent, or 1,300, from the same month last year, according to the report released by Statistics Korea.The figure marked the second consecutive monthly increase since October, when it snapped a two consecutive month losing streak.The cumulative
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Park calls for efforts to root out corruption
President Park Geun-hye on Tuesday renewed the government's commitment to combating corruption ahead of parliamentary elections."It is important to eradicate corruption and illegalities and establish stern law and order as we have parliamentary elections this year," Park said in a meeting where she was receiving an annual policy report from the Justice Ministry and several other ministries.South Koreans are scheduled to go to the polls in April to elect new lawmakers. In the past, elections have
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Korea to buttress biological medicine, cosmetics exports
As part of efforts to boost the local biopharmaceutical industry and exports, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced Tuesday that it will shorten the review process of biologics for rare and incurable diseases so they can be approved and distributed for sale overseas as quickly as possible. A biopharmaceutical, simply known as a biologic, is any medical product extracted from or manufactured with biological sources. Examples of biologics include gene therapy, allergenic products, vaccine
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Ministry to ramp up labor exploitation crackdown
The South Korean government said Tuesday that it will set out administrative guidelines to clamp down on firms exploiting young workers for little or no money. Employment and Labor Minister Lee Ki-kwon vowed stern actions to root out employers’ intentional, habitual delay in payment and exploitation of young workers during a meeting between the government and the ruling Saenuri Party at the National Assembly. The guidelines will include a ban on companies making interns work overtime, at weeke
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Seoul moves to prevent Zika virus
The South Korean government has announced preemptive measures against the Zika virus that recently began to spread in the Americas.The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday it would include the virus on its list of priority diseases. The law requires medical institutions to immediately report cases to health authorities and allow systematic monitoring and diagnosis. As of now, a total of 70 diseases are on the list.Zika, a tropical virus that has been blamed for causing m
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Civil aircraft registered in Korea jumps in 2015
The number of civilian aircraft registered in South Korea soared 10.5 percent on-year in 2015 as airlines increased their fleets to better meet consumer demand, the transportation ministry said Tuesday.As of the end of last year, the country had 724 registered civilian planes, compared with 655 a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.Last year marked the first time ever that civilian airplane numbers topped the 700 mark, with the growth being the sharpest
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Public officials to be promoted based on performance
The Cabinet approved a law revision Tuesday to introduce a performance-based personnel management system in the public sector.Under the revision to the State Public Officials Act, public servants who receive high scores on evaluations will be promoted and given special bonuses while those with low scores will receive counseling to improve their performance.The revision still needs approval from the National Assembly to take effect.Tuesday's revision allows the government to install a committee t
Jan. 26, 2016
-
Jeju airport in full operation to transport passengers
Jeju International Airport on South Korea's southernmost resort island operated hundreds of flights overnight, carrying some 23,900 people off the island after passengers had been grounded by heavy snowfall for over 40 hours, the government said Tuesday.The Jeju Regional Office of Aviation said a total of 355 flights -- 155 inbound and 200 outbound -- were safely executed as of 5:20 a.m. Tuesday. The authorities temporarily lifted night flight restrictions to deal with the backlog of flights.Som
Jan. 26, 2016