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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Yoo Jae-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok team up in 'Whenever Possible'
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Aging population to drive down Korea's housing prices from 2040: experts
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Man indicted for false testimony, evidence rigging over girlfriend's rape
South Korean prosecutors recently indicted a man for providing false testimony and rigging evidence related to the alleged rape of his girlfriend by another man. The man reportedly tried to convince his girlfriend that she had not been assaulted. Investigators have pushed for charges of perjury, instigation of perjury, and forging of evidence against the 20-something suspect, according to officials. The suspect, who was in a romantic relationship with the victim, was approached by a friend of
Feb. 19, 2024
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Police vow to probe doctors’ joint action
The police will investigate doctors who undertake joint action in protest of the government’s plan to increase the annual student enrollment quota at medical schools from 2025, Yoon Hee-keun, commissioner general of the Korean National Police Agency told reporters Monday. Yoon said that the police would investigate any joint action taken by doctors that were reported to law enforcement agencies, adding that arrest warrants would be issued for individual doctors who are “clearly in vi
Feb. 19, 2024
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More universities gear up for bigger tuition hikes
Four-year universities in South Korea are gearing up to raise tuition fees, going away from the so-called "half-price" tuition policy that encouraged them to freeze the price since 2012. Out of 137 universities that have set the amount of their tuition fees, 19 have decided to raise the expenditure. Keimyung University raised its tuition fee for the first time in 16 years, while Chosun University and Dong-Eui University raised them for the first time in 15 and 13 years, respectively.
Feb. 19, 2024
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Korea had over 100 quakes above magnitude 2.0 in 2023: KMA
More than 100 earthquakes with a magnitude above 2.0 were recorded on the Korean Peninsula in 2023, marking a slight increase compared to previous years, according to a report by the Korea Meteorological Administration on Monday. Through its annual report on earthquake occurrences, the KMA noted that a total of 106 earthquakes above magnitude 2.0 were recorded on the peninsula last year, more than the annual average of 70.8. This figure is calculated based on the number of earthquake occurrences
Feb. 19, 2024
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Patients on edge as doctors prepare for hospital walkout
Medical institutions were in a frantic dash Monday morning as junior doctors at Seoul’s “Big Five” hospitals moved to tender their resignation letters en masse Monday and walk out of their jobs on Tuesday at 6 a.m. in protest against the government’s planned hike in medical school enrollment quota. With a face full of worry, a woman in her 60s grabbed onto medical personnel at the main lobby of Severance Hospital in Seodaemun-gu, western Seoul, asking if she would be able
Feb. 19, 2024
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S. Korea asks older drivers to give up their licenses
Regional governments across South Korea have been expanding benefits for senior citizens who forfeit their driving privileges, as the number of car accidents across the country involving older drivers has been on the rise. Jisan-gun in Busan said earlier this month that it has implemented a policy of giving 100,000 won ($75) in gift certificates to be used in traditional markets for anyone aged 65 and above who gives up their driver's license. The district became the first to introduce bene
Feb. 19, 2024
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Online post urges trainee doctors to 'delete hospital files'
South Korean police on Monday commenced an investigation into an anonymous online post urging trainee doctors to delete hospital files before resigning, as part of collective action by local physicians in protest of the government plan to increase the enrollment quota for medical schools. Seoul Gangnam Police Station said it was trying to track down the person who wrote the post, based on a tip-off it received around 1:30 a.m. this morning. The post is believed to have first been uploaded on Med
Feb. 19, 2024
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Preserving Cultural Heritage: Korea and Aboriginal Australia
Imagine France without baguettes. It is not surprising that baguettes were recognized as World Cultural Heritage, considering how French they are. Every community holds a distinctive cultural heritage akin to a big treasure trove of unique things passed down to future generations. Both Korean and Aboriginal Australians are striving to protect and advance their cultural heritage. Before Hangeul, Koreans had to use complex Chinese characters. Under King Sejong's reign, a revolutionary writing
Feb. 19, 2024
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Legacy and Evolution: Uniting Past and Present in Cultural Preservation
Both South Korea and Australia share a commitment to safeguarding their cultural heritage, a commitment rooted in making these treasures accessible and inclusive. This dedication fosters a greater understanding and appreciation of their histories and identities among individuals and communities worldwide. In South Korea, the preservation of Hangeul and Hanbok stands out as a testament to this commitment. Hangeul, the unique Korean alphabet, is celebrated annually on Hangeul Day (Oc. 9). This d
Feb. 19, 2024
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Collaborative endeavors between South Korea and Australia build security, prosperity, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region
The alliance between South Korea and Australia has flourished since its initiation during the Korean War, with its roots tracing back to the military aid Australia provided during Korea’s darkest times. Additionally, Australia was a signatory state of the Korean War Armistice on July 27, 1953, which not only brought an end to the war but also ushered in an era of prosperity for South Korea. Australia, standing firm as a member of the Military Armistice Commission, continues to be a steadfa
Feb. 19, 2024
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Korea’s Hangeul and Hanbok, Australia’s Aboriginal Custodians: Celebrating Cultural Heritage
South Korea and Australia are actively preserving and promoting their cultural and historical heritage in various ways. In Korea, Hangeul, Hanbok, traditional architecture, pottery, and books stand as iconic cultural treasures, while Australia boasts world-famous gems like Kakadu National Park, Uluru, the largest monolith on Earth, and the Great Barrier Reef, the planet’s largest coral reef system. How are the two countries working to preserve and enhance their cultural and historical heri
Feb. 19, 2024
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'4-day workweek, great opportunity for Gangwon': governor
Gangwon Province is making moves to implement a four-day workweek, as Governor Kim Jin-tae aims to prepare relevant policy alternatives. "The recently discussed four-day workweek will be a significant opportunity for the state," said Kim at the plenary session of the Gangwon State Council last Wednesday. "With a four-day workweek in the future, the state will garner the attention and interest of the entire nation," Kim added. Major companies such as Samsung Electronics, Posco
Feb. 19, 2024
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Treasuring Korean, Aboriginal Australian Cultural Heritage
Every two weeks, a language fades into silence, erasing with it a unique cultural identity and heritage. Many people have lost their connection to their ancestral roots, and have adopted the mainstream culture of their society. The loss of ancestral roots leads to a loss of identity, as well as a loss of cultural heritage and knowledge. Thankfully, many countries are actively seeking to regain their roots and take back their forgotten culture. Australia and South Korea are two of the few countri
Feb. 19, 2024
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The Matildas’ Incredible World Cup
In 2023, for the first time ever, the Australian women’s national soccer team placed fourth at a FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Matildas’ highest finish ever was an astonishing achievement, especially considering their history. During the first two decades of their existence, the Australian women’s national soccer team received little to no support from their national soccer federation. The Matildas did not have official uniforms at the time and were forced to wear kits that
Feb. 19, 2024
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1 in 4 over-70s still working in S. Korea
About 1.55 million people aged 70 and above were still in work as of January 2024, accounting for 24.5 percent of South Koreans in that age group. The number of over-70s working rose by 11.4 percent compared to the 1.39 million the year before, according to the Korean Statistical Information Service operated by Statistics Korea. The group made up 5.6 percent of the overall working population of the country this year, up from 5.1 percent in January of 2023. Roughly half of those who still work be
Feb. 19, 2024
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Health ministry orders all trainee doctors to keep providing medical treatment
The health ministry on Monday ordered all trainee doctors to keep providing medical treatment, as they moved to submit their letters of collective resignation in protest against the government's plan to boost the number of medical students. "From now on, the government issues an order for the provision of medical treatment to be maintained by the trainee doctors at all 221 training hospitals nationwide," Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo told reporters. Park strongly criticized
Feb. 19, 2024
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Govt. to fully allow telemedicine services in case of doctors' collective action: PM
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Monday that the government will fully expand telemedicine services if doctors walk off their jobs in protest of the government's plan to increase medical school admissions. Thousands of trainee doctors, such as residents at Seoul's five major general hospitals, were poised to submit their resignations en masse later Monday, raising concerns it would cripple hospital operations and patient care. The envisioned collective action is part of a protest again
Feb. 19, 2024
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Trainee doctors set to resign en masse in protest of plan to increase medical student enrollment
Trainee doctors at major general hospitals in Seoul were set to submit their letters of collective resignation Monday, in an escalation of their protest against the government's plan to boost the number of medical students. Concerns have been brewing as doctors warn of a large-scale strike and other responses in opposition to the government's decision to add 2,000 to the country's medical school enrollment quota next year, marking a sharp rise from the current 3,058 seats. The trainee doctors at
Feb. 19, 2024
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[Graphic News] Cigarette sales fall for 1st time in 4 years in 2023
Sales of cigarettes in South Korea inched down in 2023 for the first time in four years, but demand for electronic cigarettes logged a marked growth, the Finance Ministry said. South Koreans purchased 3.61 billion 20-cigarette packs last year, down 0.6 percent from the previous year’s 3.63 billion packs, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. It was the first on-year fall since 2019, when sales lost 0.7 percent on-year. But sales of duty-free cigarettes surged 60.7 percent on-ye
Feb. 19, 2024
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Govt. asks doctors to remain by patients amid looming collective action
South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Sunday called for doctors to refrain from taking collective action amid their looming strike in protest of the government's decision to raise medical school enrollment seats. Doctors have warned of a massive strike and other responses in opposition to the government's decision announced earlier this month to add 2,000 to the country's medical school freshmen quota next year, marking a sharp rise from the current 3,058 seats. "If d
Feb. 18, 2024