Articles by Lee Jung-Youn
Lee Jung-Youn
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Korea to launch new bureau in fight against human trafficking
South Korea is set to establish a dedicated anti-human trafficking bureau in a bid to address international criticism over its handling of the issue, according to sources and news reports on Sunday. According to reports, the anti-human trafficking bureau, which will be known as the Department of Rights and Rescue, will operate with a total of seven temporary employees within the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. The new bureau will be in charge of supporting human trafficking victims and f
Social Affairs July 2, 2023
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Heavy rain to continue nationwide until Friday
Heavy rain, accompanied by gusts of wind, thunder and lightning, was set to spread nationwide through Friday due to the northward movement of the monsoon front. As of 3 p.m. Thursday, heavy rain advisories have been issued in the Seoul metropolitan area, inland Gangwon, Chungcheong, North Gyeongsang and Jeolla provinces. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast very heavy rain of 30 to 60 millimeters per hour nationwide by Friday, calling for extra caution as the ground has been already
Social Affairs June 29, 2023
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[Herald Interview] 'We just want to be ourselves'
So Sung-uk, 32, met his spouse Kim Yong-min, 33, 10 years ago when they were fulfilling their alternative military service as social service agents. They fell in love like any other couple, decided to live together, and promised to spend the rest of their lives together. But the two men faced a series of challenges as a married couple. Not only did they face a lack of acceptance from their families during the first few years, but they also encountered frequent hurdles in their daily lives becaus
Social Affairs June 29, 2023
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[Best Brand] NLCS Jeju aims to become educational hub of Asia
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL NLCS Jeju The North London Collegiate School Jeju, an international boarding and day school established in 2011, is a branch of the historical British education facility founded in 1850. The school was the first international school to be opened as part of the Global Education City on Jeju Island. The school has firmly positioned itself as an exceptional education choice for children aged 4 to 18, in both student management and academic performance. The school has not only
Social Affairs June 27, 2023
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Government on high alert as monsoon arrives
As monsoon season began with heavy rain early Monday morning, the government kicked off a 24-hour emergency duty system to prepare against the seasonal downpour. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety launched the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters at 3 a.m. Monday and raised the warning level from "attention" to "caution." The "caution" stage is the second of the three warning stages the emergency headquarters can issue. Upon his return from
Social Affairs June 26, 2023
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Police raid Daegu city hall amid tension over Pride parade
Police raided Daegu City Hall on Friday over a police investigation into the city's mayor, six days after scuffles broke out between police officers and city hall officials during the Daegu Pride Parade. The Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency sent about 10 investigators and raided several offices from 9 a.m. at Daegu City Hall. The search and seizure was in connection with an investigation into Mayor Hong Joon-pyo’s alleged violation of the Public Official Election Act. Hong, in a Face
Social Affairs June 23, 2023
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3 Thais convicted for illegal gambling
Three Thai nationals involved in the operation of illegal gambling sites while illegally staying in South Korea have been convicted, the Gwangju District Court ruled Friday. The court gave two defendants suspended sentences of 1 1/2 years in prison term and a suspended sentence of four months in prison term to the third. They were convicted of creating online gambling spaces in Thai and handling money for use in gambling. The criminals were tasked with collecting and distributing money in Gwangs
Social Affairs June 23, 2023
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1 in 10 teens exposed to narcotic painkillers: study
One out of 10 teenagers said they have used fentanyl patches, a form of narcotic painkiller, a study showed Thursday. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family published the results of the biennial survey about harmful environments for youth, which was conducted with the participation of 17,140 students from the fourth grade of elementary school to middle and high schoolers. For the first time this year, questions on the use of narcotic drugs were added, though only for middle and high school s
Social Affairs June 22, 2023
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Monsoon season to start Sunday nationwide
The monsoon season is likely to begin nationwide on Sunday, the weather agency predicted, Thursday. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, clear days are expected to continue through Saturday due to the influence of what is called a migrating anticyclone, or the circulation of winds around a central region of high atmospheric pressure. As the North Pacific High moves northward starting Sunday, a stationary front crossing northern Taiwan and the southern coast of Japan is forecast
Social Affairs June 22, 2023
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Half of women worry about sex crimes while using public bathroom: survey
More than half of Korean women worry about becoming victims of sexual violence when using taxis or public bathrooms, a study showed Wednesday. The study also shed light on the rising use of digital devices in sex crimes and the strong tendency to shift blame onto the victims from both men and women. The Gender Ministry published the 2022 Sexual Violence Safety Survey, a statistical survey conducted every three years. The survey was conducted on 10,020 respondents aged 19 to 64 nationwide. Of the
Social Affairs June 21, 2023
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Campaign for same-sex marriage legislation kicks off
Civic groups and activists on Tuesday launched a campaign calling for the legalization of same-sex marriage in South Korea. The groups, Solidarity for LGBT Human Rights of Korea and the Korean Network for Partnership and Marriage Rights of LGBT, held a press conference in Jung-gu, Seoul, to launch the “Marriage Equality Korea” campaign. The campaign will advocate for and promote the legalization of same-sex marriage in Korea, supported by group actions. Yi Ho-rim, an activist from So
Social Affairs June 20, 2023
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Seoul to have new gondola lifts for Namsan tour
Seoul City said Monday that it would increase accessibility and restore the ecosystem of Namsan with a brand-new gondola connecting visitors from Myeong-dong the top of the mountain, along with leisure facilities. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will introduce 25 ten-seater gondolas that head to the top of the mountain, which can transport more than 1,000 people per hour. It is an eco-friendly transportation that does not create pollutants such as dust during operation. The construction of the
Social Affairs June 19, 2023
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Seoul gets first heat wave advisory this year
The hot weather is expected to begin in earnest, with Korea's weather forecaster on Sunday issuing the first heat wave advisory of the year throughout Seoul and eastern Gyeonggi Province. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heat wave advisory for all parts of Seoul and eastern Gyeonggi Province on 11 a.m. on Sunday. The warning is issued when the daily maximum sensory temperature is expected to be over 33 degrees Celsius for more than two consecutive days. The Seoul Metropolita
Social Affairs June 18, 2023
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Youth unemployment soars as young opt for break instead of job seeking
The number of young people taking time off without seeking jobs or studying is on the rise, official statistics showed Sunday, as Korea struggles to tackle the world's lowest birth rate and a rapidly aging society. The number of employed people in their 20s declined 63,000 year-on-year in May to reach 3.83 million, marking a consecutive seven-month slump since November last year, according to Statistics Korea. The number of unemployed individuals also decreased by 67,000 compared to the p
Social Affairs June 18, 2023
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NK fires 2 ballistic missiles toward East Sea
North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea, the military authorities said Thursday. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff announced that it detected two short-range ballistic missiles fired from the Sunan area of North Korea from around 7:25 p.m. to 7:37 p.m. towards the East Sea. The authorities confirmed that the missiles landed in the East Sea after flying about 780 km each, adding that the details and any additional provocations are being monitored by th
North Korea June 15, 2023
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