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Sat, January 22, 2022 | 08:23

Far-right YouTube channel suspended for spreading misinformation on COVID-19

YouTube issued a suspension for “Hoverlab,” a far-right YouTube channel here, for violating the platform's COVID-19 medical misinformation policy. Kang Yong-suk, a TV personality and lawyer who runs the channel, said via his personal YouTube channel, Thursday, that Hoverlab received a one-week suspension from uploading and streaming videos for violating YouTube's medical misi...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-01-21 20:52

1 person remains trapped inside burning battery factory in Cheongju: firefighters

A battery factory in the southern city of Cheongju caught fire Friday, leaving one person trapped inside, according to firefighters.

2022-01-21 16:33

Police looking into case of Ethiopian man found dead in Han River

Police said Wednesday they were looking into a case of an Ethiopian man found dead in the western part of the Han River in Seoul. According to officials, a witness discovered the body of the 37-year-old man floating near the northern foot of the Han River Bridge at 1:40 p.m. and reported it to the police.

2022-01-20 18:07

Greater Seoul area braces for heavy snow

The authorities in Seoul and its surrounding areas remained on alert Wednesday as heavy snow was forecast for the greater capital region throughout the day.

2022-01-19 10:13

Education ministry encourages teenagers to get vaccinated before spring semester

The vaccination rate for 12 to 17-year-olds has been slowing down during the winter vacation, as the government's COVID-19 vaccine pass system for those who use educational facilities such as private academies and libraries has been suspended. According to the Ministry of Education, 1.84 million out of 2.8 million teens aged 12 to 17 have completed their second dose of the va...

Bahk Eun-ji | 2022-01-18 16:59

Firefighters hold protest for better working conditions

“We don't want to die anymore. We are not fire-extinguishing machines.” Firefighters held protests in front of Cheong Wa Dae, Monday, calling for the government to improve their working conditions. The collective action came due to several firefighters having lost their lives in a series of recent blazes in warehouses in Pyeongtaek and Icheon. They urged the government to inv...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-01-18 16:09

Up to 5cm of snow forecast in Seoul for Wednesday afternoon

Up to 5 centimeters of snow is forecast to fall in the Seoul metropolitan area Wednesday afternoon, according to the state weather agency.

2022-01-18 15:21

Snowy day in Seoul [PHOTOS]

Parents fight for their LGBTQ children's rights

As a mother of two adult children, Kang Sun-hwa, a flight attendant, was a typical working woman who tried hard to balance career and family. She had been doing so until June 18, 2016, when she and her husband were with their son at the dinner table, expecting to have quality time just like other days. Their son had said earlier that he had something to tell them. Instead of ...

Lee Hae-rin | 2022-01-18 08:44

Christian schools receive warning for violating religious freedom

Seoul's education authorities have issued warnings to a number of private Christian and mission schools in the capital for including worship services and religious events during regular school hours, in violation of the principle of freedom of religion.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2022-01-17 18:04

At-home TOEFL Essentials Test gaining popularity

For TOEFL test-takers, the preparation process for the test can be a good chance to improve their English proficiency, and also be a source to practice their English skills before studying at schools or other educational institutions they want to attend or working at jobs they want.

2022-01-17 15:59

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