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Fri, September 22, 2023 | 23:24

Seoul unveils future vision to promote tourism

Seoul unveils future vision to promote tourism

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon speaks during a press conference on Sebitseom, southern Seoul, Tuesday, to unveil a set of plans to attract a total of 30 million tourist to the city by 2026. Yonhap

Jung Da-hyun | 2023-09-13 17:12

Incheon highlights free economic zone for foreign investments

Incheon highlights free economic zone for foreign investments

While highlighting the pivotal role of a free economic zone, the Incheon Metropolitan City emphasized, Tuesday, its preparation to foster a mutually beneficial economic relationship between Incheon and the private sector and the necessity of implementing substantial deregulation to attract proper investment.

Jung Da-hyun | 2023-09-13 17:11

Incheon urged to maximize potential to replace Hong Kong

Government hands off disposable cup deposit scheme to local authorities

Government hands off disposable cup deposit scheme to local authorities

The government will not enforce a deposit scheme for disposable cups, which was initially meant to be mandatory and scheduled to start in 2025, instead passing the responsibility to local governments.

Jung Da-hyun | 2023-09-13 16:44

Mother of surviving Marine from post-flood search operation lodges complaint against commander

Mother of surviving Marine from post-flood search operation lodges complaint against commander

The mother of a Marine conscript said Wednesday she will file a complaint against a Marine commander for the damage her son sustained to his health from a post-flood search operation in July that left another young Marine killed.

2023-09-13 16:20

Seoul city launches 1st body exclusively dedicated to supporting stalking victims

Seoul city launches 1st body exclusively dedicated to supporting stalking victims

The Seoul city government on Wednesday launched the first municipal body exclusively dedicated to supporting stalking victims as the country is grappling with a rise in stalking crimes.

2023-09-13 13:02

Korea to unveil measures to address workforce imbalance

Korea to unveil measures to address workforce imbalance

Korea plans to unveil policies to address the workforce imbalance amid the country's aging population, a senior government official said Wednesday.

2023-09-13 10:30

Underground tour reveals Seoul's hidden underbelly

Underground tour reveals Seoul's hidden underbelly

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has unveiled a mysteriously hidden yet huge underground space in the heart of the capital for the first time in 40 years. Given that the space, located beneath Seoul Plaza, has remained hidden from the public for four decades, public interest in getting a firsthand look at the site is enormous. The city offered a limited run of guided tours, ...

Jung Da-hyun | 2023-09-13 08:31

KBS board dismisses CEO Kim Eui-chul

KBS board dismisses CEO Kim Eui-chul

The board of directors at South Korea's public broadcaster KBS passed a motion Tuesday to dismiss CEO Kim Eui-chul with the end of his term still more than a year away.

2023-09-12 20:30

More than half of Korean regions facing population crisis

More than half of Korean regions facing population crisis

More than half of the regions in Korea are facing the risk of losing population completely, data showed Tuesday, amid the country's critically low birth rate.

2023-09-12 15:55

Pothole opens up in Seoul's Gangnam, causes road closure, gridlocks

Pothole opens up in Seoul's Gangnam, causes road closure, gridlocks

A pothole opened up in the middle of a road in Seoul's Gangnam district Tuesday, leading to the road's closure and causing gridlocks in the area.

2023-09-12 15:47

VIDEORoad collapse in Seoul's Gangnam District causes chaos

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