KoreaTimes(281) - Seoul & Provinces, National, page 1

The Korea Times

Site Map E-paper Subscribe Register LogIn
Site Map E-paper Subscribe Register LogIn

National

Seoul & Provinces

Wed, January 27, 2021 | 03:50

Seoul city apologizes over ex-mayor's sexual harassment

Seoul city apologizes over ex-mayor's sexual harassment

The Seoul city government apologized Tuesday after the state human rights watchdog deemed the sexual harassment allegations against former Mayor Park Won-soon to be true.

2021-01-26 20:22

County struggling to get rid of fish inventory from canceled ice fishing fest

County struggling to get rid of fish inventory from canceled ice fishing fest

Many local governments nationwide are struggling to cope with repercussions from the coronavirus-caused cancellations of their seasonal festivals that used to generate sizable economic benefits and tourism income for local residents and merchants. The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, a world famous ice fishing event hosted every winter by Hwacheon, a Gangwon Province county ...

2021-01-25 14:33

Seoul City reviewing effectiveness of suicide prevention warnings on bridge handrails

Seoul City reviewing effectiveness of suicide prevention warnings on bridge handrails

The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will review whether to keep messages on the handrails of the Hangang Bridge aimed at discouraging people from attempting to kill themselves, amid questions over the effectiveness of the messages in suicide prevention.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-01-24 16:54

Ice fishing

Pandemic-weary people seek relief through ice fishing on a frozen river in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, Sunday. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, the country reported 392 new infections for Saturday, including 369 local ones, as concerns over a new variant from the United Kingdom continue to alarm the health authorities here. Yonhap

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-01-24 16:53

3 missing as fishing boat capsizes near Geoje Island

3 missing as fishing boat capsizes near Geoje Island

Search operations were under way off the southern island of Geoje after three crew members of a capsized fishing boat went missing on Saturday, authorities said.

2021-01-23 20:27

Eased restrictions

Eased restrictions

People eat and drink inside a cafe in Seoul, Monday, the first day that the government allowed cafes to offer dine-in services until 9 p.m. as part of its slightly eased social distancing restrictions. / Yonhap

Kang Seung-woo | 2021-01-18 16:01

Heavy snow advisory issued for Seoul

Heavy snow advisory issued for Seoul

A heavy snow advisory has been issued for Seoul and central and southwestern regions, the weather agency said Monday, forecasting nearly 10 centimeters of snow in some areas during the day. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said it issued the heavy snow advisory for Seoul; almost all areas in the surrounding Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province and the central prov...

2021-01-18 11:35

Dog left inside delivery truck triggers allegations of abuse

Dog left inside delivery truck triggers allegations of abuse

Residents of Gangdong District in Seoul spotted a Maltese dog apparently left alone inside a delivery truck among piles of parcels, and suspected the animal was being neglected by its owner.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2021-01-13 17:21

Who destroyed Daejeon's popular Elsa snowwoman?

Who destroyed Daejeon's popular Elsa snowwoman?

An unidentified man who knocked the head off a popular snowwoman built by a cafe manager in Daejeon has drawn ire nationwide over the antisocial act.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2021-01-13 16:13

Seoul city criticized for sexist tips to pregnant women

Seoul city criticized for sexist tips to pregnant women

The government of South Korea's capital is being criticized for a now-deleted online manual for pregnant women that contained sexist tips and gender stereotypes

2021-01-12 20:43

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

WooriBank

Top 10 Stories

DARKROOM

WooriBank

Code of Ethics

Copyright