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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
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
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