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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 14:03

Korea to halve empty houses in rural areas by 2027

Korea to halve empty houses in rural areas by 2027

Korea aims to halve the number of vacant houses in rural areas to 33,000 by 2027 by extending policy financing for their renovation and by making a special law and an integrated database to promote refurbishment and transactions, the agriculture ministry said Thursday.

2023-04-20 12:15

Korea identifies remains of another Korean War soldier

Korea identifies remains of another Korean War soldier

Korea's military has identified the remains of another soldier killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, after their discovery at a former battle site in 2020, the defense ministry said Thursday.

2023-04-20 11:23

Korea cuts more than 10,000 employees at state-run firms in Q1

Korea cuts more than 10,000 employees at state-run firms in Q1

Korea's finance ministry said Thursday it has reduced the staff of state-run companies by more than 10,000 workers through voluntary retirement and sold assets to tighten its belt amid economic uncertainties.

2023-04-20 10:41

Striking bus drivers in Changwon to return to work Thursday

Striking bus drivers in Changwon to return to work Thursday

Unionized bus drivers in the southeastern city of Changwon decided Wednesday to resume work, ending their one-day walkout to demand higher pay and an extension of the retirement age.

2023-04-19 22:41

Korean game studio Smilegate founder Kwon Hyuk-bin starts legal steps for divorce

Korean game studio Smilegate founder Kwon Hyuk-bin starts legal steps for divorce

Korean game studio Smilegate founder Kwon Hyuk-bin has begun legal steps to end his marriage, industry and legal sources said Wednesday, it is expected to become one of the country's most expensive divorce cases.

2023-04-19 17:11

Seoul teams up with Louis Vuitton to promote tourism in Korea

Seoul teams up with Louis Vuitton to promote tourism in Korea

The Seoul city government and the state tourism agency signed an agreement Wednesday with the Korean unit of French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton to promote tourism in Korea, city officials said.

2023-04-19 15:18

Number of farmers, fishermen down in Korea amid aging population

Number of farmers, fishermen down in Korea amid aging population

The number of Koreans in the agrofisheries sector fell in 2022 from a year earlier, data showed Wednesday, reflecting the rapidly aging population.

2023-04-19 14:48

Korea to support investments of 600 billion won via deregulation

Korea to support investments of 600 billion won via deregulation

Korea plans to pave the way for private businesses' investments of 600 billion won ($455 million) by reducing regulations, the finance ministry said Wednesday.

2023-04-19 14:48

Bus drivers in Changwon go on strike

Bus drivers in Changwon go on strike

Unionized bus drivers in the southeastern city of Changwon went on strike Wednesday demanding higher pay and an extension of the retirement age.

2023-04-19 11:58

Korea International School holds annual Human Rights Week event

Korea International School holds annual Human Rights Week event

Korea International School (KIS) held an event to mark Human Rights Week (HRW) last week, highlighting the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and featuring expert guest speakers who addressed current global issues. The annual event took place from April 3 to 7 at KIS Pangyo Campus in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province.

Kang Seung-woo | 2023-04-18 16:00

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