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Sat, September 23, 2023 | 06:05

Mother booked for neglecting baby to death, abandoning body on hill in Osan

Mother booked for neglecting baby to death, abandoning body on hill in Osan

Police have booked a woman on suspicion of neglecting her newborn to death and abandoning the body on a hill in 2014, officials said Friday.

2023-07-21 12:12

Teachers exposed to abuse and assault at schools due to lack of protection

Teachers exposed to abuse and assault at schools due to lack of protection

An elementary school teacher in Seoul took her own life recently, apparently unable to handle complaints from demanding parents. Also grabbing headlines was another incident where an elementary school student assaulted his teacher, causing her to require medical ...

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-07-20 17:04

School teacher's death sparks calls for improved educator protections, education reforms

Marine Corps slammed over service member's death

Marine Corps slammed over service member's death

The Marine Corps is taking flak for deploying its soldiers to search and rescue operations for victims of the recent heavy rain and flooding in Yecheon, North Gyeongsang Province, without proper safety equipment. The Marine lance corporal, who was swept away by a torrent on Wednesday morning, was found dead 14 hours later.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-07-20 16:55

Rescuers find body of marine missing during search operation for heavy rain victims

Rescuers find body of marine missing during search operation for heavy rain victims

Rescue workers on Wednesday found the body of a marine who went missing after being swept away by a torrent in a southeastern county while participating in search and rescue (SAR) operations after heavy monsoon rains and landslides in the area.

2023-07-20 08:17

Marine Corps investigating death of Marine swept away by torrent

June Huh says South Korean mathematicians can win Fields Medal within 10 years

June Huh says South Korean mathematicians can win Fields Medal within 10 years

June Huh, the Korean American who won the Fields Medal last year, said Wednesday that South Korean mathematicians are competitive and capable enough to win the prestigious award within 10 years.

2023-07-19 20:59

Seoul City seeks ways to introduce foreign nannies

Seoul City seeks ways to introduce foreign nannies

The Seoul Metropolitan Government held a debate with policy experts, Wednesday, to discuss the possible introduction of foreign nannies at sub-minimum wage pay rates to tackle the city's record-low birth rate and examine overseas cases to map out localization of the policy.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-07-19 16:39

Korea's barley output down 1.1% this year amid frequent rains: data

Korea's barley output down 1.1% this year amid frequent rains: data

Korea's barley output fell 1.1 percent in 2023 from a year earlier, data showed Wednesday, due to the adverse effects of heavy rainfall over recent months.

2023-07-19 13:34

People's stories offer glimpses into desperate moment in flooded tunnel

People's stories offer glimpses into desperate moment in flooded tunnel

As a rescue operation is over at a flooded tunnel that trapped vehicles in Osong in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, stories of the victims and survivors offer glimpses into the last few minutes leading up to the flood that engulfed vehicles, Saturday.

Kim Se-jeong | 2023-07-19 11:27

Death toll from torrential rains rises to 44 as 3 more bodies recovered

Death toll from torrential rains rises to 44 as 3 more bodies recovered

Rescuers recovered Tuesday three additional bodies of people who were swept away by floods caused by recent torrential rains, raising the total confirmed deaths to 44.

2023-07-18 16:59

249 unregistered babies confirmed dead; status of 814 still unclear

249 unregistered babies confirmed dead; status of 814 still unclear

The government has confirmed 249 babies without any record of registration have died since 2015 because of health problems or crimes committed by their guardians. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced the results of its probe into the status of 2,123 babies who were born from 2015 until last year and were not registered despite records of being delivered at...

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-07-18 15:38

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