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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 20:54

Flight operations partially resume on Jeju Island

Flight operations partially resume on Jeju Island

Flight operations on the southern island of Jeju, which was hit by heavy rain and strong winds for two days, partially resumed Friday, airport authorities said.

2023-05-05 11:36

Missing Korean tourist in Philippines found dead

Missing Korean tourist in Philippines found dead

A Korean tourist who went missing after diving on the Philippines' resort island of Bohol was found dead earlier this week, a source said Thursday.

2023-05-04 17:10

City gov't says no to use of Seoul Plaza for Queer Culture Festival

City gov't says no to use of Seoul Plaza for Queer Culture Festival

Seoul Metropolitan Government disapproved the use of Seoul Plaza for the upcoming Seoul Queer Culture Festival (SQCF) scheduled in July, the festival organizers said, Thursday. It instead approved a youth concert organized by a Christian broadcaster.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-05-04 16:27

[INTERVIEW] College admission is not prize to be won

INTERVIEWCollege admission is not prize to be won

Becky Munsterer Sabky's 2021 book, titled “Valedictorians at The Gate: Standing Out, Getting In, and Staying Sane While Applying to College,” gives answers to the most sought-after question from some Korean parents about how prestigious U.S. universities select their students. Delving into what kinds of students top-tier universities like Dartmouth are looking for and how the...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2023-05-04 13:00

Around 210,000 students treated for depression, anxiety disorders since 2019: report

Around 210,000 students treated for depression, anxiety disorders since 2019: report

Nearly 210,000 children and teens in Korea visited a hospital for depression or anxiety disorders over the past four years, data from the National Health Insurance Service showed Thursday.

2023-05-04 10:16

Police unveil newly developed drug detection kit

Police unveil newly developed drug detection kit

A kit capable of detecting illegal substances in drinks has been developed, the National Police Agency (NPA) said Wednesday, stepping up its war on drug crimes.

2023-05-03 15:53

Injured stray cat gets treatment via donation by Gwangju community

Injured stray cat gets treatment via donation by Gwangju community

Julnyangi is a male stray cat living near Seoyoung University in Gwangju, some 300 kilometers south of Seoul. Unlike many stray cats in Korea which often die of starvation or accident at a young age, Julnyangi has been well taken care of by the students of the school and nearby residents.

Kim Se-jeong | 2023-05-03 15:16

Park in front of presidential office to open to public Thursday

Park in front of presidential office to open to public Thursday

A newly constructed park in front of the presidential office building will open to the public this week ahead of the first anniversary of President Yoon Suk Yeol's inauguration, the office said Tuesday.

2023-05-02 17:22

Buddha's Birthday, Christmas to be given alternative holidays

Buddha's Birthday, Christmas to be given alternative holidays

The government on Tuesday finalized the designation of substitute holiday days for Buddha's Birthday and Christmas when the two public holidays fall on weekends, officials said.

2023-05-02 16:12

Korea is most expensive country to raise child: study

Korea is most expensive country to raise child: study

Korea is the most expensive country in the world to raise a child, a recent study shows, a statistic that escalates concerns about the country's declining birth rate amid a demographic crisis. The latest study by Beijing-based think-tank, YuWa Population Research Institute, revealed that Korea ranks highest in the world when it comes to the cost of raising a child from birth ...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-05-02 08:33

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