The decadeslong alliance between South Korea and the United States is expected to remain “very solid” regardless of the outcome of the American presidential election in November, the vice president of the conservative Washington think […]
Over 96% of people who take their own lives give warning signs in advance: report
More than 96 percent of people who take their own lives had shown some types of warning signs before their deaths, according to an in-depth analysis released on Tuesday. The report, compiled based on the […]
Rival parties seek to narrow differences on nursing act ahead of plenary session
The ruling and opposition parties were set to hold a parliamentary subcommittee meeting Tuesday to bridge their differences on a bill that calls for greater roles for nurses ahead of a plenary session this week. […]
PM urges nurses, medical workers to call off planned strike
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Tuesday urged nurses and medical workers nationwide to call off a strike planned for this week, saying the government is doing everything it can to improve their working conditions. Han […]
Insurers encouraged to provide rental homes
The government plans to encourage insurance companies to participate in the rental market as part of its broader strategy to increase housing supply, aiming to involve larger private sector companies in this effort. The residential […]
Gov’t bets on new alcoholic drinks to counter dropping rice needs
The government will encourage private brewers and distillers to develop new beverages using domestic rice to boost rice consumption, which has been declining for years, the minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs said Wednesday. […]
Almost 5% of births in Korea are outside marriage, hitting record high: stats agency
More babies in Korea are born to parents who are not legally married, and the ratio of births occurring outside of marriage hit a record high of 4.7 percent in 2023, data showed Wednesday. The […]
British ambassador to Korea withdraws from gov’t forum due to women’s underrepresentation
British Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Colin Crooks has decided not to participate in next week’s Global Korea Forum, citing concerns over the lack of gender diversity among the invited speakers, all of whom […]
Women’s Golf Day 1: Disappointing Start Aiming for a Rebound in Round 2
Yang Hee-young tied for 13th place… 7 strokes behind the leader Ko Jin-young tied for 26th place, Kim Hyo-joo tied for 40th place Park Se-ri: “We won’t know until we take off the gloves” The […]
Government “North Korean Athletes Receiving Samsung Smartphones May Violate Sanctions”
Olympic sponsor Samsung Electronics to provide smartphones to all athletes; North Korea’s National Olympic Committee also receives smartphones Ministry of Foreign Affairs: “It is important that they are not smuggled into North Korea” The government […]