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S. Korea reports no additional MERS cases for 30th

South Korea reported no additional cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome for the 30th consecutive day on Tuesday, with the number of people diagnosed with …

2 soldiers wounded in suspected mine explosion at DMZ
2 soldiers wounded in suspected mine explosion at DMZ

Two Army staff sergeants were seriously wounded in what is believed to be a landmine explosion in the heavily fortified demilitarized zone, the military said …

White House cites Korea’s carbon emission cut pledge as sign of growing international momentum

The White House on Monday cited South Korea’s commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions as an example that shows international momentum is building on …

Only 20 percent of Korean kindergartens offer early morning programs
Only 20 percent of Korean kindergartens offer early morning programs

 Only about 20 percent of Korea’s kindergartens offer early morning programs, leaving working parents with the sole option of sending their children to day …

Korea tops ratio of underpaid workers in major economies
Korea tops ratio of underpaid workers in major economies

About 1 in 7 workers in South Korea is paid the legal minimum wage or less, the highest rate among OECD member countries, a recent study showed. According to …

‘Give education back to schools’
‘Give education back to schools’

GEOCHANG ― Last month, the Education Ministry rolled out an ordinance on promotion of “character building education,” in an apparent attempt to reform …

Saenuri lawmaker defects over rape claim

By Cho Chung-unA ruling party lawmaker embroiled in an alleged sexual assault case said Monday that he would leave the party for causing concerns.“Regardless …

Saenuri Party leader stirs the pot in U. S.
Saenuri Party leader stirs the pot in U. S.

Ruling Saenuri Party chief Rep. Kim Moo-sung, appeared to be having a heyday in his stay in the U.S. over the past week, making comments that would have …

English-language patent court to be launched

Patent lawsuits will be allowed in English in Korea as part of the top court’s efforts to better support the legal accessibility of foreigners, sources said …

Japanese opposition leader vows efforts for better Seoul-Tokyo ties

A Japanese opposition leader vowed Monday to make efforts to develop the Seoul-Tokyo relationship into a future-oriented one in a landmark year, despite many …

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