Despite resistance, Korea’s carmakers push ahead with used car market entry
Korea's used car market twice bigger in size than the market for new cars.
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Fatigue grows in Korean presidential election riddled with scandals
A poll showed 1 in 4 voters want switch in candidates as revelations of family misbehavior, party conflict make daily headlines.
End-of-war: No reason for US to back ‘end-of-rainbow’ pursuit
An end-of-war declaration as a standalone measure cannot solve the fundamental cause of the standoff and mutual mistrust.
Former president Park Geun-hye granted special pardon
Park, 69, has been serving a combined 22-year term since March 2017 for charges including abuse of power and bribery.
Bristling over virus restrictions, small businesses stage protest
The group urged the government to abolish the vaccine pass system and end the curfew on businesses.
S. Korea to add 10,000 hospital beds as critical Covid-19 cases rise
If the government successfully adds hospital beds, the total number could increase to 25,000.
More protests held this year in S. Korea, despite spike in Covid-19 cases
Demonstrations particularly spiked in November, after the government eased social distancing rules.
South Korean Olympic champion suspended over text messages
Olympic champion Shim Suk-hee can appeal the ruling to the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee or file for an injunction with a local court.
Ending the Korean War: Risky gambit, with little chance of payoff
A premature declaration would have adverse security ramifications for alliance strength, UNC status.
S. Korea unveils measures to prevent foreigners’ illegal property transactions
The government will also bar foreigners on short-term stay visas to engage in the property rental business.