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.
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Polestar debuts in Korea, targets premium EV market
Starting with Polestar 2, Polestar Korea will be introducing at least one premium EV each year until 2024.
Pardons for ex-presidents unlikely under Moon administration
Moon has maintained that he would not use his amnesty rights for corruption crimes, such as bribery, breach of trust and embezzlement.
Can Korea’s surveillance keep up with omicron?
Korea needs to reinforce its Covid-19 testing capacity if the country is to keep tabs on the omicron variant.
Korea seeks economic normalization next year via tourism boosting, new tech
65 technologies from chip, battery and vaccine sectors to be developed as national strategy in 2022.
Chefs give thumbs-up to ‘small, but tasty’ Korean chicken
Korean-style fried chicken has made a name for itself in the global food scene with its crisp texture and various seasoning sauces.
Korean food companies go vegan to target meat-alternative market
As of this year, there is an estimated population of some 2.5 million vegans and vegetarians in Korea.
Omicron, a Covid-19 pandemic silver lining?
Omicron is by far the most heavily mutated variant of Covid-19 to date.
S. Korea’s critical Covid-19 cases hit fresh high
The government’s reintroduction of social distancing rules and dining curfews kicked in, and will run through Jan 2.
How much to pay for green spaces?
In Seoul’s affluent neighborhood of Hannam-dong, a bleak and desolate 28,197-square-meter plot of land lies barren and untouched.