The pandemic effect: More Koreans obese
More than half of South Koreans in their 30s and 40s were found to be obese last year.
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South Korea’s student Covid-19 vaccine pass mandate may be adjusted
More than 50 percent of youths between age of 12 and 17 have received first dose of Covid-19 vaccine.
Korea, Australia adopt joint statement on South China Sea
The joint statement said the two leaders underscored that disputes must be resolved peacefully and in accordance with international law.
Korea to push for entry to 11-member CPTPP
Korea’s willingness toward the pact came three months after China submitted an application to accede to the CPTPP.
South Korea and Australia sign historic $1b defence deal
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is the first foreign leader to be invited to Canberra since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
Metaverse riches lure one of S. Korea’s oldest conglomerates
SK Square Co, the investment arm of the massive SK Group spun off into its own stock last month.
1 in 5 under-30s neither in employment nor education
The estimated number of youth not in employment, education or training in South Korea is nearly 1.59 million.
S. Korea’s exports hit new all-time record: Trade ministry
Korea is the No. 7 global exporter and No. 8 in global trade so far this year, according to the World Trade Organization.
Moon says S. Korea not considering diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics
He also made clear his state visit to Australia has nothing to do with Seoul's position on Beijing.
In Korea’s worst surge, more patients die waiting for hospital beds
According to official statistics, 29 patients died at home in the last five weeks because no hospital had beds to accept them.