Korea to keep remaining Covid-19 rules until WHO lifts alert
“Because the outcomes of public health policies are intertwined, we cannot decide to transition out of the emergency as a single country”, the public health chief said.
The Korea Herald
Foreign shoppers flock back to South Korea as pandemic nears its end
A popular destination noted that the proportion of sales to foreign travelers has been recovering, although it has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels.
Turkey earthquake: South Korea to provide $5 million aid, dispatch rescue workers
The president also instructed relevant ministries to dispatch rescue workers and emergency medical supplies using South Korean military transport planes,
No win, but multiple nods still make BTS shine at Grammys
While many fans and Koreans rooting for the band's first Grammy statues expressed disappointment, critics said the result is not all that matters.
Raising retirement age is key solution for pension reform: French economist
"The best way to deal with the pension deficit is to increase how much time you spend in life working", former professor of the London School of Economics states.
Motion filed to impeach safety minister over Itaewon disaster
The impeachment motion was submitted on the grounds that the minister failed to implement measures to prevent crowd congestion and work with concerned government agencies in the…
‘Energy inflation’ hits 25-year high in January
Although the government froze gas rates in the first quarter of 2023, it is still considered burdensome for many Koreans as the price was raised four times last year.
South Korea, US vow action on North Korea amid push for new ties
The push comes as South Korea seeks a bigger global role with its latest Indo-Pacific Strategy, the hallmark of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s foreign policy.
3 rescued, 9 missing after boat capsizes off South Jeolla
The fishing boat had overturned after water entered the engine room, according to those rescued.
Police clashes, political drama at memorial for Seoul crowd crush victims
The clash with law enforcement authorities took place despite the event having been reported to the district’s police in advance.