Why some South Korean children refuse to ditch masks
Young people have teased their friends that the faces behind the masks may not be as pretty as one might expect.
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Probe into South Korean tunnel flooding expands
Those found to have neglected their duty may face up to one year in prison or a three-year suspension from public duty, according to the Criminal Act.
Teaching profession loses allure amid rising abuse cases
Teachers say they are often left demoralised after dealing with students and parents who have little or no respect for them.
North Korea fires two missiles as second US submarine docks in South Korea
According to the South Korea military, the missiles travelled approximately 400 kilometres before splashing down in the East Sea.
First Filipino K-pop group HORI7ON sets sail
While they already experienced popularity in their home country as winners of a TV audition program, the real game in Korea is just beginning.
KakaoTalk reigns at home, but falters overseas
While an increasing number of local users heavily rely on the messaging app, about 2.25 million people abroad fled from the messaging app in the past decade.
Korea and the global competition for labour
The writer says that to compete in the global race for labour, South Korea needs to become a place where people can put down roots and build rewarding lives for themselves and…
BTS’ Jungkook debuts on UK’s Official Singles Chart at no. 3
Previously, BTS’ singles including “Dynamite,” “Butter” and “My Universe” had landed at No. 3 on the Official Singles Chart.
South Korea to loosen Covid-19 restrictions in August
Under the second phase, the official infectious disease rating for Covid-19 will be adjusted to level 4, treating it similarly to influenza.
Around 2,000 ‘suspicious packages’ reported in South Korea so far; police find no hazardous materials
Police are saying that it is very likely to be a case of a brushing scam that originated from outside the country.