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Garbage returned from Philippines to be incinerated Wednesday

Some 1,200 metric tons of plastic waste shipped back to Korea from the Philippines in January and 3,400 tons of waste stopped from illegally being exported are to be incinerated starting Wednesday. The Pyongtaek city government will send the unrecyclable garbage currently held at Pyeongtaek Port to four Gyeonggi-area private incineration facilities.Environment Minister Cho Myung-rae is set to visit the port for an on-site inspection on Wednesday to oversee the process, according to the ministry.

UNC to approve DMZ peace trails plan 'soon': Seoul military

The United Nations Command plans to give a green light "soon" to South Korea's plan to open hiking trails involving the Demilitarized Zone that separates the two Koreas, Seoul's military authorities said Monday.Earlier this month, the South Korean government announced its plan to open to the public the so-called DMZ Peace Trails in three areas near the inter-Korean border: Goseong and Cheorwon counties in Gangwon Province and the city of Paju in Gyeonggi Province. (Yonhap)"Gen. Robert Abrams pla

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Social affairs
3.8 magnitude quake hits off S. Korea's east coast

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast Monday, the weather agency said, with no reported damage so far.The quake in the East Sea occurred at 5:45 a.m. at some 38 kilometers southeast off Uljin County in North Gyeongsang Province, with a depth of 21 km, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.An aftershock with a magnitude of 3.1 hit four minutes later. (Yonhap)"There does not appear to be any damage," a KMA official said."The quake occurred in the sea, but we are check

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Social affairs
[Feature] Opening up workplaces to people with disabilities

Growing up students are taught to embrace diversity in all corners of life, think in other people’s shoes and to not judge a book by its cover.　In South Korea’s fast-paced, results-focused workplaces, however, core values are often forgotten, with companies applying unilateral recruitment processes, leaving almost no room to spare for persons with disabilities.The right assistance and a shift in social perceptions are needed to pave the way for disabled people to excel at work, ultimately broade

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Social affairs
Seoul to fight against closed tents, trash in Hangang parks

The Seoul Metropolitan Government laid out plans Sunday to designate tent zones and reduce the amount of trash generated in parks along the Han River, as part of efforts to better preserve the green space and boost public order. Tents will only be allowed to be set up from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 13 specific tent zones in 11 riverside parks – including two in Yeouido Hangang Park and two in Banpo Hangang Park. In the zones, tents must be smaller than 2 meters tall and 2 meters wide, and at least two

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Social affairs
[Newsmaker] Hyundai scion arrested over drug-use allegations

A grandson of the late Hyundai Group founder Chung Ju-yung was apprehended Sunday at the Incheon Airport on suspicions of using liquid marijuana, even as another SK Group family member is under probe for using it. (Yonhap)The 28-year-old -- eldest son of Chung Mong-il, the eighth son of Hyundai founder and CEO of Hyundai M Partners -- was taken into custody at around 9:30 a.m. upon his arrival from the United Kingdom, according to the police. Chung is suspected of purchasing a liquid form of mar

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Social affairs
[Newsmaker] Hyundai family member arrested at Incheon airport over drug allegations

A grandson of the late Hyundai Group founder Chung Ju-yung was taken into custody Sunday on charges of using illegal drugs.The 28-year-old, who is the eldest son of Chung Mong-il, the eighth son of the Hyundai founder and CEO of Hyundai M Partners Co., was detained at around 9:30 a.m. upon his arrival at Incheon International Airport, police said.(Yonhap)The junior Chung is suspected of illegally using a liquid variety of marijuana on three occasions at his home in Seoul last year and smoked mar

Apr 21, 2019
Social affairs
Jung Joon-young, Choi Jong-hoon accused of taking part in gang rape: report

K-pop singers Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon became the target of fresh allegations Thursday when a woman accused them of raping her in 2016 in a hotel room along with three other men.According to SBS funE reports, the woman said five men including Jung and Choi had raped her in March 2016 and then shared an audio file and photos of the incident in a group chat. The alleged victim reportedly had been a friend of Jung’s since 2012. Jung Joon-young and Choi Jong-hoon (Yonhap)The woman said the

Apr 20, 2019
Social affairs
Magnitude 4.3 earthquake hits East Sea

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake was detected in the East Sea, 54 kilometers off the coast of Donghae, Gangwon Province, at 11:16 a.m. on Friday, the Korea Meteorological Administration said.The KMA said the earthquake occurred at 37.88 degrees north latitude and 129.54 degrees east longitude. (Yonhap)The Ministry of the Interior and Safety said no damages or causalities had been reported, but local governments were working to determine whether the earthquake had caused any damage.According to the min

Apr 20, 2019
Social affairs
[Herald Interview] George Mason University's Korea campus to expand student quota

New Dean Robert Matz maps out plans, commitments for Korea campus

Apr 19, 2019
Social affairs
Korean adults less accepting of multiculturalism: survey

The level of acceptance toward immigrants among Korean adults has decreased slightly compared with 2015, although the reverse is true for middle and high school students, a government survey showed Thursday. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Welfare on Thursday released the results of research on acceptance of multiculturalism conducted by the Korean Women’s Development Institute from April 2018 to March 2019. The research is conducted every three years as part of the government’s efforts to c

Apr 19, 2019
Social affairs
[Newsmaker] Court says no need to release documents on 2015 deal over sex slavery

An appeals court said Thursday the government does not have to disclose documents on the negotiations that led to a controversial 2015 deal between South Korea and Japan on Tokyo’s wartime sex slavery, citing national interest. (Yonhap)Overturning a lower court’s decision, the Seoul High Court ruled that making public the documents, which include diplomatic secrets, could severely violate Korea’s interests and damage ties with Japan.“If the information is revealed, Japan’s side would be disclose

Apr 19, 2019
Social affairs
Jinju arson-murder suspect committed crimes out of anger against society: investigators

The arson and murder suspect, who set his house aflame and stabbed five evacuating residents at an apartment building in Jinju, southeastern South Korea, reportedly committed the crimes out of his personal resentment toward society, investigators said Thursday.The 42-year-old suspect, identified only by his family name Ahn, was detained soon after his arson and stabbing rampage left five residents dead and 15 others injured in Jinju, about 435 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on Wednesday.(Yonhap)

Apr 18, 2019
Social affairs
Subway Line No. 5 services partially suspended

Subway Line No. 5 in Seoul was partially disrupted at around 11 a.m. Thursday due to a power outage, Seoul Metro said. (Yonhap)The power cut took place on the rail connecting Gwangnaru Station and Gangdong Station, suspending subway services in both directions at four stops between Gunja Station and Gangdong Station. Efforts are underway to restore services. As of 11:20 a.m., subway services bound for the Sangildong and Macheon stations have resumed. By Ock Hyun-ju (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)

Apr 19, 2019
Social affairs
Local developer tied to alleged sex bribery arrested

The prosecution on Wednesday apprehended the businessman at the center of allegations of rape, sexual bribery and abuse of power involving former Vice Justice Minister Kim Hak-eui, accusing him of fraud and other charges. In the fresh probe into the high-profile case, prosecutors identified suspected misappropriation of company funds and fraud by Yoon Jung-cheon, 58, while he was heading a construction firm between November 2017 and May last year, according to the prosecution. The prosecution is

Apr 18, 2019
Social affairs

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