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Govt. tightens monitoring after death of foreign worker in vinyl greenhouseJan 7, 2021The government said Wednesday it will not issue employment permits to those who provide foreign workers with unsuitable shelters such as makeshift structures inside vinyl greenhouses. The move by th... -
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[Photo News] Heavy snowfall turns Korea into a winter wonderlandJan 7, 2021Heavy snowfall overnight covers Seoul and its surrounding areas in white on Thursday morning. People struggle to commute to work as the cold weather and slippery roads disrupt travel. A snowman can ... -
Checking toxicity info becomes easier on smart devicesJan 7, 2021Government launches mobile web service to provide information on household chemicals -
S. Korea culls 15m poultry as highly pathogenic bird flu cases reach 47Jan 7, 2021South Korea's agriculture ministry said Thursday that it has so far culled 14.9 million poultry since identifying its first farm-linked, highly pathogenic bird flu case in late November, further spar... -
New infection cases under 1,000 for 3rd day; restrictions eased on indoor sports facilitiesJan 7, 2021South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases stayed below 1,000 for the third consecutive day on Thursday amid signs of a slowdown, and the government eased virus curbs on indoor sports facilities in re... -
Cold wave, heavy snow disrupt morning trafficJan 7, 2021A cold wave combined with heavy snowfall overnight created a rush among morning commuters Thursday. The temperature in Seoul dropped to minus 16.1 C at 7 a.m. but with a wind chill of minus 25.3 C, ... -
US employee at Yongsan base, family members test positive for COVID-19Jan 7, 2021A US Department of Defense (DoD) employee working in Seoul and two of his family members have tested positive for the new coronavirus, the US Forces Korea (USFK) said Thursday. The employee, his spo... -
S. Korea extends UK flight ban for two more weeks amid concerns over COVID-19 variantJan 6, 2021South Korea decided Wednesday to extend the suspension of direct flights from Britain for two more weeks to block a more transmissible coronavirus variant first detected in the European country. Hea... -
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[Herald Interview] Doctor asks prosecutors to consider murder charges in toddler’s deathJan 6, 2021The president of the Korean Pediatrics Society, Dr. Lim Hyun-taek argued murder charges should be brought against the adoptive parents of a toddler who died in October last year of suspected abuse, c... -
Couriers demand overwork preventive measures ahead of Lunar New YearJan 6, 2021South Korea's parcel delivery workers on Wednesday called on their companies to offer measures to prevent overwork-related casualties and keep a promise to beef up staffing. A civic task force worki... -
Temporary COVID-19 testing centers to shorten operations due to cold spellJan 6, 2021Temporary coronavirus screening centers in the greater Seoul area will temporarily curtail their operating hours this week due to the expected onset of the season's coldest weather, authorities said ... -
Daily virus cases below 1,000 for 2nd straight dayJan 6, 2021Concerns persist as virus rages through jails, hospitals -
Cold wave warning to be issued in Seoul for first time in 3 yearsJan 6, 2021A cold wave warning is set to be issued in Seoul on Wednesday for the first time in about three years, as the capital and central parts of the nation came under the grip of the season's coldest weath... -
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[Newsmaker] Coffee shops, bars, internet cafes join protest against virus restrictionsJan 6, 2021Coffee shops, bars and internet cafes have joined a growing list of businesses protesting the government's coronavirus restrictions, with shop owners lighting signboards, staging demonstrations and p... -
Correctional staff to be tested for virus weekly, more facilities to undergo mass testingJan 6, 2021South Korea's government on Wednesday said it will test weekly all correctional employees nationwide for the coronavirus to slow down its rapid spread and prevent mass outbreaks. According to the Ko...
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