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Over 35% of non-regular workers lost jobs amid pandemic: survey

Jan 18, 2021

Over a third of non-regular workers have experienced unemployment since the new coronavirus broke out in South Korea in January 2020, a survey showed Monday. According to a survey by Embrain Public ...
[Newsmaker] ‘My son is not a ghost,’ parent files petition

Jan 18, 2021

Some 200,000 people in South Korea have been diagnosed with autism, and the number is growing, with research and studies backing up the idea that autism is related to environmental pollution and high...
Govt. to train specialists in agriculture and food sectors to lead post-virus era

Jan 18, 2021

Food and Agriculture Officials Training Institute to operate 162 courses for 32,000 people in 2021
‘Herd immunity will be achieved by September’

Jan 18, 2021

This is an excerpt from President Moon Jae-in’s New Year press conference. -- Ed. Q. Do you regret not procuring vaccines earlier? A. No. Vaccines will be rolled out sufficiently quickly, and a suf...
Heavy snow advisory issued for Seoul, central regions

Jan 18, 2021

A heavy snow advisory was replaced by a cold wave alert in Seoul and central regions on Monday, the weather agency said, forecasting the capital's morning low will dip to minus 13 C on Tuesday. The ...
USFK reports 3 more virus cases linked to Yongsan base

Jan 18, 2021

Three more coronavirus cases were reported in connection with a US Army base in Seoul, US Forces Korea said Monday. Two American civilian employees at the US Army base in Seoul and the spouse of ano...
New virus cases at almost 2-month low on fewer tests, infections slowdown

Jan 18, 2021

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases rose by the smallest number in nearly two months Monday, apparently on the back of tightened social distancing measures and fewer tests over the weekend, but...
Some 135,000 terminal patients opt to die with dignity over 3 years: data

Jan 18, 2021

Nearly 135,000 terminally ill South Koreans have chosen to forgo life-prolonging treatment since the legalization of the right to die with dignity three years ago, government data showed Monday. The...
Authorities on alert as heavy snowfall set to hit Korea

Jan 17, 2021

Disaster safety authorities were on heightened alert on Sunday as heavy snowfall was forecast to hit South Korea on Sunday evening and throughout the night, raising alarms over potential traffic dist...
1 new case of highly pathogenic bird flu reported from poultry farm

Jan 17, 2021

One new case of highly pathogenic bird flu was reported from a local poultry farm on Sunday, raising the total caseload to 66, the agriculture ministry said. The latest suspected case of the highly-...
[News Focus] 1 in 4 female Seoulites aged 60 or over

Jan 17, 2021

5,000 female centenarians reside in capital
Korea slightly eases social distancing rules

Jan 17, 2021

Businesses welcome reopening, but COVID-19 concerns remain
Another bout of heavy snow to hit S. Korea

Jan 17, 2021

Another bout of heavy snowfall has been forecast to hit South Korea later in the day and continue through Monday morning, raising the alarm over a potential traffic disturbance around morning rush ho...
S. Korea investigating suspected case of highly pathogenic bird flu

Jan 17, 2021

South Korea's agricultural ministry said Sunday it is investigating a suspected case of highly pathogenic bird flu from a poultry farm. The latest suspected case of the malign H5 strain of avian inf...
New virus cases in 500s for 6th day; tougher curbs partially eased

Jan 17, 2021

South Korea's daily new coronavirus cases remained in the 500s for the sixth consecutive day Sunday, as the country partially eased restrictions on cafes and gyms to strike a balance between maintain...