Articles by Lee Jung-Youn
Lee Jung-Youn
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'Earthquake swarm' hits East Sea
A cluster of minor earthquakes and tremors have hit Donghae, Gangwon Province, this year in a rare phenomenon known as an "earthquake swarm." The latest was a magnitude 2.5 earthquake struck at 4:32 p.m. on Wednesday, 4 kilometers south of Donghae, marking a total of 44 earthquakes around the area this year, according to the Korea Methodological Agency. An earthquake swarm is defined as relatively small earthquakes clustered within a small area and short period. Of the 44 earthquakes t
Social Affairs May 10, 2023
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‘No senior zone’ sparks controversy
A coffee shop's decision to ban elderly customers has sparked renewed criticism amid ongoing controversy over "no kids zones," where some restaurants or commercial venues prohibit the entry of children based on the owners' preferences. A photo posted on an online community on Monday showed a cafe with text on the door that reads: "No senior zone (no entry for elderly over 60).” Beside the text is a sticker that welcomes guide dogs. The netizen who posted the photo
Social Affairs May 9, 2023
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[Local and Beyond] North Jeolla sets sights on becoming agriculture, bio center
JEONJU, North Jeolla Province -- As a region traditionally known for its vast agricultural land, North Jeolla Province has been one of the pillars of the farming economy in South Korea. The province's governor, Kim Kwan-young, who took office in July last year, has set his sights on even bigger ambitions. Despite the province's declining population as well as its high financial dependence on the central government, North Jeolla Province has the capacity to become the center of the bio
Social Affairs May 8, 2023
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Construction firm ruled responsible for deaths of hundred of parrots
The Supreme Court judged that a construction company was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of parrots in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, Yonhap News reported Friday, citing legal sources. The plaintiff, who runs a parrot farm, filed a lawsuit against the construction company, claiming that noise and vibrations from a construction site nearby caused the deaths of parrots. From January 2017 to December of the same year, total 427 parrots died on the plaintiff’s farm. The plaintiff filed 16 c
Social Affairs May 5, 2023
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Bill to allow undercover drug probes proposed
Amid growing concerns over drug crimes, lawmakers suggested a bill amendment to allow the police to conduct undercover investigations in drug-related cases. Rep. Lee Jang-seop of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea proposed a bill revision Wednesday, noting that foreign countries including the United States and Germany have introduced undercover investigation systems to effectively manage drug crimes. Nine other lawmakers of the party signed up for the bill proposal. Under the current
Social Affairs May 5, 2023
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Number of Seoul daycare centers down by 24% in five years
The number of daycare centers in Seoul, which accommodate infants and toddlers under age seven, has decreased by 24 percent in the last five years as the country has continued to record the world's lowest fertility rate, data showed Friday According to statistics from the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Friday, the number of daycare centers in Seoul was 4,712 as of the end of 2022, which decreased by 24.3 percent from 6,226 in 2017. The number of daycare centers by year has been steadily
Social Affairs May 5, 2023
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3 out of 10 kids had mental problems during COVID-19: survey
Three out of 10 elementary and middle school students suffered from anxiety, depression, and stress during COVID-19, but more than half of them did not ask for help, according to survey results released on Wednesday. The Korean Educational Development Institute conducted a survey on a total of 26,332 people consisting of 9,607 elementary students, 13,856 middle school students and 2,869 elementary and middle school faculty members. The survey was on psychological changes in students during the C
Social Affairs May 3, 2023
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Geoje council member in hot water over xenophobic hate speech
A city council member in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, is facing intensifying criticism after making the discriminatory remark that one out of 10 Vietnamese in Korea is a drug user. Yang Tae-seok, a member of the Geoje City Council from the People Power Party, made such remarks during a city council meeting held to discuss a new ordinance to support foreign workers’ labor environment on April 20. Expressing his negative stance on the ordinance, Yang said, "One out of 10 Vietnamese
Social Affairs May 2, 2023
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[From the Scene] Fervor for World Scout Jamboree grows in Korea
BUAN, North Jeolla Province -- With less than 100 days to go, South Korea’s Boy and Girl Scouts are eagerly anticipating the 25th World Scout Jamboree, which will bring together around 43,000 teenagers from 170 countries around the world. Ahn Ye-sung, a 17-year-old student at Buan High School in Buan-gun, North Jeolla Province, is one of three thousand Korean students fortunate enough to seize a one-time-only opportunity to participate in the Jamboree, which will be held under the theme of
Social Affairs May 1, 2023
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Viral respiratory infections surge after lifting of mask mandate
With South Korea having lifted its mask mandate in stages, the number of patients with respiratory infections -- especially infants -- has been rapidly increasing, data showed Friday. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, the country saw a total of 13,268 patients hospitalized at 220 government-monitored medical institutions for seven weeks from March to April 2023. The figure is more than 13 times the 1,002 people hospitalized during the same period last year. In particu
Social Affairs April 28, 2023
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Former opposition leader to leave party over illicit fund allegation
Song Young-gil, the former leader of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, said Saturday he is willing to take full political responsibility over recent allegations of illicit funds surrounding him, but denied any wrongdoing. Song held a press conference in Paris and said he will withdraw from the Democratic Party and comply with the probe. “To take full political responsibility, I am leaving the Democratic Party of Korea and stepping down from the party's senior adviser posi
Politics April 23, 2023
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North Jeolla Province aims at becoming nation’s agriculture hub
North Jeolla Province Gov. Kim Kwan-young on Wednesday presented his vision to boost the province as an agriculture and biotechnology hub of South Korea. Kim, a two-time lawmaker in his early 50s who took office in July, delivered a speech at the Global Business Forum hosted by The Korea Herald, touting the province's strengths in the agriculture industry and its potential. There are a total of 47 organizations and institutes related to agriculture in North Jeolla Province, including the Ru
Social Affairs April 20, 2023
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Disabled account for 5.2% of Korean population: data
The number of registered people with disabilities accounts for 5.2 percent of the South Korean population, with more than half aged 65 or older, data showed Wednesday. According to statistics released by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the proportion of registered people with disabilities has steadily increased since 2003, due to the expansion of services for registered individuals and better understanding of the registration policy. The proportion has remained at about 5 percent of the tota
Social Affairs April 19, 2023
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86 parents disciplined for neglecting child support expenses
Eighty-six people will be given disciplinary measures for intentionally not paying for child support even after receiving orders from the court. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Friday it has decided to impose penalties on 86 of those who neglected their duty to pay child support expenses at the 29th Child Care Review Committee. By type of disciplinary measures, there are six people whose identity has been revealed to the public, 41 people who are banned from leaving the country a
Social Affairs April 14, 2023
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Incheon wants to be more international, says mayor
Incheon is the only municipality in South Korea with a growing population and a home to many global organizations making the city more international and competitive, Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok said at a forum Wednesday. “Incheon is the only city with a growing population. Active reclamation projects are also possible as Incheon is adjacent to the sea and mud flats, so we have infinite possibilities,” he said in his speech titled “Incheon’s dream, South Korea’s future"
Social Affairs April 13, 2023
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