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Court dismisses arrest warrant request for Yoo Ah-in over drug use for second time

A Seoul court on Thursday dismissed an arrest warrant request for Yoo Ah-in, an actor charged with illegal drug use, for the second time. The...

Reforms to protect teachers against harassment in Korea pass

The National Assembly on Thursday passed four laws aimed at enhancing protection for teachers against harassment. One of the reforms prohibits schools from removing a...

New ID verification system in Korea to allow foreigners to open bank accounts online

Foreigners will be able to open bank accounts online at more banks with the Ministry of Justice's new residence card verification system. Jeonbuk Bank, Hana...

Sorry about the Jamboree debacle, gender minister tells lawmakers

Minister of Gender Equality and Family Kim Hyun-sook made her first apology for her part in the fiasco that was the World Scout Jamboree...

Student population in Korea hits new low as 18-year decline continues

The total number of K-12 students in Korea has hit its lowest level since modern records began, reflecting the drastic decline of the country's...

Government policies in Korea still fail to resolve long commutes

Commuters in Korea continue suffering from long commute times and distances despite governmental efforts to resolve the issue.“Commuting on the so-called hell trains is...

Everland in discussions with China for panda’s return

Everland, a theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi, is in discussions with its Chinese counterparts to return Fu Bao the giant panda to the country.Jung...

Korean politicians trade barbs over Fukushima waste release

The war of words between Korea's politicians over Japan's ongoing release of radioactive water from the ruined Fukushima nuclear plant continued to escalate on...

HR managers at Korean companies share tips for foreign job seekers

HR managers of companies willing to hire foreigners say Korean proficiency, work-related experience and an understanding of their companies' values are the most important...

Seoul Metro moves to boost tourism with unlimited ride passes

Seoul Metro, the operator of the capital’s subways, will offer unlimited subway passes in the second half of the year to cater to the...