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Thu, February 9, 2023 | 21:20

Korean team rescues 5 survivors in quake-hit Turkey

Korean team rescues 5 survivors in quake-hit Turkey

Members of Korea's rescue team deployed in quake-stricken areas of Turkey have managed to save five people from the rubble on Thursday morning (local time), according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2023-02-09 17:22

Turkey, Syria quake toll tops 16,000, cold compounds misery

47 people indicted in military draft evasion probe

47 people indicted in military draft evasion probe

A total of 42 people were indicted Thursday on charges of intentionally avoiding mandatory military service by posing as epilepsy patients, prosecutors said.

2023-02-09 16:35

Arrest warrants sought for stepmother, father over fatal abuse of son

Arrest warrants sought for stepmother, father over fatal abuse of son

Police said Thursday they requested arrest warrants for a stepmother and a father on charges of child abuse homicide and habitual child abuse, respectively, in connection with the recent death of their 12-year-old son.

2023-02-09 16:34

Korea to run special trains connecting Seoul, Busan for World Expo bid

Korea to run special trains connecting Seoul, Busan for World Expo bid

Korea plans to operate special high-speed trains connecting Seoul and the southeastern city of Busan to better support officials who will be visiting the country to conduct an on-site inspection of the 2030 World Expo candidate city, the government said Thursday.

2023-02-09 16:02

Extreme makeover: Seoul pursues design revolution

Extreme makeover: Seoul pursues design revolution

Nodeul Island, a casual spot in the Han River which often sizzles with live music and hip cultural activities, is waiting for a new plan to reshape itself.

2023-02-09 15:52

Service output in all provinces, major cities up in Q4

Service output in all provinces, major cities up in Q4

Service output rose on-year in all regions of Korea in the fourth quarter of 2022, data showed Thursday, as the country continues its return to pre-pandemic normalcy.

2023-02-09 14:32

Debate heats up over raising cut-off age of senior citizens

Debate heats up over raising cut-off age of senior citizens

A debate has erupted over raising the cut-off age of senior citizens after several local governments revealed plans to raise the eligibility age for free subway rides. The cutoff point for old age currently stands at 65 in Korea. Discussions on redefining the start of old age are expected to gain traction as the government is reviewing extending the subscription period of the...

2023-02-08 17:06

Yoon vows to turn Korea into top innovation hub

Yoon vows to turn Korea into top innovation hub

President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Tuesday to turn Korea into a top innovation hub as he met with entrepreneurs in the science, technology and digital sectors.

2023-02-07 18:02

Court sides with victim of Korean military's Vietnam War atrocities

Court sides with victim of Korean military's Vietnam War atrocities

A district court has ruled in favor of a Vietnamese national who filed a lawsuit against the Korean government for the 1968 atrocities committed by Korean troops against Vietnamese civilians during the Vietnam War.

2023-02-07 16:59

Support for earthquake victims in Turkey

Support for earthquake victims in Turkey

Korean rescue workers move equipment for quake-related support to Turkey at the National 119 Rescue Headquarters in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. Korea will send more than 60 rescue workers and provide $5 million in emergency humanitarian aid to assist Turkey, hit by a ma...

2023-02-07 16:52

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