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Sat, April 20, 2024 | 17:25
100 Philippine domestic helpers to begin working in Seoul in August
Korea will receive 100 domestic helpers from the Philippines at the end of July for a pilot program to test the import of foreign care workers. They are expected to begin working in Seoul in late August at the earliest after going through necessary education and training, according to the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Thursday.
Society | 2024-04-18 16:53
More younger people willing to have babies: ministry data
A growing number of Koreans in their 20s and 30s are actively considering starting families, cautiously raising hopes that the nation's demographic crisis, exacerbated by the alarmingly low birthrate, could be resolved in the near future.
Society | 2024-04-17 16:55
Health care standoff feared to drag on even longer
No signs of a breakthrough in the prolonged confrontation between the Yoon Suk Yeol administration and doctors are in sight, leading to concerns that already serious disruptions in hospital operations could worsen further.
Health & Science | 2024-04-16 16:47
Authorities on alert over deadly items available on foreign e-commerce platforms
Korean authorities have discovered that certain dangerous items, such as powder-actuated nail guns, which can pose threats to human life, are available for purchase through popular overseas online shopping platforms.
Society | 2024-04-16 08:26
Panda lovers petition for return of Fu Bao to Korea
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has received some 10 petitions filed by citizens who called for bringing giant panda Fu Bao back to Korea since she was sent to China earlier this month.
Society | 2024-04-15 16:37
3 in 100 Korean adults have tried illegal drugs such as cocaine
Three in 100 adults in Korea have tried illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine and heroin at least once in their lives.
Society | 2024-04-12 17:01
Yoon's med school quota hike plan at crossroads following ruling party's election defeat
The Yoon Suk Yeol administration is standing at a crossroads regarding its plan to raise the number of medical students starting next year, following the crushing defeat of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) in the general elections held on Wednesday.
Health & Science | 2024-04-12 17:00
[ELECTION] No. of rookies, women in 22nd Assembly drops
The numbers of lawmakers who are rookies or women selected through Wednesday’s general elections for the 22nd National Assembly came to 132 and 56, respectively, representing decreases of 6.3 percentage points and 0.4 percentage points, respectively, compared to the previous polls conducted four years ago, the election watchdog said Thursday.
Politics | 2024-04-11 16:37
[ELECTION] Parliamentary elections bring mixed outcomes for Yoon’s aides
Politicians close to President Yoon Suk Yeol as well as former presidential aides and ministers met with differing fates in Wednesday's general elections.
Politics | 2024-04-11 16:17
[ELECTION] Han Dong-hoon’s future uncertain following PPP’s defeat
The future of Han Dong-hoon, interim leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), came under question following the crushing defeat of his party in the general elections, Wednesday.
Politics | 2024-04-10 20:48
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