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Mon, January 13, 2025 | 06:08

[NATIONAL] Politicians join calls to sack national football head coach Klinsmann

NATIONALPoliticians join calls to sack national football head coach Klinsmann

클린스만 국가 대표 감독 비판에 정치권 동참

Politicians are joining in with the criticisms made by some Korean football fans against Jurgen Klinsmann, the national team's head coach who has taken flak for his tactics and reactions after Korea's semifinal loss in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup hosted by Qatar.

2024-02-13 15:33

[NATIONAL] Gov't to raise med school admissions quota by 2,000 from 2025

NATIONALGov't to raise med school admissions quota by 2,000 from 2025

2025학년도 의대 정원 2천 명 증원

The government will raise the annual enrollment quota at medical schools by 2,000 starting in 2025 from the current 3,058, Health Minister Cho Kyu-hong announced, Tuesday.

2024-02-08 10:12

[BUSINESS] POSCO joins Samsung, SK in allowing flextime for 4-day workweek

BUSINESSPOSCO joins Samsung, SK in allowing flextime for 4-day workweek

포스코, 삼성, SK ... 주4일 근무제 도입

POSCO’s non-shift employees, who are expected to work at least 40 hours a week, will be allowed to take a Friday off every two weeks, if they work at least 80 hours during the previous nine weekdays, according to the steelmaker, Sunday.

2024-01-29 10:44

[NATIONAL] Calls grow within ruling party for first lady's apology over Dior bag

NATIONALCalls grow within ruling party for first lady's apology over Dior bag

여당, 명품백 수수에 대한 영부인 사과 요구

Critical voices are growing within the ruling People Power Party (PPP) over controversies surrounding first lady Kim Keon Hee, including video footage of her receiving a Dior handbag from a Korean American pastor in 2022.

2024-01-22 15:30

[CULTURE] 'Single's Inferno 3' creators reveal secrets behind show's chemistry

CULTURE'Single's Inferno 3' creators reveal secrets behind show's chemistry

'솔로지옥3' PD가 밝히는 흥행 비결은?

Netflix’s dating show “Single's Inferno” has proved itself to be one of the most popular Korean reality shows on the platform with the release of Season 3 becoming the talk of the town soon after it aired last month.

2024-01-18 17:18

[NATIONAL] Seoul jobseekers save money on suiting up with city-funded rental service

NATIONALSeoul jobseekers save money on suiting up with city-funded rental service

서울시 청년 면접정장 무료 대여, 구직자들 환영

“If you are interviewing for a job as a member of an airline ground crew, a normal black suit would be suitable.”

2024-01-16 14:12

[WORLD] Taiwan's presidential vote result holds diplomatic significance for Korea

WORLDTaiwan's presidential vote result holds diplomatic significance for Korea

대만 총통 선거 결과, 한국 외교에도 영향 줄 듯

The outcome of the presidential election in Taiwan is expected to pose significant diplomatic challenges for Korea, particularly in navigating relations with China and neighboring countries.

2024-01-15 13:11

[LIFESTYLE] Nearly half of young Korean women with normal, low weight try to shed even more: study

LIFESTYLENearly half of young Korean women with normal, low weight try to shed even more: study

정상체중 한국 여성 절반, 체중 감량 원해

One in six to seven Korean women in their 20s are underweight, and nearly half of women of underweight or normal weight in the same age group still try to lose even more weight, according to a research paper published by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Monday.

2024-01-10 13:41

[NATIONAL] Designated waiting spots cause chaos in bus operations

NATIONALDesignated waiting spots cause chaos in bus operations

지정 승차 구역, 버스 운영 대혼란

In an attempt to address safety concerns and streamline bus operations, the Seoul Metropolitan Government implemented a designated waiting spot system for a busy area with multiple bus stops across the street from Lotte Department Store in Myeong-dong.

2024-01-09 09:57

[BUSINESS] Tim Hortons hit for 'overcharging' Korean consumers

BUSINESSTim Hortons hit for 'overcharging' Korean consumers

팀홀튼, 한국에 '바가지 씌우기’ 논란

David Kim recently dropped by a Tim Hortons store in southern Seoul to get a taste of its black coffee with cream and sugar that he used to enjoy back when he was studying in Toronto.

2024-01-08 16:09

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