1+ hour, 44+ min ago   (101+ words) [Inter-Korea]: In their latest crackdown on forms of self-expression associated with South Korea, the North Korean authorities have frowned on the so-called finger-heart gesture popular among young people. According to a Seoul-based online newspaper, Daily NK, on Thursday, a high…...

2+ hour, 11+ min ago   (104+ words) [Science]: Skies will be sunny in most parts of the nation on Saturday, but Gangwon Province, the Gyeongsang region and Jeju Island could see light rain. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on Friday, mountainous regions in Gangwon Province and…...

2+ hour, 17+ min ago   (102+ words) [Domestic]: The police plan to seek legal changes that would allow officers to check and track location data and transit card usage history for missing adults. The Korean National Police Agency discussed the measures Friday during a meeting on ways…...

3+ hour, 25+ min ago   (108+ words) [Politics]: The government has unveiled a detailed plan for a new organization that will replace the existing Prosecution Service, which will be abolished on October 2. The Ministry of Justice on Friday issued a legislative notice on the new organizational structure,…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (94+ words) Du Fu, an ancient Chinese poet of the Tang Dynasty, was returning to his hometown with his family after losing his job and becoming ill when he climbed up the famous Yueyang Tower near Lake Dongting....[more...] Gwansanyungma / Hwanggyesa / Part…...

3+ hour, 43+ min ago   (108+ words) [Sports]: Roberto Moreno, appointed as interim head coach of South Korea’s national football team, declared his commitment to effort, honesty, and respect in his new role. Moreno wrote on his personal website Thursday that he would take charge of six…...

4+ hour, 2+ min ago   (92+ words) [Economy]: The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 107-point-73 points, or one-point-64 percent, on Friday to close at six-thousand-687-point-21. The tech-heavy KOSDAQ jumped 23-point-29 points, or two-point-95 percent, to close at 813-point-five. The South Korean won strengthened against…...

4+ hour, 3+ min ago   (110+ words) [Culture]: Traffic restrictions will be imposed in Seoul’s Yeouido area and its central areas this weekend, when a marathon and a major fireworks festival take place. The Seoul International Fireworks Festival will begin with a pre-event Friday, followed by the…...

4+ hour, 38+ min ago   (109+ words) [International]: Anchor: The presidential office says it is reviewing several options on how South Korea can contribute to international efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The government has not yet decided on a course of action as it continues…...

4+ hour, 58+ min ago   (101+ words) [Politics]: President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating has dropped to the lowest level since he took office, amid negative public perceptions of the government’s real estate policy. Gallup Korea released a survey on Friday that was conducted Tuesday through Thursday,…...