Korea, Arab countries discuss food security - The Korea Times
WebAmid the increasing importance of food security around the globe, a hybrid forum in Seoul discussed avenues of cooperation between Korea and Arabic countries. Co-hosted by the Korea-Arab ...
Korea to face shortage of doctors - The Korea Times
WebDec 25, 2022 · In the near future, Korea will face a shortage of doctors in several areas of specialties if the supply of doctors remains the same, according to recent research by the Korea Institute for Health ...
New system of military service begins - The Korea Times
WebJun 30, 2020 · The nation's nearly 70-year-long conscription policy has entered a new stage, Tuesday, with the military allowing alternatives to mandatory military service. The change became possible following a ...
UN agency upgrades Korea to developed economy - The Korea …
WebJul 3, 2021 · UN agency upgrades Korea to developed economy. A United Nations agency dealing with trade and development issues decided Friday to categorize South Korea as a developed economy. The decision was ...
S. Korea seeks 4.5% rise in defense budget for 2024
WebAug 29, 2023 · Yonhap. South Korea's defense ministry on Tuesday requested a 4.5 percent on-year increase in its budget for next year, with a focus on reinforcing capabilities to counter North Korea's nuclear ...
Half of Koreans have wrong perception of domestic violence
WebApr 24, 2023 · One out of every two Korean adults mistakenly believe that a violent act committed by a wife against her husband does not constitute domestic violence. In contrast, an overwhelming 94.1 percent ...
Korea to launch council to resolve forced labor issue with Japan
WebJun 30, 2022 · Korea will launch a council on July 4 to resolve the issue of wartime forced labor - one of the biggest obstacles blocking the improvement of its relations with Japan. According to government ...
South Korea's mission to NATO approved - The Korea Times
WebSep 28, 2022 · South Korea's request to set up a mission to NATO was approved, offering greater chances for Seoul to expand strategic and security cooperation with the largest military alliance in the world.
Number of hallyu fans around the world surpasses 100 million
WebJan 14, 2021 · Hallyu, or the wave of Korean pop culture across the globe, has seen its number of fans worldwide exceed 100 million for the first time, the Korea Foundation said Thursday. There were 1,835 hallyu ...
Global Hansik Off to Strong Start - The Korea Times
WebApr 6, 2009 · A new package of measures, including building a 50 billion won fund and opening Korean cooking classes at world renowned cooking schools, will be pushed to foster the globalization of Korean food ...
K-pop star Woojin breaks silence on sexual harassment allegations
WebOct 4, 2020 · Embattled K-pop star Woojin has broken his silence on the sexual harassment allegations recently levelled against him. The K-pop performer, who first rose to fame as a member of boy band Stray ...
[ANALYSIS] Yoon's poor support rate burdens his foreign policy …
WebOct 3, 2022 · But experts and lawmakers in the country's ruling People Power Party (PPP) view that Yoon's low support rate will have a knock-on effect throughout his administration's foreign policy agenda. A ...
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Korea's sea level rises nearly 10 centimeters over 33 years
WebDec 19, 2022 · Yonhap. The sea level of Korea rose nearly 10 centimeters over the past 33 years as a result of climate change, government data showed Monday. The country's average coastal surface height grew 9.9 ...
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