3 killed, 19 injured in fishing boat collision with bridge
TAEAN, South Korea, Three South Koreans were killed and 19 others were injured after their fishing boat collided with a…
83 deaths reported among people who received flu vaccine: authorities
SEOUL, South Korea’s public health agency said Saturday that a total of 83 people, most of whom are elderly, died…
Popular Seoul areas crowded on Halloween night despite COVID-19 woes
SEOUL, Popular areas in the South Korean capital were bustling with crowds celebrating Halloween on Saturday despite continued warnings by…
Seoul city to fine non-mask-wearers 100,000 won starting Nov. 13
SEOUL, The Seoul metropolitan government will begin imposing fines of 100,000 won (US$88) on those who do not wear face…
New virus cases above 100 for 5th day on cluster infections
SEOUL, South Korea’s new coronavirus cases stayed in triple digits for the fifth straight day on Sunday amid concerns that…
Court orders online mall to compensate 2,400 customers for data leak
SEOUL, A Seoul court has ordered a major online shopping mall to compensate more than 2,400 customers 100,000 won (US$88)…
S. Korean Marines announce first female chopper pilot
SEOUL, A female Marine Corps officer has been assigned to an aviation battalion after completing training as a helicopter pilot,…
Moon appoints new minister for food and drug safety
SEOUL, President Moon Jae-in on Sunday appointed Vice Health Minister Kim Ganglip as the new head of the food and…
PM announces new 5-level social distancing scheme
SEOUL, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun on Sunday announced a new social distancing scheme based on five levels instead of three.…