Over half of S. Koreans in favor of tax hike on high earners: poll
SEOUL– More than half of South Koreans are in favor of raising taxes for high income earners to mitigate the…
Telcos pin hope on further 5G adoption this year
SEOUL– South Korean mobile carriers are aiming for mass user migration to 5G networks this year after failing to meet…
S. Korean service member on overseas mission tests positive for coronavirus
SEOUL– A non-commissioned officer on a peacekeeping mission in South Sudan has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the defense…
Recovery of pandemic-hit labor market tipped to be modest: BOK
SEOUL– South Korea’s job market is expected to recover modestly from the coronavirus pandemic as it will take more time…
Ruling party to focus on selective relief handouts
SEOUL– The ruling Democratic Party will begin preparations to provide the fourth round of emergency handouts to people and businesses…
Ruling party, gov’t start discussing extra budget for selective relief handouts
SEOUL– The ruling Democratic Party (DP) started discussing the extra budget with the government to selectively provide the fourth round…
S. Korea confirms 2 additional cases of bird flu at egg farms
SEOUL– South Korea reported two additional cases of avian influenza at egg farms on Sunday, bringing the number of cases…
New infections in 300s for 2nd day ahead of eased distancing
SEOUL– South Korea’s daily new coronavirus cases stayed in the 300s for a second straight day on Sunday on fewer…