Innovation continued despite COVID-19: New UN report
Despite the economic devastation wrought by COVID-19, the new technology sector continued to thrive and prosper last year, the UN’s intellectual property agency said in a new report published on…
September 20, 2021
2.2 magnitude quake hits southwestern South Korea, no damage reported
SEOUL– A 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern South Korea early Monday, but no damage was reported, the weather agency said. The quake hit some 20 kilometers northeast of Boseong County…
New cases over 1,600; concerns grow over further spread after Chuseok holiday
SEOUL– South Korea’s daily coronavirus cases fell to around 1,600 on Monday due to fewer tests over the weekend, but concerns have grown over a possible surge in infections after…
Emboldened by WIPO’s report, Moon vows continued innovation by S. Korea
NEW YORK– South Korean President Moon Jae-in shared the news Monday of South Korea ascending to the world’s top five in the innovation index of the U.N.’s intellectual property agency.…
Heavy traffic likely to continue over Chuseok holiday
SEOUL– Heavy traffic is expected on highways on Tuesday, the second day of the Chuseok holiday period, with 5.2 million vehicles expected to hit the roads, the traffic agency said.…
Highways clog with traffic as Chuseok exodus is in full swing
SEOUL– Traffic surged on South Korea’s expressways nationwide Monday as a huge number of people head to their hometowns for family reunions and for travel during the extended Chuseok holiday,…