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A woman uses the Kakao Corp. messaging app KakaoTalk on a Samsung Electronics Co. Galaxy S4 smartphone in this arranged photograph taken in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013. Kakao is South Korea's biggest mobile messenger operator. Photograp

Oct 28, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Seoul to Prohibit Public Workers from Sending After Work Requests Through Mobile Apps

On Thursday, 15 Seoul City Council members are moving to prohibit city workers from sending work requests through mobile messenger apps after office hours, the Korea Herald reported.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 4: A big Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) mobile phone is displayed at the Coex mall shopping district on March 4, 2006 in Seoul, South Korea. Seoul has a population of 10,297,004 as of the end of 2005. This accounts for ab

Oct 27, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Hyundai to Develop Tourism in Gangnam

On Wednesday, Hyundai Department Store announced that it plans to invest 30 billion won (US $26.4 million) over the next five years in order to develop tourism in Gangnam District in Seoul, specifically areas around the COEX Mall.

Korea’s 1st PGA Tour

Oct 27, 2016 AM EDT - Fraeraine

Korea’s 1st PGA Tour to Happen Next Year!

As announced last Monday, Korea's 1st PGA Tour will happen next year. This is following the news about CJ Group striking a 10-year deal to sponsor PGA Tour starting next year.

Man arrested after climbing bridge tower in Busan in an anti-Presidential protest.

Oct 24, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Park Geun Hye Suggests Constitutional Amendment

On Monday, South Korean president Park Geun-Hye suggested a constitutional revision, a move which observers say mirrors her eagerness to lead the growing debate on the highly divisive issue, Yonhap News reported.

typhoon-damaged cars being sold

Oct 21, 2016 AM EDT - Fraeraine

Typhoon-Damaged Cars Being Sold After Getting Repaired

Some parts of South Korea were struck by typhoon Chaba last October 5, damaging a lot of properties, cars included. A lot of cars were submerged in the flood water and got damaged in the process. A couple of weeks after that devastating incident, news about typhoon-damaged cars being sold in the market are starting to surface the net which is quite alarming.

Yoo Il Ho, South Korea's finance minister, speaks during a news conference in Seoul, South Korea, on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016.

Oct 21, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

South Korean Government Assures Investing on Engineering

On Wednesday, the South Korean government announced a set of measures in order to bolster the local engineering industry that involves expanding monetary support for firms engaged in research and development, most particularly with foreign companies and institutions.

More Than 1,400 South Koreans Indicted Over Illegal Electioneering This Year

Oct 17, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

More Than 1,400 South Koreans Indicted Over Illegal Electioneering This Year

A total of 1,430 people including 33 incumbent lawmakers have been indicted on charges of illegal electioneering this year.

SK’s Culture Ministry To Hold Content Fair This Weekend

Oct 17, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

SK’s Culture Ministry To Hold Content Fair This Weekend

A government-run content fair will open this weekend to showcase the country’s cultural products and technological convergence.

Kim Eun Jin, <The Moon under the Sun>, 2016, Oil on canvas, 112cmx145cm

Oct 13, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Museums Offer Free, Discounted Admissions in Celebration of Korea Art Week 2016

The Culture Ministry and Arts Council Korea have announced the celebration of the Korea Art Week 2016 from October 11 to 23. This is in line with the effort of creating synergy between the ongoing biennial events, art fairs, and exhibitions in South Korea.

INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 29: Ji Young-Hoon (34), controls an electronic appliance in his house using his mobile phone on November 29, 2006 in Incheon, South Korea. The Home Network uses advanced technology to improve quality of life by enabling com

Oct 13, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

South Korea Considers IoT as Future Growth Engine

During an international exhibition held in Seoul on Wednesday, over 200 South Korean companies presented different Internet of Things (IoT) application services and products as Internet connections are more related to our everyday lives nowadays.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - NOVEMBER 14: South Koreans performs during an last enthroning ceremony of last emperor Gojong at royal palace in Seoul South Korea November 14 2003. The event was a part of the reenactment of the enthroning ceremony of Korea's last Ki

Oct 13, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Seoul to Hold Historic Walking Tour Program

Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) on Wednesday announced that it will conduct a historic walking tour program to showcase the Korean Empire, which the Joseon Kingdom named itself for higher international status.

U.S. and South Korea Marines take part in an joint military exercise in Pohang, South Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned of impending tests of a nuclear warhead explosion and ballistic missiles capable of carrying atomic warheads, state med

Oct 12, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Saeneuri Lawmaker in Favor of Nuclear Development to Protect South Korea

On Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported that a lawmaker of the Saenuri Party said that South Korea must establish its own nuclear weapon in order to counter the ongoing and future missile and nuclear provocations of North Korea.

 South Korea Navy Chief Recommends The Use of Nuclear-Powered Submarine

Oct 12, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korea Navy Chief Recommends The Use of Nuclear-Powered Submarine

The South Korean Navy chief recommended the use of nuclear-powered submarines to counter the increasing threats and provocation from North Korea.

 SK Prime Minister Meets Thai Students Studying Korean Language

Oct 12, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

SK Prime Minister Meets Thai Students Studying Korean Language

South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn has visited a school in Bangkok to meet the students who are studying the Korean language.

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