S. Korea to replace all passenger trains with low-carbon models by 2029 Updated: 2021-01-04 16:50:55 KST
South Korea plans to replace all of its passenger trains with low-carbon models by 2029 as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions. That’s according to President Moon Jae-in —…
Military extends level 2.5 social distancing measures until Jan. 17 Updated: 2021-01-04 17:17:35 KST
And, Seoul’s defense ministry is extendng the current distancing measures in the military for two more weeks as well. That means a nationwide ban on vacations and off-site trips for…
Summer camps seed student interest in cybersecurity
Research News Program reaches 1,400 middle- and high-school students across the nation September 9, 2015 In the battle for cyberspace, the U.S. needs as many well-trained, ethically responsible cybersecurity experts…
S. Korea posts first decline in total population in 2020 Updated: 2021-01-04 10:02:18 KST
South Korea’s population decreased for the first time last year. According to data released by Ministry of Interior and Safety, as of the end of 2020, the number of people…
N. Korea to hold the 8th Workers’ Party Congress as soon as Monday Updated: 2021-01-04 07:02:42 KST
North Korea could possibly hold the eighth ruling Workers’ Party Congress on Monday, the first weekday in January. According to the North’s state run media last Thursday, delegates to the…
S. Korea’s comfort women lawsuits against Japanese gov’t will take place this week Updated: 2021-01-04 05:45:04 KST
South Korean comfort women’s first trial in their compensation lawsuit against the Japanese government will take place this week in Seoul. According to the Seoul Central District Court, the judge…
S. Korean population declined in 2020 for first time on low birthrate Updated: 2021-01-03 13:45:43 KST
South Korea’s population, as had been predicted to happen for decades, started to shrink last year as a record-low number of births was outpaced by deaths. According to the Ministry…
President Moon visits Seoul National Cemetery; vows to restore people’s daily lives Updated: 2021-01-02 13:42:02 KST
With the start of the New Year, President Moon Jae-in visited Seoul National Cemetery on Saturday morning. Upon arriving at the cemetery along with top Blue House aides and Cabinet…