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Korean Independence Fighter Hwang Ki-hwan Laid to Rest After Century-Long Wait

Korean Independence Fighter Hwang Ki-hwan Laid to Rest After Century-Long Wait

Korean independence fighter Hwang Ki-hwan, who inspired the hit South Korean TV series "Mr. Sunshine," has finally returned to his homeland after a century-long wait. Hwang, who died alone in New York in 1923, had been buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery, and his remains were repatriated to South

South Korea announces new policy to support single-parent families

South Korea announces new policy to support single-parent families

The South Korea's Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has announced the approval of the first basic plan for policies aimed at supporting single-parent families. The first basic plan for policies supporting single-parent families has been developed to fulfill the national goal of building a society where no

MCST Takes Action Against Illegal PDF Distribution of Copyrighted Publications

MCST Takes Action Against Illegal PDF Distribution of Copyrighted Publications

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) has announced a crackdown on a large-scale operation that reproduces and distributes illegal PDF copies of over 3,000 publications. As the usage of digital devices has increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the practice of scanning and reproducing copyrighted material for

Vertical Smart Farms to Transform Agricultural Promotion Zones in Korea

Vertical Smart Farms to Transform Agricultural Promotion Zones in Korea

New System and Smart Agriculture Promotion Act to Overcome Land-use Restrictions and Boost Sustainable Agriculture In an ambitious move to increase the smart agriculture penetration rate to 30% of agricultural production by 2027, the Korean government plans to establish a system that enables the installation of vertical smart farms within

Korean Farmers Alarmed by President's Rejection of Grain Management Law

Korean Farmers Alarmed by President's Rejection of Grain Management Law

Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's recent veto of the Grain Management Law, passed by the Democratic Party of Korea, has drawn concern from the country's farming community. The legislation would require the government to buy surplus rice from farmers when market prices fall below a certain threshold

South Korean Public Officials' Average Property Increases as Real Estate Prices Surge

South Korean Public Officials' Average Property Increases as Real Estate Prices Surge

Seoul, South Korea - A recent report by the Government Ethics Committee revealed that the average property of 2,037 South Korean public officials increased by KRW 29.81 million (approximately USD 24,500) this year. The disclosure comes amid a surge in real estate prices in the country, significantly

South Korea Grapples with Population Crisis and Struggling Pediatric Sector

South Korea Grapples with Population Crisis and Struggling Pediatric Sector

South Korea's National Assembly Special Committee on Population Crisis, created in November last year to address the country's aging population, low birthrate, and regional depopulation, is finally set to begin its work on March 31st after a four-month delay. However, the committee faces criticism for its