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PM calls for expanding communication with newly elected heads of local governments

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok asked the government Thursday to expand communication and work closely with newly elected heads of local governments in order to deliver policy promises and produce tangible results after the ruling Democratic Party won a resounding victory in Wednesday's elections. Kim made the remark during an economic policy meeting as the DP was projected to win as many as 12 of the 16 metropolitan mayoral and gubernatorial posts at stake in the local elections, according to ballo

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Cheong Wa Dae urges NEC to take ‘responsible measures’ over ballot shortages

The presidential office urged the election watchdog Wednesday to take “responsible measures” after the agency acknowledged ballot shortages at 14 polling stations in Seoul during the local elections and issued a public apology. The National Election Commission admitted that ballots had run short at 12 polling stations in Songpa-gu and one each in Gangnam-gu and Gwangjin-gu, while issuing a public apology over the incident. “As a constitutional institution tasked with guaranteeing the people’s ri

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Police Request Exit Ban for Professor Accused of Defaming President Lee

[International] : Police have requested an exit ban for Morse Tan, a Korean-American professor accused of spreading false information about President Lee Jae Myung. On Monday the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency asked the justice ministry to ban Tan from leaving the country, and that request has reportedly been ... [more...]

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What Seoul superintendent hopefuls promise multicultural students

Eight candidates are vying to lead the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education in the June 3 elections. Among the challenges the winner will have to grapple with is how schools should respond to globalization and serve a growing diverse student body. More than 38,000 foreign residents are eligible to vote in Seoul, and candidates have outlined policies to strengthen language skills, expand international programs and support migrant and multicultural students. The Korea Herald asked all eight cand

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CJ ENM, Korean Cultural Centre UK host special screening of 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' in London

CJ ENM said Friday that it hosted a special screening of the TV series "The Legend of Kitchen Solider" in London with the Korean Cultural Centre UK. The event held on Thursday marked the first collaboration between CJ ENM and the KCCUK. Organizers expanded the number of available seats after applications exceeded the expected capacity by more than four times. The screening was followed by a Q&A session led by Diane Min, head of Europe sales at CJ ENM. The audience asked questions about the drama

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Day6’s Dowoon reassures fans after wedding rumor

Dowoon of Day6 took to social media on Thursday ostensibly to address rumors circulating online that he has been dating an influencer. “Our team will not disband no matter what. I am not going anywhere,” he told fans, asking them to ignore posts related to him for the time being. He also apologized for causing pain and asked for patience, but neither confirmed nor denied whether he is in a relationship. JYP Entertainment only said “no comment” on Tuesday when pressed for a statement, as rumors s

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RM, President Lee call out Busan lodging price hikes

President Lee Jae Myung has called for stronger action against accommodation price gouging in Busan ahead of BTS' June concerts, as soaring room rates and alleged reservation cancellations continue to draw criticism from fans and the public. The issue drew fresh attention after BTS members addressed the controversy during a livestream Tuesday evening. RM, the group’s leader, asked businesses in Busan dialect not to “overdo it,” referring to reports of sharp hotel price hikes, and expressed disap

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[Reporter’s Notebook] When education policy outruns coordination

When the Education Ministry announced in April that it would crack down on unapproved international schools, the schools themselves were not the only concern. Many of these institutions operate like schools while being registered as private academies. Some also hire foreign teachers on E-2 visas, which are issued for foreign language instruction. In practice, however, many such teachers are believed to teach other subjects. When asked what would happen to E-2 visa holders found teaching nonlangu

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Nonchip union seeks injunction against Samsung wage vote

The vote on Samsung Electronics’ tentative 2026 wage agreement faces a last-minute legal challenge after a union representing employees outside the company’s chip business asked a court to halt the ballot. claiming its members were unfairly excluded. The Samsung Electronics Donghaeng Labor Union said Tuesday it had filed for an injunction with the Suwon District Court to suspend the ongoing vote on the tentative agreement reached between the company and the bargaining representative union. Aroun

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KBS Poll: DP’s Kim Sang-wook, PPP’s Kim Doo-kyum in Close Race for Ulsan Mayor

[Politics] : A recent poll shows that mayoral candidates for the ruling and main opposition parties are neck and neck in the southeastern port city of Ulsan, as each camp seeks to gain the upper hand by fielding a single candidate. A KBS poll asked respondents which of the top four candidates they’d pick if they ... [more...]

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Pilgrims from West flock to hajj despite Mideast war

Despite the Middle East war and a US government travel advisory, there was never any doubt in Fadel's mind that he would attend this year's hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. "Even if the war were still ongoing, I would not have backed out," the 49-year-old US national, who asked that only his first name be used, told Agence France-Presse. "We are undoubtedly in the safest place in the world," he added, referring to a passage from the Quran. This sentiment is common among many Muslims from Western

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PM calls for expanding communication with newly elected heads of local governments

Cheong Wa Dae urges NEC to take ‘responsible measures’ over ballot shortages

Police Request Exit Ban for Professor Accused of Defaming President Lee

What Seoul superintendent hopefuls promise multicultural students

CJ ENM, Korean Cultural Centre UK host special screening of 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' in London

Day6’s Dowoon reassures fans after wedding rumor

RM, President Lee call out Busan lodging price hikes

[Reporter’s Notebook] When education policy outruns coordination

Nonchip union seeks injunction against Samsung wage vote

KBS Poll: DP’s Kim Sang-wook, PPP’s Kim Doo-kyum in Close Race for Ulsan Mayor

Pilgrims from West flock to hajj despite Mideast war