No way!

After Gyeonggi Gov. Kim Dong-yeon has opposed Lee Jae-myung’s proposal to hand out 250,000 won ($187) to each citizen, President Yoon Suk Yeol welcomes the surprising development.

2024-09-08

What's up?

The Democratic Party wants to dole out 250,000 won per person again to help “improve people’s livelihoods" even after a large disaster relief went to the wrong hands during the pandemic.

2024-07-25

Victim in Miryang rape case thanks public for support in wake of assailants' doxxing

The victim in the 2004 Miryang rape case thanked the public for its interest in the case through a support center, while also expressing hope that future victims are well-treated by the authorities.

2024-06-14

DP urges Yoon to consent to cash handouts, probe into Marine's death

The liberal Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday called on President Yoon Suk Yeol to acquiesce to its plan to distribute cash handouts of 250,000 won ($180) to every person and a special counsel probe into a Marine's death.

2024-05-08

Korean government offers assistance to Taiwan after earthquake

The Korean government on Thursday expressed willingness to provide necessary assistance to Taiwan, conveying condolences for the damages suffered from the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Wednesday.

2024-04-04

Actor Lee Young-ae donates to Israel-Hamas humanitarian aid

Actor Lee Young-ae donated 50 million won to aid humanitarian efforts for children hurt in the Israel-Hamas War. The funds will be used for medical support and the delivery of goods.

2023-11-21

Small businesses are 'top priority,' Yoon tells business owners

President Yoon Suk Yeol promised to provide more financial support to small businesses in the form of low-interest loans and waivers for Covid-related loan repayments.

2023-11-03

Morocco earthquake kills 2,000, no reported Korean deaths

There have been no reported deaths or injuries among Koreans in the recent earthquake in Morocco.

2023-09-10

[THINK ENGLISH] 미국 법무부, 코로나 지원금 가로챈 사기꾼 3100여명 기소

For more than two years, Leon Haynes, a New Jersey tax preparer, told some of his clients that the federal government was giving out “free money” in the form of pandemic relief to people who owned businesses. According to federal prosecutors...

2023-08-28

Helping out vulnerable classes first

Authorities must come up with more elaborate and effective policy than before to help vulnerable classes to overcome their financial plight.

2023-08-16

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