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- Early morning self-driving bus service to debut on Nov. 26
- Early-morning self-driving bus service in Seoul will start from Nov. 26. (Seoul Metropolitan Government) By Lee Kyung Mi The Seoul Metropolitan Government will start self-driving bus service in the capital for commuters who start their day earlier than most. The city on Nov. 25 said bus No. A160 fro..
- 2024.11.26
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- Final talks on anti-plastic pollution pact open in Busan
- The opening ceremony for the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee is held on Nov. 25 at the conference room of Exhibition Center 1 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, aka BEXCO, in Busan. By Koh Hyunjeong The fifth and final session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5..
- 2024.11.26
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- Seoul Winter Festa to illuminate nightscape from Dec. 13
- The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Nov. 21 said that from Dec. 13 to Jan. 5, it will host Seoul Winter Festa 2024 in major downtown spots. Shown is a scene from the 2023 Seoul Lantern Festival that ran from Dec. 15, 2023, through Jan. 21 this year at Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggye Plaza, Cheonggyec..
- 2024.11.25
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- Immigration growth of 50.9% last year was No. 2 in OECD
- The number of immigrants last year showed the second-highest rise among member countries of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Shown are international students in June at the Hanyang Global Fair hosted by Hanyang University’s Seoul campus in the city's Seongdong-gu District..
- 2024.11.25
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- Nation appointed board member of Global Climate Fund
- By Kim Seon Ah Video = GCF's official YouTube account The country from next year to 2027 will serve on the board of the Incheon-based Green Climate Fund (GCF) for a two-year term. The Ministry of Economy and Finance on Nov. 21 said Korea was named to the GCF board at the 29th Conference of the Parti..
- 2024.11.25
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- Foreign acts to perform at traditional music concert on Dec. 10
- The Korea Heritage Agency on Dec. 10 will hold the concert "Sinawi Spectrum" at Korea Cultural House in Seoul's Gangnam-gu District. From left are pansori (solo lyrical opera) singer Laure Mafo from France; dancer Alessandro Navarro Barbeito from Spain; and Choi Eunji from Cameroon, who is majoring ..
- 2024.11.22
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- Fire extinguisher to be required for vehicle carrying 5 or more
- Installation of fire extinguishers will be mandatory from Dec. 1 in all vehicles with passenger capacity of five or more. (iclickart) *[Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution of the above photo is strictly prohibited under copyright laws and regulations.] By Koh Hyunjeong Installation of fire ..
- 2024.11.22
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- New quantum computer to revolutionize computing, biotech
- The country's first commercial quantum computer on Nov. 20 went online. Shown is the device, dubbed IBM Quantum System One, at the International Campus of Yonsei University in Incheon's Yeonsu-gu District. (Yonhap News) By Yoon Sojung The nation has rolled out its first quantum computer, which is te..
- 2024.11.22
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- Contest honors top local gov't practices that help expats
- Jeonbuk Fire Service on April 16 holds an event at the headquarters of Jeonbuk State in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do Province, to honor an interpretation volunteer group for emergency 119 service. Comprising some 60 migrant women and foreign students, the group offers interpretation in 12 languages around t..
- 2024.11.22
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- Fit for a king! Exhibition spotlights royal Joseon Dynasty cuisine
- The National Palace Museum of Korea from Nov. 20 to Feb. 2 will host the exhibition "Joseon's Royal Cuisine: A Table for Food, Reverence and Sharing." Shown are replicas of the table setup of a royal meal and silver utensils. By Gil Kyuyoung Photos = National Palace Museum of Korea An exhibition in ..
- 2024.11.21