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Seoul Station plaza to ban public drinking
The district will educate the public about the change and issue warnings until Feb. 28, 2027, before fully enforcing the ban on March 1. Anyone caught drinking in the designated alcohol-free zones will face a 50,000 won ($37.50) fine.
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Samsung chip employees to receive special stock bonuses in 2027
Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor employees will receive a new performance bonus in company shares next spring, with payouts tied to divisional profits and individual performance.
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Railway crimes in Korea rise 42%, with sexual offenses most common
Reported crimes on Korea's railways rose 42.3% from 2021 to 2025, with sexual offenses the largest category. Busan and Seoul stations recorded the most cases.
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Samsung Electronics' union now only open to semiconductor workers
The chapter, which is the largest in the Samsung Group United Union, voted overwhelmingly to exclude consumer electronics employees as it reorganizes around its Device Solutions division.
