Only about two-thirds of drivers in Korea follow speed limits, with roughly one in three admitting to speeding, according to recent data.
Upward pressure on Seoul’s housing market is intensifying despite stricter tax measures. A decline in listings amid higher tax burdens is pushing up prices.
The government will tighten its regulations on Korea's so-called English kindergartens to limit hours of lessons and raise the reward for whistleblowers on illegal activities in an aim to curb excessive private education for toddlers.
The Korean government on Wednesday established a joint task force with local industry officials to respond to the European Union's plan to phase out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals used across various industries.
The new Korean football league season will kick off this weekend, as defending champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors chase a second straight title in the top flight.
E-cigarettes containing synthetic nicotine will be subject to the same regulations as conventional combustible cigarettes starting April 24, under a revised Tobacco Business Act that expands the legal definition of tobacco.
The government has launched an investigation into allegations that bullfighting organizers were drugging bulls to fight through injuries.
Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo sought Monday to address the United States' concerns over Korea's regulatory efforts regarding online platforms, as he met with a U.S. lawmaker and interest groups in Washington.
The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Monday called on the government to ease regulations to pave the way for companies to make proactive investments in the AI sector.
SK hynix on Wednesday called on the government to ease fair trade regulations to help the business launch a special purpose company aimed at raising the cash needed for its major investment projects amid the AI boom.
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