Is Korea one of the world's cleanest countries? British media says yes, highlights home hygiene tech.

Popular British newspaper The Daily Mailcelebrated Korea's innovative approach to cleanliness in an April 8 report, calling the nation “one of the cleanest countries in the world.”

2026-04-15

‘Pet-friendly’ law not so user-friendly as cafe owners, customers face strict rules

A revision to the Food Sanitation Act intended to open cafe and restaurant doors to pets has tied establishments' hands with strict rules, while dog and cat owners feel it is less "pet-friendly" and more "pet-permitting under certain conditions."

2026-03-10

Police book public servant who allegedly abused their team members

The Sokcho Police Precinct said on Monday that it booked a Grade 7 public servant — who works as a driver — and began reviewing reports that the official repeatedly intimidated members of their team.

2025-11-24

Rat sightings, infestations double over past three years, climate change blamed

Complaints from Seoul residents about rat sightings and infestations have doubled over the past three years, with climate change cited as a key contributing factor to the rise.

2025-10-12

Restaurant, cafe franchises get cooked for over 3,000 safety violations in 5 years

Franchise restaurants including major fried chicken chains and cafes have been cited more than 3,000 times for food safety violations over the past five years, according to government data released on Thursday.

2025-09-04

Seoul district to lighten load on sanitation workers' knees, backs with robotic exoskeleton suits

The Dobong District Office in northern Seoul plans to introduce wearable robotic devices to support sanitation workers, aiming to reduce physical strain during street cleaning tasks, officials said Thursday.

2025-05-15