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Parcels pile up at a logistics center in Seoul on Aug. 17, the final day of the courier industry’s designated delivery break. [YONHAP]

Petition against proposed ban on early-morning delivery hits parliamentary platform

A petition against a proposed ban on early-morning delivery — a topic that has recently emerged as a flashpoint between labor groups and the retail industry — is now taking signatures in a bid to preserve the service.

2025.11.13

Delivery workers prepare parcels for shipment at a logistics center in Seoul on Nov. 13, 2020. [NEWS1]

KCTU proposal to ban light-night deliveries sparks backlash from drivers, e-commerce platforms

A proposal by the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) to restrict late-night deliveries on the grounds of protecting workers’ health is facing intense backlash from delivery workers and charter bus operators

2025.11.4

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Jimmy Kimmel appears at the Walt Disney Television upfront in New York on May 14, 2019. [AP/YONHAP]

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.

2025.9.23

Jay Chang from “Boys Planet” will make his debut with solo EP “Late Night” on Oct. 17 [FM ENTERTAINMENT]

'Boys Planet' star Jay Chang to debut with 'Late Night' on Oct. 17

Jay Chang landed No. 10 on the final episode of Mnet’s boy band audition program “Boys Planet,” missing his chance to debut in the nine-member final project boy band ZeroBaseOne by a close margin.

2023.10.4

People wait to get a taxi at Seoul Station, central Seoul, on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Seoul tries more methods to get taxis out at night

To solve the post-pandemic taxi shortage, Seoul is scrapping its three-shift system for privately-owned taxis for the first time in 45 years.

2022.11.8

A passenger waits for a taxi near Seoul Station, central Seoul. [YONHAP]

Taxi shortage traced to pay system overhaul in 2020

Despite the carrots the government is offering to solve the late-night cab shortage — such as raising taxi fares and lifting the shift system — taxi drivers think the problem won’t be solved until the way they are paid is overhauled.

2022.10.12

People line up for cabs at the Express Bus Terminal in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Thursday. Demand for taxis has increased drastically since the end of social distancing measures, creating a shortage. [NEWS1]

Solutions sought to late night taxi shortage

To tackle a worsening taxi shortage in Korea, the government is considering lifting operation restrictions at night and adopting a new system for pairing cabs and passengers.

2022.7.25

Seoul subway lines gradually resume late-night services

All Seoul subway lines will resume late-night operations from August, with lines No. 2, 5, 6, 7 and 8 starting to run until 1 a.m. from Tuesday.

2022.6.6

1 a.m. last trains return to some subway lines

Some of Seoul’s subways return Monday to normal operating hours, which were shortened during the pandemic.

2022.5.29

Everland amusement park in Yongin, Gyeonggi, is crowded with visitors as the country marks Children's Day, a public holiday, on Thursday. [YONHAP]

Children's Day celebrated almost normally

For the first time in three years, kids were able to celebrate Children’s Day without masks and social distancing restrictions.

2022.5.5