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Commuters crowd a subway station in Seoul on March 17. [YONHAP]

Subway congestion could fall by up to 9.5% with limited free rides for older adults: Study

A government study found that limiting free subway rides for adults aged 65 and older during rush hours could reduce congestion by up to 9.5 percent, with President Lee Jae Myung calling for a review of the decades-old policy.

2026.4.1

Tourists are seen at a street in Myeongdong, central Seoul on March 27. [NEWS1]

Korea to expand multiple-entry visa eligibility for Chinese nationals

Korea has eased requirements for multiple-entry visas for Chinese visitors, Seoul's diplomatic mission in Beijing said Tuesday, in line with efforts to attract more tourists and enhance convenience for business travelers.

2026.3.31

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Steel products await shipment abroad at a port in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on March 12. [YONHAP]

Korea says Britain's new steel trade measures could violate bilateral FTA, vows active response

Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources has expressed concerns over Britain's new protectionist steel trade measure, arguing that the move could potentially violate a bilateral FTA with Korea.

2026.3.20

President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the Blue House in central Seoul on March 10. [YONHAP]

Lee calls for new measures to promote paternity leave

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for new measures to promote paternity leave, pointing out that men still feel discouraged and end up not taking it.

2026.3.10

People gather next to a damaged building around Ferdowsi Square after an airstrike in central Tehran on March 3. [EPA/YONHAP]

BOK holds special task force meeting over possible market volatility due to Iran crisis

The Bank of Korea (BOK) held a special task force meeting on Tuesday to assess the impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict on financial markets and discuss response measures against possible market volatility.

2026.3.3

Foreign tourists are seen on the streets of Myeongdong in central Seoul on Feb. 24. [NEWS1]

Korea unveils measures to root out price gouging targeting tourists

The government unveiled Wednesday a series of measures aimed at rooting out overcharging and price gouging practices across the hospitality and tourism sectors, in an effort to strengthen Korea's tourism industry.

2026.2.25

A promotional installation announcing boy band BTS's comeback set up in front of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Jan. 22 [YONHAP]

Seoul gov't vows to make city 'safe and fun' as tourist surge expected for BTS comeback

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday pledged to make the capital “safe and fun” for everyone ahead of an expected surge in tourists driven by BTS’s long-awaited comeback next month.

2026.2.4

Passengers are seen waiting for the subway train at Seoul Staion in central Seoul on Oct. 6, 2022. [YONHAP]

Seoul to tackle subway station congestion with new safety, convenience measures

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Thursday that it would roll out a series of measures to ease congestion at five of the capital's busiest subway stations, citing passenger safety and convenience.

2025.12.4

Protesters gather in front of the Constitutional Court in Jongno District, central Seoul, on March 13, opposing the impeachment trial of Auditor General Choi Jae-hae and three prosecutors, including Central District Prosecutor Lee Chang-soo. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Drones banned, schools to close, police presence boosted around court ahead of Yoon ruling

Authorities are introducing strict security measures in central Seoul, including a no-fly zone, school closures and increased law enforcement presence around the Constitutional Court for the impending ruling on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment.

2025.3.13

A notice on Covid-19 measures is posted on the entrance of a university hospital in Seoul on Wednesday. Visitors and staffers at hospitals and other health care facilities will not be required to wear face masks starting Wednesday as most remaining Covid-19 restrictions were lifted. [NEWS1]

Mask mandate for hospitals lifted as Covid-19 alert lowered

Visitors and staffers at hospitals and other medical facilities will not be required to wear face masks starting Wednesday as most remaining Covid-19 restrictions were lifted.

2024.5.1