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Members of the Korean Federation of Teachers' Associations chant slogans at an emergency press conference in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul, on April 15, Teachers' Day. [NEWS1]

More teachers turn to insurance for protection against students, parents

A growing number of Korean educators are taking out insurance policies that offer protection from students and their parents, covering sexual harassment, defamation, assault and the cost of defending themselves in lawsuits.

2026.5.18

Activists from National Civilian Military Employee Solidarity hold a press conference in Mapo District, western Seoul, on April 20. [YONHAP]

Group of civilian military workers to file ILO complaint against gov't over labor rights violations

A group of civilian military employees said Friday it will file a complaint with the International Labor Organization (ILO) against the Korean government for labor rights violations.

2026.5.15

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Wait, that isn't kataifi: Reports of dodgy Dubai chewy cookies surge as craze continues.

Reports of hygiene and license violations linked to the popular Dubai chewy cookies have skyrocketed recently, according to government data.

2026.2.2

A poster promotes a KF80 mask as if it has the performance and efficacy of a KF94 mask. [MINISTRY OF FOOD AND DRUG SAFETY]

Drug Safety Ministry finds over 900 false advertising violations

As demand for cold medicine and other health products rises ahead of the winter respiratory illness season, regulators uncovered 904 cases of illegal online sales and false advertising for drugs, medical devices and cosmetics.

2025.11.24

Teachers participate in a memorial event for a teacher in Jeju who died after receiving continued harassment from a student's family at the Jeju Office of Education in Jeju on May 30. [NEWS1]

Teachers demand stronger protections as child abuse allegations pile up

Teachers continue to feel vulnerable to abuse claims despite reforms, prompting unions to demand stronger protective measures and legislative changes.

2025.6.9

Time for speedy rulings on election law crimes

The courts, including the Supreme Court, must hasten the process to eliminate political confusion and uncertainties involving a promising presidential candidate.

2024.11.19

Olympic table tennis players from South and North Korea, along with Chinese players, pose together to take a selfie on the podium using the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 during the Paris 2024 Olympics on July 30. [YONHAP]

IOC denies allegations that North Korean athletes received Samsung smartphones

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) denied allegations that North Korean athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics received Samsung smartphones, which could have violated international sanctions on Pyongyang for its nuclear and missile programs.

2024.8.9

IOC's provision of Samsung phones to North Korean athletes potentially violated UN sanctions, says Seoul

Providing North Korean athletes with Samsung Galaxy smartphones during the Paris 2024 Olympics could violate international sanctions on Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs, the South Korean government said Thursday.

2024.8.8

All members of BTS are currently completing their mandatory military service. This picture was taken on Dec. 11 when BTS's Jimin and Jungkook enlisted. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

BTS asks military community app to stop using BTS, its members' names

BTS's agency HYBE asked The Camp, an app used to send letters to those serving in the military, to stop using the band members' names and pictures without consent.

2024.1.11

New boy band TWS under fire for allegedly plagiarizing watch logo

New boy band TWS, set to debut in weeks under Pledis Entertainment, is being accused of allegedly plagiarizing the logo of a watch brand. Handmade watch strap company TWMStrap alleged online Wednesday that the band plagiarized its original logo.

2024.1.3