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Tue, May 21, 2019 | 18:48

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35 Asian cities to discuss solutions for fine dust in Seoul

Officials from 35 Asian cities will gather in Seoul to discuss solutions for fine dust and other forms of air pollution, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday. They are meeting at the Seoul International Forum on Air Quality Improvement hosted by the city government at Seoul City Hall from today until Friday.

Labor & Environment | 2019-05-21 17:39

Small businesses cut hiring, work hours to cope with minimum wage hikes

Some small business owners have reduced their number of workers to cope with a steep rise in the minimum wage, a government report showed, Tuesday. While there has been speculation that the increasing minimum wage has forced small companies and mom-and-pop stores to curtail employment, it was the first time for the government to confirm the situation through a field study.

Labor & Environment | 2019-05-21 16:45

Seoul wants to revive military exchanges with Beijing, Tokyo

South Korea is seeking to revitalize military exchanges with China and Japan by holding ministerial-level bilateral talks on the sidelines of an Asian defense forum slated for May 31 to June 2 in Singapore, according to the Ministry of National Defense, Tuesday.

Defense | 2019-05-21 17:14

Graphic warnings on cigarette packs to be larger

Graphic warnings on cigarette packs will be larger, and bright colors and fancy logos will be eliminated from them, the health ministry announced, Tuesday. In addition, indoor smoking at all public facilities will be banned by 2025 and smoking prevention programs will be implemented from an early age.

Health & Welfare | 2019-05-21 18:05

Asan Institute chief resigns over embezzlement allegations

Hahm Chai-bong, chief of the Asan Institute for Policy Studies, resigned from the post after it was alleged that he embezzled funds from the country's top-tier think tank.

Politics | 2019-05-21 17:07

Big Day South lets Busan's indie scene shine

The music scene of southeastern Korea is getting harder and harder to forget. Even though the capital region often ignores it, bands representing Busan and Daegu are finding success overseas, and it's clear this region is doing something right that Seoul has forgotten how to do. This year's Big Day South festival returns for its fifth and biggest year this weekend for three d...

Foreign Communities | 2019-05-21 18:23

Shade x Femme kicks off Pride celebrations in Seoul

June is international Pride Month, and this year the Seoul Queer Culture Festival is in its 20th year. To mark the occasion, Seoul-based creative collective Shade x Femme will present a week of events, starting June 27, exploring queer culture in Korea and celebrating what it means to be queer with free workshops, a panel discussion and film screening for everyone. Celebratio...

Foreign Communities | 2019-05-21 18:29

HBC Fest brings music to Seoul's foreign district

The main expat neighborhood of Seoul turns up the volume this weekend, for the biannual Hae Bang Chon (HBC) Festival. With live music performances held in 11 participating establishments across HBC and the nearby Gyeongnidan area, local residents can expect bigger crowds, more noise and lots of entertainment.

Foreign Communities | 2019-05-21 18:32

Africa Festival, No More Victims charity concert

Foreign Communities | 2019-05-21 18:38

A husband washes his wife's feet at matchmaking company Duo's headquarters in Seoul, Tuesday, on Couple's Day. May 21 is a day for married couples in Korea. Yonhap

Seoul & Provinces | 2019-05-21 16:42

Military commanders at Cheong Wa Dae

President Moon Jae-in shakes hands with U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Deputy Commander Lt. Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach during a luncheon at Cheong Wa Dae, Tuesday, attended by military commanders of the U.S. and South Korea. On Moon’s left is USFK chief Gen. Robert Abrams. Joint Press Corps

Defense | 2019-05-21 17:48

Moon to meet military commanders of US, South Korea

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