(MCT)Police in Daegu arrested a 31-year-old man on Monday on homicide charges for strangling his newlywed wife after a quarrel.The man identified only by his surname Kim had an argument with his wife last Wednesday after he rebuked her for going on a trip with her friends. They were married three months ago.The man reportedly told police that he became furious when she challenged him. She told him

The Office of the U.N. High Commissioner of Refugees opened an exhibition at the Yeosu Expo on Sunday, displaying photographs and video clips capturing the lives of refugees around the world. Under the theme “Risk at Sea, Rescue at Sea: The Choice Is Yours” the exhibit provides a glimpse into the real stories of people forced to flee their homes to escape persecution, war and conflict, UNHCR Korea said. Anne Mary Campbell, a representative of UNHCR Korea, said she hopes the event will help raise

The Korea Meteorological Administration recently announced that the average temperature in May this year set a new record high. The hot weather is continuing into June, as temperatures remain higher than those of last year. Consequently electricity consumption has sharply increased, prompting government agencies to curtail air conditioning hours, shed formal suits for radical business casuals, and also review raising electricity prices. Without a doubt, climate change is taking its toll on our d

Korea plans to showcase its green-growth policies and experiences at a U.N. meeting on sustainable development this week, officials said Sunday. Headed by President Lee Myung-bak, the Korean delegation will participate in the U.N. Conference on Sustainable Development, better known as Rio+20, to be held in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro from June 20-22. “Rio+20 will create crucial momentum for the world to move toward ‘green growth,’ as it brings together world leaders and civil society to shape a shar

Seoul subway authorities said Sunday they will begin operating closed circuit televisions in more than 500 subway trains this week to help prevent crimes.A small number of CCTVs have been installed in each of the 504 trains running on Line 7 of Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corp., which operates subway lines 5-8 in the country's capital, a spokesman for the corporation said. SeoulMetro operates

Family of 14-year-old cries foul at school management against school violenceWitty, sensible, polite, generous and at the same time playful, 14-year-old Lee Sang-hwa was the apple of his family’s eye. His mother Chang Hyo-sook said he willingly tried to help her with house chores. His teachers recalled he was bright, friendly and always said hello to everyone he came across.As much as he was loved, the middle school student’s suicide on April 16 came as an even greater shock to everyone. He jump

Gardens, parks pop up on rooftops as Seoul seeks nature in concrete jungleLittle green dots are popping up in Seoul’s predominantly grey skyline, as an increasing number of roofs are being turned into gardens, farms and tiny ecological parks. With little vacant space left and land prices soaring high, Seoul is looking at the roofs of its numerous concrete structures as an untapped frontier for public green space. “Koreans are discovering roofs as a valid substitute to front yard gardens and park