Calls are growing for the nation’s second-biggest umbrella trade union to return to a long-halted social dialogue among the government, businesses and labor unions, after the largest umbrella union signaled its return to the negotiation table. The Federation of Korean Trade Unions hinted at its participation in the Tripartite Commission of Labor, Management and Government -- a three-way body made up of labor unions, employers and government -- during a dinner meeting with President Moon Jae-in a

Researchers in South Korea have developed a new technology that can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease through a blood test before the physical symptoms start to show, paving the way for early diagnosis and treatment planning. 　　Alzheimer’s is a neurological disorder in which the death of brain cells causes memory loss and cognitive dementia. It is a progressive disease without a cure, and dementia symptoms worsen over time.　Scientists do not have a clear answer yet as to what causes Alzhe

A search for the remains of civilians killed during the 1980 Gwangju Democratization Movement is gaining momentum, with an excavation at a former prison site set to begin on Oct. 30.The May 18 Memorial Foundation announced Monday that the restricted area where the old Gwangju Prison was located will be excavated to search for the remains of those still unaccounted for after the uprising, which was crushed by the military junta of Chun Doo-hwan. The May 18 Memorial Foundation members announce the

After former President Park Geun-hye called her corruption trial a “political retaliation,” thousands of Koreans took to the streets in central Seoul on Saturday demanding the ousted president be immediately released from jail. “Immediately release innocent President Park Geun-hye” and “Stop murderous political revenge right now!” they chanted, vehemently waving the Korean national flag. “President Park Geun-hye declared a political fight in prison. We should fight together to reveal the truth a

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez said Friday that he still isn't 100 percent fit enough to return to the octagon this year, although he expects to come back in the middle of next year. Velasquez said making a comeback isn't his priority at the moment, since his wife is pregnant. "She's going to deliver pretty soon, probably next month, and I want to focus on that," Velasquez said. "I want to experience the whole thing. I want to be there for my fami

A department store chain in South Korea said its customers aged 70 and over led a significant growth in sales, indicating a rising trend of older generations picking up the offline retail business.According to department store AK Plaza on Thursday, senior citizens in their 70s showed an average of 15 percent annual growth in sales over the past three years, the largest in any age group.(123rf)“Department stores attract senior citizens in their 70s looking for a place to socialize, and many of th

President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday nominated Gwangju High Court chief Yoo Nam-seok as a Constitutional Court justice. The announcement came just as Cheong Wa Dae denied reports that issues regarding the Constitutional Court president and the vacant justice position would be decided in tandem with the Constitutional Court Act revision pending at the National Assembly.  Constitutional Court in Seoul on Wednesday (Yonhap)“Yoo spent four years at the Constitutional Court working as a researcher of t

North Korea on Wednesday sent a short congratulatory message to China on the opening of the 19th congress of the communist party, in what could indicate strained ties over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile tests.The central committee of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea warmly congratulated the Communist Party of China's on its congress, according to the Korean Central News Agency."It sincerely wished the 19th Congress of the CPC satisfactory success," the report said.Earlier in the day, Chinese

The European Union launching a battery alliance and European carmakers’ growing investment in battery plants may threaten Korea’s current technological lead in the global electric car battery market, industry watchers said. Last week, the European Commission launched the bloc’s battery alliance setting aside 2.2 billion euros ($2.6 billion) for the establishment of a full value chain of batteries in Europe. The commission invited European automakers, including Renault and Daimler, which are unde

South Korean citizens, who took to the streets to protest against President Park Geun-hye for months and peacefully removed her from power, have received an internationally recognized award for their commitment to peace and democracy. 　Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Germany’s oldest political foundation, decided to give this year’s Human Rights Award Prize to a total of 17 million people who participated in the candlelight rallies last year demanding former President Park resign over a corruption sca

 BUSAN -- President Moon Jae-in on Sunday addressed the political turmoil that has shaken the Busan International Film Festival in recent years, in a surprise visit to the festival.　“No other international culture and arts event has had the success of BIFF. It’s become one of the world’s top five film festivals and Asia’s signature film festival,” Moon said at the Busan Cinema Center.　“It’s developed this much and has made Busan a city of film. But it pained me to hear that BIFF has shrunk due t

Just hours after forecasting another quarter of record profits on strong chip sales, Samsung Electronics announced its chip leader would be resigning, which some viewed as a carefully timed move to offset possible market jitters. The unexpected move, however, stoked speculation of a large-scale personnel reshuffle at the tech giant. It also prompted further concern over the management of the conglomerate in the absence of Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, who has been jailed over bribery. Kwon Oh-hyun

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A 35-year-old man, who had earned public sympathy years ago for suffering a rare medical condition himself and raising a daughter with the same condition, admitted Tuesday to killing the daughter’s friend and dumping her body. A murder suspect is escorted into a police station in northeastern Seoul on Tuesday, to undergo questioning over suspicions he killed a friend of his daughter and abandoned her body. (Yonhap)The man, surnamed Lee and arrested, made the confession during the third day of qu