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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 22, officials say, while truck ramming near Tel Aviv hurts dozens
An Byeong-hun triumphs after all-Korean playoff at Genesis Championship
Ticketing system error disrupts bus terminals across nation
Yoon's office reviews economic impact of Israel's attack on Iran, safety of S. Koreans in Middle East
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[Photo News] Passion for motorsports
Two years on, thousands mourn Itaewon tragedy, calling for accountability
Lee Jae-myung's push to bring junior doctors to talks falls short
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Posco completes Argentina’s first lithium hydroxide plant
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[Newsmaker] Conglomerates cut emissions by 9.3% in 2 years
Industry
Nov 3, 2021
South Korean conglomerates managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 9.3 percent over the past two years, according to a report on Wednesday, suggesting they face a tough task in meeting the government’s 2050 carbon neutrality target. CEO Score, a corporate tracker based in Seoul, said major companies in the country curbed more than 46 million tons of greenhouse gas output in 2020, compared to 2018 figures. The calculation is based on emissions data from 197 companies in South Kore
[Newsmaker] Despite regulatory moves, KakaoBank sees third quarter net profit rise
Markets
Nov 2, 2021
KakaoBank, the country’s largest internet-only lender by user base, on Tuesday said its net profit in the first three quarters rose 96.6 percent from a year prior, despite growing regulatory moves on household debts that slowed the lender’s growth in the third quarter. In its first quarterly report that reflects its post-IPO performance, the banking arm of mobile giant Kakao Corp., said it recorded 52 billion won ($44.3 million) in net profit in the third quarter of this year, a 28
[Newsmaker] KT to pay 35-40 billion won in compensation for network fiasco
Industry
Nov 1, 2021
KT will pay 35 billion-40 billion won ($29 million-$33 million) to subscribers in compensation for the massive network outage last week, the country’s No. 2 telecom operator in terms of revenue said Monday. In a press conference, executives of the firm acknowledged that the Oct. 25 incident was a human-caused disaster caused by lax oversight on its side and pledged to go “back to basics” to regain confidence from users. “We deeply apologize for causing incon
[Newsmaker] Kospi’s average daily transaction volume hits 1-year low in October
Markets
Oct 31, 2021
South Korea’s main stock market saw its trading volume hit its lowest level in a year this month, data showed Sunday, amid market instability ahead of monetary policy meetings at central banks here and in the United States. The Kospi’s daily average trading volume stood at 11.75 trillion won ($10 billion) in October, its lowest level since the 10.85 trillion won posted a year ago, according to data compiled by the Korea Exchange. The figure had nearly halved since January, wh
[Newsmaker] Probe underway into teenager's death after vaccination
Social affairs
Oct 30, 2021
South Korea's health authorities said Saturday that they are looking into the case of a teenager who died after vaccination. According to the authorities, a third-grade high schooler was inoculated with the Pfizer vaccine on Aug. 13 and died on September 27. The teenager had no underlying conditions. It marks the first reported death of a vaccinated teenager. Since mid-July, high school seniors and those who will take the national college entrance exam slated for Nov. 18 have been vaccinated
[Newsmaker] Airline industry prepares to increase international flights under “With COVID-19” scheme
Transport
Oct 29, 2021
Step-by-step, in line with the government’s plan to gradually return to normalcy with its “living with COVID-19” scheme, the airline industry has begun preparations for more overseas flights. According to full service carriers Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, some overseas flight routes will resume operations next month. Korean Air has decided to resume scheduled flights to Hawaii, Sydney, and Oakland. There will be three flights a week scheduled for Hawaii starting from Nov
[Newsmaker] Korean steelmakers report stellar earnings on rising steel prices
Industry
Oct 28, 2021
Korean steelmakers witnessed their highest-ever profits in the third quarter this year, backed by strong sales due to surging steel prices. On Thursday, Hyundai Steel announced a 2,374 percent jump in operating profit to 826.2 billion won ($705 million) for the July-September period via a regulatory filing. Consolidated sales increased by 31.3 percent on-year to reach 5.86 trillion won, while the operating profit margin also increased to a record two-digit score of 14.1 percent, the company
[Newsmaker] Once promising testbed, Seoul now a doomed city for e-scooters
Industry
Oct 27, 2021
Between last-mile mobility innovation and public nuisance, Seoul regulators’ lackadaisical policy a textbook example of how innovation gets killed
[Newsmaker] Korea to be supplied with first batch of locally-manufactured Moderna doses
Social affairs
Oct 26, 2021
Some 2.4 million doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine that Samsung Biologics has helped manufacture are being supplied for domestic use for the first time, South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare said Tuesday. The ministry said the 2.4 million doses are among the first batch of Moderna’s vaccine from the plant in Incheon. The country’s drug regulators authorized the Samsung Biologics-produced doses for emergency use Monday, the ministry said, which differs from th
[Newsmaker] Military loosens rules on haircut amid discrimination concerns
Defense
Oct 25, 2021
The military said Monday that it would ease regulations on conscripts’ hair length and introduce the same standards for both officers and troops, amid calls for a change in discriminatory practices. “We were asked to review our rules on haircuts, and to that end, we instructed each branch of the armed forces to draft revisions. We can’t say when the change will take effect, though,” Defense Ministry spokesperson Boo Seung-chan said, referring to an advisory panel on huma
[Newsmaker] Authorities to begin looking into data to explain why Nuri launch failed
Industry
Oct 24, 2021
South Korea’s Science Ministry said Sunday that researchers will begin looking into why the country’s first domestically-built rocket Nuri, or Korean Satellite Launch Vehicle II, failed to put a dummy satellite into orbit in its maiden flight last week. The Korea Aerospace Research Institute that led the Nuri project will form a task force to examine data from the Oct. 21 test to determine what caused the shorter-than-programmed burning of the rocket’s third engine. 
[Newsmaker] S. Korea to impose temporary fuel tax cut amid gas price hike
Economy
Oct 22, 2021
South Korea will temporarily cut fuel taxes to soften the blow of skyrocketing gasoline prices, which put upward pressure on inflation, First Vice Finance Minister Lee Eog-weon said Friday. “The government will temporarily lower fuel taxes. We’ll finalize further details, including the extent of fuel tax cuts and when the envisioned measure will take effect, as soon as possible,” Lee said, adding that the formal announcement will be made during a government meeting nex
[Newsmaker] New law strengthens punishment for stalkers, expands reach
Social affairs
Oct 21, 2021
Questions remain whether the new law will be effective in protecting victims and their families
[Newsmaker] Edison Motors likely preferred bidder for troubled SsangYong Motor
Industry
Oct 20, 2021
Edison Motors, a little-known electric bus manufacturer, seems likely to emerge as the preferred bidder for SsangYong Motor, South Korea’s longest-running car brand, which has experienced debt troubles in recent years. The Seoul Bankruptcy Court said a consortium led by Edison Motors is the only remaining bidder, effectively making it the preferred buyer. Its competitor, another consortium led by EV firm Electrical Life Business and Technology, was excluded from the list as it failed
[Newsmaker] Airlines to resume, expand flights between Korea and Hawaii
Transport
Oct 20, 2021
Korean Air said Wednesday it would resume flights to Hawaii starting Nov. 3 while Hawaiian Airlines announced plans to expand flights on the route to four times a week. Korean Air’s operation on the route was suspended in April last year due to COVID-19. The Incheon-Honolulu KE053 flight will operate three days a week, departing from Incheon International Airport every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday night. The KE054 flight departing from Honolulu for Incheon will also operate on the same
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