South Korea

The government is working on a law that would allow women to give birth anonymously in hospitals, to reduce the number of unregistered births and promote maternal care

About 13.000 rail workers launched a four-day strike, the first in four years, which could cut passenger and cargo train operations by up to 60% amid soaring seasonal demand, unions say

7 in 10 Koreans oppose Fukushima water release; Korea, which banned imports on Fukushima seafood, said it would file complaint with IMO on Fukushima issue if Japan reneges on original release plan

After 23 years of project setbacks, the Busan Lotte Tower construction was started with a groundbreaking ceremony at the site attended by architect Kengo Kuma and Mayor Hyungjun Park among the many VIPs

At historic talks in Camp David, USA, Korea, Japan and US leaders pledge to deepen partnership, while condemning recent actions of China and North Korea

Mission should continue to uncover truth behind 39.000 military deaths said chairman of independent panel launched under Moon administration, set to disband in September

Heavy rainfall has been affecting South Korea since 9 July, causing floods and landslides with casualties and damage; as of 18 July, media reports indicate 49 deaths, with the highest number of 19 people dead in North Chungcheong Province

Jungkook of BTS is making his official solo debut next month with the digital single “Seven”; the artist announced on online platform Weverse that he would be dropping the single tomorrow July 14 at 1 p.m. Korea time

Workers at medical institutions will be required to register newborns starting a year from now; at least 2.236 children born 2015-2022 in medical institutions haven’t been registered by parents and went therefore totally ‘invisibile’

Up to 400 tons of salt from the country’s reserves will be released starting today through July 11; they will be sold at 20% off June consumer prices to cope with recent price hikes and rising demand

Three out of 10 Korean students attending four-year universities in the country have witnessed peers bullied - from verbal abuse to sexual harassment to physical violence, reports an official study published yesterday Sunday 4 June

The third launch of the homegrown Nuri rocket was successfully concluded yesterday, as the satellite launch vehicle reached the targeted altitude and released satellites into orbit

For the first time in 11 years, the account balance of 10 May posts a Q1 deficit notwithstanding a positive March, due to dull exports, slowdown in the chip industry and slower impact of China’s reopening