2023 World Scout Jamboree to be held on S. Korea's reclaimed land

SEOUL -- About 36,000 teenagers from 158 countries will participate in a global Scouting event designed to link up young people from all around the world through various camping activities. The event held every four years will take place in Saemangeum, an industrial zone set up on reclaimed land near the southwestern port city of Gunsan. Along with about 36,000 members aged between 14 and 18, 7,000 instructors and safety guards will take part in the event called the "World Sc

July 25, 2023

Japan attracts about 30% of S. Korean overseas travelers in 1H 2023: data

SEOUL -- About 30 percent of travelers who left South Korea to foreign countries in the first half of 2023 traveled to Japan, data released by South Korea's land ministry showed. China, which used to be one of South Koreans' favorite getaway spots, attracted about six percent of the total outbound travelers. Japan became a popular tourist spot for South Koreans after all coronavirus-related travel restrictions were lifted this year. Japan's geographical distance from Sou

July 24, 2023

Average age of S. Korean workers predicted to reach 53.7 by 2050: report

SEOUL -- Recent data released by South Korea's major business organization predicted that the average age of employees in the country would become 53.7 by 2050 due to population aging and a low fertility rate. According to the report, the average age of workers in the member countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development would be 43.8 in 2050. South Korea is experiencing a significant aging phenomenon, with about 30 percent of its population expected to

July 21, 2023

S. Korea to host special exhibition to promote smart city construction project in Saudi Arabia

SEOUL -- In a bit to promote a mega smart city construction project in Saudi Arabia, South Korea's transport ministry will host an exhibition at the Dongdaemun Digital Plaza (DDP), a design and arts center located in the heart of Seoul. Many South Korean companies showed their sincere interest in building NEOM, a smart city powered by renewable energy on the coast of the Red Sea. A smart city is a city platform that interconnects city infrastructure including facilities and devices

July 20, 2023

S. Korea to establish five base hospitals for childhood cancer treatment

SEOUL -- South Korea will establish five base hospitals in five provinces to help young patients suffering from childhood cancer receive treatment without having to visit large hospitals in Seoul. Childhood cancer including leukemia requires patients to receive intensive treatment for one or two years. Most of South Korea's hospitals that specialize in childhood cancer are concentrated in Seoul and its satellite cities, making it hard for children living in other provinces to con

July 20, 2023

US solider intentionally crosses border into N. Korea

SEOUL -- A United States soldier identified as Army Private 2nd Class Travis T. King has intentionally crossed the border from the South Korean side into North Korea, the U.S. forces in South Korea said. The unexpected crossing of the military demarcation line took place on July 18 during a tour through the Joint Security Area governed by the United Nations. According to a statement released by Colonel Isaac Taylor, a spokesman for U.S. forces in South Korea, the cavalry scout who enli

July 19, 2023

Türkiye extends condolences to S. Korea after losses in heavy rains

SEOUL -- Through a statement, the Turkish government has extended condolences to South Korea after 50 people died or went missing due to catastrophic accidents caused by heavy rainfall. The Turkish Embassy in South Korea sent out Türkiye's message of condolences on July 18 by saying: "It is with deep sorrow that we have learned the loss of lives due to the extensive rains causing floods and landslides across the ROK." The strong relationship between South Korea

July 18, 2023

50 people dead or missing in lethal disasters caused by heavy rainfall in S. Korea

SEOUL -- A series of torrential rainfalls, caused by dense rain clouds that moved slowly through the central and southern regions of the Korean Peninsula, caused dozens of catastrophic lethal accidents that left 50 people dead or missing over a period of nine days between July 9 and July 18, 2023. Normally, South Korea experiences a rainy season called "Jangma" in July and August every year. However, this year's Jangma season was different. During previous rainy seaso

July 18, 2023

Seoul holds healthcare promotion event in Kazakhstan to attract more medical tourists

SEOUL -- Seoul has promoted South Korea's medical technology in Kazakhstan to attract more medical tourists through a two-day healthcare event in Almaty, Kazakhstan's heart of trade. South Korean medical experts participated in the event to provide healthcare tips for local patients and promote their medical know-how. According to data released by Seoul, the number of Kazakhstani medical tourists in the capital city skyrocketed to 4,019 in 2022 from 1,546 in 2021. As of 2021, 2

July 17, 2023

​48 people dead or missing in lethal accidents caused by heavy rain in S. Korea

SEOUL -- A series of torrential rain that began its sweep across South Korea on July 9 has caused lethal disaster situations including collapsed river banks, landslides, and flooded underground tunnels, leaving 48 people dead or missing. South Korea normally goes through the "Jangma" (the rainy season in Korean) season in July and August. Unlike previous summers which had rain clouds pass through the Korean Peninsula, dense rain clouds traveled very slowly through the centr

July 17, 2023