Diplomats
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Exit poll shows opposition's major victory in parliamentary elections
SEOUL, April 10 (AJU PRESS) - The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), led by Lee Jae-myung, is predicted to secure a stable majority in the 300-member National Assembly, according to the results of a joint exit poll, released after voting closed on Wednesday. According to the poll, conducted by major TV networks, the DPK and its satellite party, "The Minjoo Union" for proportional representative seats, are expected to win between 184 and 197 seats. The
April 10, 2024 -
[Photos] On eve of general elections
SEOUL, April 09 (AJU PRESS) - Voters will cast ballots Wednesday to choose 300 new National Assembly members, with 254 of them through direct elections. The remaining 46 proportional representation seats will be allocated to parties depending on the portion of votes they win overall. Wednesday was their final day of the 13-day official general election campaign.
April 9, 2024 -
S. Korean single-person households exceed 10 million in 2024
SEOUL, April 09 (AJU PRESS) - Driven by aging population, low marriage rate, and declining fertility rate, the number of single-person households in South Korea has surpassed 10 million as of March 2024, according to state data. Data released by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety on Tuesday revealed that the number of single households in South Korea exceeded the 10 million mark for the first time in history. The number stood at 10,021,413, accounting for 41.8 percent of total
April 9, 2024 -
S. Korean school to provide Korean classes for children with non-native parents
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - In a bid to help children with at least one parent with immigrant background to quickly adapt to the learning environment, an elementary school in Ansan, a city located southwest of Seoul, will offer Korean language programs every Saturday. Over 90 percent of Ansan Wongok Elementary School's 472 students are children of multicultural backgrounds with at least one parent from another country. According to data released by the state-run Korean Educa
April 8, 2024 -
More than 40% of S. Koreans feel burdened by annual healthcare bills: survey
SEOUL, April 08 (AJU PRESS) - Despite South Korea's robust national health insurance program, more than 40 percent of citizens feel burdened by their annual personal healthcare expenditures, according to survey data released by the National Health Insurance Service. In 2021, the average South Korean spent about $710 on medical services, excluding costs covered by insurance. South Korea's state-operated health insurance program is globally recognized, providing citizens and l
April 8, 2024 -
Two-day early voting begins ahead of next week's general elections
SEOUL, April 05 (AJU PRESS) - The two-day early voting began, Friday, ahead of the April 10 general elections, largely seen as a referendum on the administration of President Yoon Suk Yeol.
April 5, 2024 -
Busan Port welcomes largest-ever fleet of foreign cruise ships
SEOUL, April 03 (AJU PRESS) - Amid a surge in foreign travelers to South Korea following the COVID-19 pandemic, Busan Port, the country's largest maritime gateway, witnessed a historic moment with four foreign cruise ships simultaneously docking at its piers for the first time. With an annual handling capacity of 20 million 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs), Busan Port serves as South Korea's primary hub for both cargo and passenger ships. Typically, passenger ships shuttlin
April 3, 2024 -
Exports of S. Korean beverage products soar to new high
SEOUL, April 01 (AJU PRESS) - Exports of South Korean beverage products, including non-alcoholic drinks such as soft drinks and fruit-flavored dairy products, soared to a record $572.3 million in 2023. This surge in exports can be attributed to the growing recognition and popularity of South Korean products on the global stage. The export volume of South Korean beverage products has seen a consistent upward trend since 2020, reaching new highs each year. The increasing popularity
April 1, 2024 -
President Yoon stresses importance of increasing medical school admissions by 2,000
SEOUL, April 01 (AJU PRESS) - Amid prolonged chaos in major hospitals caused by resident doctors' mass resignation movement, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stressed that the government's decision to increase the number of medical school admissions by 2,000 per year is a minimum increase rate to nurture at least 15,000 new doctors by 2035. In recent years, there has been a decline in the number of trainee doctors applying for essential departments such as internal m
April 1, 2024 -
Ruling camp on edge as South Korea's April 10 polls approach
SEOUL, March 29 (AJU PRESS) - South Korea's upcoming general elections, scheduled for April 10, are shaping up to be a nail-biter, with pre-election surveys painting a conflicting picture and a resurgent third party threatening to shake the traditional two-party dominance. While the ruling People Power Party (PPP) is vying to regain control of the National Assembly, its position appears precarious. Discrepancies among major polling firms highlight the uncertainty: Hankook Rese
March 29, 2024
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South Korea mulls sending inspectors to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troops in Russia
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U.S. stealth fighter completes maiden landing on Japanese vessel
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5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Molucca Sea region
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North Korea dismisses allegations of troop deployment to Russia as 'groundless'
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Pulmuone showcases flagship plant-based food products at Paris show
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Viet Nam appoints military general Luong Cuong as new president
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Blinken begins 11th visit to Middle East for peace in Gaza and Lebanon
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IAEA confirms Japan's 10th Fukushima water release meets safety standards
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Poland expected to purchase Korean arms without financing support from Seoul
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Northern Gaza faces growing crisis amid Israel's military offensive