“Payment reservations can be made through an app, just like ‘ticketing’”… Elderly people being pushed out of hospitals

“Payment reservations can be made through an app, just like ‘ticketing’”…  Elderly people being pushed out of hospitals

Citizens are waiting at Woori Children’s Hospital in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul on the morning of October 18 last year. yunhap news ☞Subscribe to the Hankyoreh newsletter H:730. Type ‘Hankyoreh h730’ in the search bar. “I felt sad and frustrated when I actually saw the elderly who were pushed out of the opportunity to receive medical treatment.” … Read more

“I was stranded in this house forever” The first full-scale investigation into ‘victims of rental fraud’ in Gangseo-gu

“I was stranded in this house forever” The first full-scale investigation into ‘victims of rental fraud’ in Gangseo-gu

On April 18, the ‘National Response Committee for Victims of Jeonse Fraud and Tin Lease’ held a press conference at the plaza of Juan Station of Gyeongin National Railway (Seoul Subway Line 1) in Michuhol-gu, Incheon, urging the government to come up with effective measures. yunhap news ☞Subscribe to the Hankyoreh newsletter H:730. Type ‘Hankyoreh … Read more

The United States also joined the ‘Coal Phase-out Alliance’… Climate groups from Korea, Japan, and Australia ask, “What about us?”

The United States also joined the ‘Coal Phase-out Alliance’…  Climate groups from Korea, Japan, and Australia ask, “What about us?”

57 countries unite with 7 countries joining together Four OECD member countries, including Türkiye, are not members Steam is coming out of the chimney of a combined cycle power plant in Korea. yunhap news On the 2nd (local time), seven countries, including the United States, declared membership in the ‘Coal Phase-out Alliance’ (PPCA). As the … Read more

Kissinger’s death… Biden “often disagrees” – Xi Jinping “good friend”

Kissinger’s death…  Biden “often disagrees” – Xi Jinping “good friend”

Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger passed away at his home in Connecticut on the 29th (local time) at the age of 100. Reuters Yonhap News “We often had strong disagreements.” (U.S. President Joe Biden) “He was a long-time friend and good friend of the Chinese people.” (Chinese President Xi Jinping) Former U.S. Secretary … Read more

‘Carbon-free coalition’ including nuclear power plants, Korea joins ‘triple renewable energy’ at COP28

‘Carbon-free coalition’ including nuclear power plants, Korea joins ‘triple renewable energy’ at COP28

Resolution to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 Korea also participates in the ‘Climate Club’ of 36 developed and developing countries Ahmad Jabir, Chairman of the General Assembly, is giving a speech at the opening ceremony of the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) held … Read more

A 29-year-old firefighter who died after saving an elderly couple in their 80s… Jeju Island in sorrow

A 29-year-old firefighter who died after saving an elderly couple in their 80s…  Jeju Island in sorrow

The scene of a warehouse fire in Pyoseon-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do, where firefighter Lim Seong-cheol died on the morning of the 1st. Provided by Seogwipo Police Station A firefighter in his 20s who was putting out the fire after rescuing an elderly couple in their 80s at the scene of a warehouse fire in Jeju died. … Read more

“The policies of the Bank of Korea and the financial authorities are misaligned… “We must reduce debt together.”

“The policies of the Bank of Korea and the financial authorities are misaligned…  “We must reduce debt together.”

A banner regarding loans posted at a bank in Seoul. yunhap news It was pointed out that the Bank of Korea and the financial authorities should resolve the policy gap and begin debt reduction (deleveraging). At the Korea Finance Research Center’s policy symposium on ‘Korea’s economic policy, what is the problem?’ on the 30th, Chung-Ang … Read more

President Yoon replaces all senior secretaries… Political Affairs Han Oh-seop, Economy Park Chun-seop

President Yoon replaces all senior secretaries…  Political Affairs Han Oh-seop, Economy Park Chun-seop

Newly appointed Senior Secretary for Civil Society Hwang Sang-moo, Senior Secretary for Political Affairs Han Oh-seop, Senior Secretary for Economic Affairs Park Chun-seop, Senior Secretary for Public Relations Lee Do-woon, and Senior Secretary for Social Affairs Jang Sang-yoon (from left) are attending the personnel announcement briefing by Presidential Chief of Staff Kim Dae-ki held at … Read more

Henry Kissinger, a master of realist diplomacy during the Cold War, dies… Age 100

Henry Kissinger, a master of realist diplomacy during the Cold War, dies…  Age 100

End of the Vietnam War, China’s opening, Soviet détente led… Nobel Peace Prize Controversy Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who passed away on the 29th (local time), is giving a speech at the U.S. Capitol in Washington in 2011, when he was still alive. Reuters Union Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger … Read more

Gwangju City confirms 54.4% public contribution ratio for Jeonbang and Ilshin Textile sites

Gwangju City confirms 54.4% public contribution ratio for Jeonbang and Ilshin Textile sites

Part of the proposal for The Hyundai Gwangju, a cultural complex mall proposed by Hyundai Department Store to Gwangju City. Screenshot from Gwangju City website Regarding the development of the former Jeonbang and Ilshin Textile sites, which are Gwangju’s modern industrial heritage, the public contribution ratio of business operators was decided at 54.4%. In the … Read more