The government on Wednesday announced a set of measures to boost new housing and development projects, including the lifting of green-belt restrictions around the capital area, to reinvigorate recently dwindled housing projects across the country.
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Three people received rewards totaling over 100 million won (US$75,800) for providing information leading to the conviction or arrest of individuals involved in illegal drug crimes, officials said Wednesday.
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Three non-mainstream lawmakers from the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) announced their departure from the party Wednesday, saying the party would not be able to win in the upcoming general elections under the leadership of Lee Jae-myung.
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South Korea’s elderly population aged 70 and older outnumbered those in their 20s for the first time last year, government statistics showed Wednesday, as the society is rapidly aging amid record low birth rates.
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People wishing to raise dogs with fierce traits in South Korea will be required to get permission from mayors or provincial governors, beginning in April, as part of efforts to reduce fatal attacks involving such dogs, officials said Wednesday.
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Family members of Samsung Group plan to sell nearly 2.8 trillion won (US$2.12 billion) worth of their shares in Samsung Electronics and other affiliates in a block deal in an apparent bid to pay inheritance taxes, industry sources said Wednesday.
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