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Cold Wave Grips Nation on Christmas Eve

SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Subzero temperatures, bolstered by strong winds, gripped the country Tuesday, with the cold wave expected to continue through the Christmas holiday. Morning temperatures were forecast to hover around minus 10 C in the central inlands and mountainous regions of Gangwon Province, as well as the inlands of North Gyeongsang [...]

Street Vendors in Myeongdong to Close on Christmas Eve for Safety Measure

SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Street vendors in Myeongdong, a major shopping district in downtown Seoul, will be closed on Christmas Eve as part of crowd management measures, officials said Wednesday. A total of 362 vendors have agreed with the office of Junggu Ward covering the district to keep their businesses closed on the [...]