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Gov’t to Enact Law Prohibiting Sex Offenders from Living Close to Schools

Gov’t to Enact Law Prohibiting Sex Offenders from Living Close to Schools

SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The government plans to enact a law prohibiting sex offenders at high risk of reoffending from living close to kindergartens or schools, the justice ministry said Thursday. The ministry plans to submit a revision to the Act on Electronic Monitoring to the National Assembly for approval in May, the [...]

Most S. Koreans Reside Cities Covering Only 17 pct of National Land: Data

Most S. Koreans Reside Cities Covering Only 17 pct of National Land: Data

SEOUL, June 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Most South Koreans reside in cities covering less than a fifth of the national land, data showed Monday. The land area designated as special purpose areas by the National Land Planning and Utilization Act totaled 106,207 ㎢, According to the data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport [...]

Police Vow to Sternly Deal with Illegal Acts by Anti-Moon Demonstrators

Police Vow to Sternly Deal with Illegal Acts by Anti-Moon Demonstrators

SEOUL, June 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Police said Friday they will guarantee rallies and demonstrations in front of former President Moon Jae-in’s residence in the southeastern city of Yangsan but illegal activities will be dealt with sternly. The National Police Agency said in a statement that strict actions will be taken in accordance with the [...]