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From left: A trash bin with an automatic sealing function; UV knife and chopping board sterilizer [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Is Korea one of the world's cleanest countries? British media says yes, highlights home hygiene tech.

Popular British newspaper The Daily Mailcelebrated Korea's innovative approach to cleanliness in an April 8 report, calling the nation “one of the cleanest countries in the world.”

2026.4.15

A picture of a rat seen in a drain in a city [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Rat sightings, infestations double over past three years, climate change blamed

Complaints from Seoul residents about rat sightings and infestations have doubled over the past three years, with climate change cited as a key contributing factor to the rise.

2025.10.12

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Restaurants and cafes are seen on a street in downtwon Seoul on June 29. [YONHAP]

Restaurant, cafe franchises get cooked for over 3,000 safety violations in 5 years

Franchise restaurants including major fried chicken chains and cafes have been cited more than 3,000 times for food safety violations over the past five years, according to government data released on Thursday.

2025.9.4

A sanitation worker in Dobong District, northern Seoul, wears a wearable robot while loading a mattress into a vehicle during a demonstration event for the device held at the district office plaza on May 14. [DOBONG DISTRICT OFFICE]

Seoul district to lighten load on sanitation workers' knees, backs with robotic exoskeleton suits

The Dobong District Office in northern Seoul plans to introduce wearable robotic devices to support sanitation workers, aiming to reduce physical strain during street cleaning tasks, officials said Thursday.

2025.5.15

Tag: sanitation

sanitation

Latest News

Is Korea one of the world's cleanest countries? British media says yes, highlights home hygiene tech.

Rat sightings, infestations double over past three years, climate change blamed

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Yoon Suk Yeol gets five years on abuse of power, obstruction charges — as it happened

Xdinary Heroes' Gunil leaves band following fan insult allegations

Blackpink’s Jisoo apologizes to fans over lack of events for group's 10th anniversary

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Barcelona thump Daegu 5-0 to wrap up Korean tour — as it happened

Restaurant, cafe franchises get cooked for over 3,000 safety violations in 5 years

Seoul district to lighten load on sanitation workers' knees, backs with robotic exoskeleton suits