SEOUL: Experts say this apparent inattentiveness to others' private space is rooted in Korea's collectivist culture, where ...

and house some of Seoul’s poorest residents. Other areas deemed high-risk include subways and cinemas. The government says its campaign will include periodic steam-cleaning of subway seats.

including a modern subway system (think spotless cars, English signage and heated seats in the winter). And because Seoul is ...

SEOUL - A subway train derailed in Guro-gu, Seoul, at around 7.50am on March 23, with no injuries reported as of 9am, according to railway authorities. Services have been halted in the counter ...