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Wed, July 24, 2019 | 14:10

Engineer finds work-life balance in boxing

Looking for a better balance between work and after-hours life, many office workers try diverse and unique hobbies. Kang Seo-young, an engineer of display materials development at battery maker Samsung SDI, may be one of them, but she is pursuing an activity that does not fit the typical image of her job.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-03-15 17:16

[Reporter's notebook] Should employees be penalized for boss's wrongdoing?

Should employees be penalized for the wrongdoings of their CEO or executives? This question is up for debate as the government is seeking to establish stricter punishment for local airlines following numerous abuse of power scandals by owner families in recent years, mostly involving Korean Air.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-03-13 16:26

Korea to conduct seabed exploration near Dokdo

South Korea plans to carry out an exploration of the ocean floor near its eastern island of Ulleung around July and August, an official said, in an apparent effort to better understand its easternmost territory, Dokdo. Dokdo - a set of rocky islets in the East Sea - has long been a source of diplomatic friction between South Korea and Japan.

2019-03-10 10:21

Nurse's suicide recognized as work-related accident

A state organization has recognized the death of a nurse, who took her own life due to heavy workload and bullying at work, as a work-related accident.

Kim Rahn | 2019-03-08 13:58

Low-income group falls vulnerable to air pollution

It is almost a must these days for people to wear masks and turn on air purifiers at home to protect themselves from the record-breaking levels of fine dust air pollution. But many are complaining about the cost of purchasing the masks and running air cleaners, saying the gap between the rich and poor is also seen in environmental issues. They say the wealth disparity could l...

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-03-07 17:55

Gov't's labor policy floundering

The government's labor policy to restore dialogue between labor and management and lay the groundwork for economic resurgence seems to be hitting a snag, dented by non-cooperation from workers.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-03-07 16:59

Korean Air marks 50th anniversary with vision for growth

Five decades ago, the nation's flagship carrier Korean Air started off as a small local airliner. But surprisingly with continuous investments and effort, the carrier gained global recognition and is now competing with the best airlines from around the world.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-03-07 14:14

China, India dominate list of world's most polluted cities

China and India have dominated a new list of the world's most polluted cities. According to the latest report from Greenpeace and AirVisual, which measured 3,000 cities, the two Asian countries account for 90 - 57 Chinese and 33 Indian - of the worst 100 cities.

Jung Min-ho | 2019-03-07 13:36

Citizens irked by poor anti-dust measures

A thick blanket of fine dust has been choking the country for days, leading the people to become frustrated at the government's inaction - or actions that do not work - in dealing with the air pollution problem.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-03-06 15:56

Doubts rising over effectiveness of gov't anti-dust measures

The government's countermeasures to fight the fine dust issue here are being questioned, as the nation's air quality has been getting worse in the last few days despite the measures being taken for five consecutive days.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-03-05 18:40

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