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Union withdraws from minimum wage talks

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) said Tuesday that it would not take part in any minimum wage negotiations with the Tripartite Commission after the National Assembly failed to reach a consensus on the matter.

Labor & environment | 2018-05-22 17:16

Emergency call system improving on fast response rate

The nation's integrated emergency call system has improved, showing off a faster response time to accidents. According to the Ministry of Public Administration and Security, Monday, there were 21 emergency call systems previously, but the government has merged them into 119 and 112 for emergency calls and 110 for civil appeal reports.

Labor & environment | 2018-05-21 18:18

Local governments under fire for needless emergency warnings

Citizens are angry at certain local governments that have sent out text emergency warnings when there were no emergencies.

Labor & environment | 2018-05-20 16:49

Doctors rally against 'Moon Jae-in Care'

Doctors staged a massive rally in Seoul on Sunday in protest against what they call the government's "unilateral" medical care policy.

Labor & environment | 2018-05-20 15:51

Panel to look into minimum wage's impact on jobs

The government will look into the impact of the minimum wage hike on employment, amid a heated debate over whether the increase is actually hurting entry level jobs and weighing down the local economy, the head of a special commission said Sunday.

Labor & environment | 2018-05-20 15:39

Korea soaked in downpour [PHOTOS]

Two people died when unseasonal spring downpours battered the nation Wednesday and Thursday. A bridge was flooded, baseball games postponed and train services disrupted during heavy rain, thunder and lightning.

Labor & environment | 2018-05-18 15:21

Migrant farm workers enter without safety net

Regional governments are bringing more migrant workers to local farms through a seasonal employment scheme amid labor shortages in rural areas. Civic groups, however, have opposed this recent inflow of migrant workers, saying local authorities should first address the dismal labor conditions in agriculture.

Labor & environment | 2018-05-17 17:42

Uzbekistan-Korea alliance embraces green growth innovation

The government and enterprises of Uzbekistan confirmed at an annual green growth international forum Thursday they will keep working with South Korea to develop green technologies and increase energy efficiency.

Labor & environment | 2018-05-17 17:18

Brake on parcel couriers' trucks puts carts in the picture

An odd sight is occurring at an apartment complex in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. Instead of trucks, door-to-door parcel delivery is done by pull cart.The trucks are nowhere in sight.This apartment complex has a pedestrian-only park, forcing all cars to use the underground parking lots.

Labor & environment | 2018-05-17 16:25

Great white shark caught in Geoje

A great white shark was caught in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province, Wednesday. It weighed 300 kilograms and was four meters long. The sharks are known to attack sea turtles, birds, sea lions and sometimes people. Geoje is setting up some shark protection before opening the beach for visitors in July.

Labor & environment | 2018-05-17 16:24

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Choking on worsening air pollution