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Scientist extracts phosphate from sewage

Choi Ye-duk, a wastewater researcher at the Seoul Institute of Health and Environment, has invented a way to extract phosphate from sewage. Phosphate is a critical ingredient in making fertilizer. Fertilizer makers in Korea rely solely on foreign imports for their production. Phosphate deposits are found in China and Morocco but supplies have dwindled during the past century ...

Labor & environment | 2017-12-29 17:54

Gov't pardons 6,444 people including ex-lawmaker

The government granted special pardons for 6,444 people including former lawmaker Chung Bong-ju, Friday. They are the first pardons to be granted by the Moon Jae-in administration.

Labor & environment | 2017-12-29 15:07

Hundreds of flights grounded due to dense fog in South Korea

Thick fog on the western coast, where the airport is situated, also caused 312 delays and 49 cancellations Saturday. The IIAC said 43 other flights bound for Incheon were forced to land at other airports in the country.

Labor & environment | 2017-12-24 12:30

Aero-K, Yangyang Flight fail to get aviation license

The government has rejected license applications by two small low-cost carriers, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Friday. The two carriers, Aero-K and Yangyang Flight, requested air operator's certificates (AOC) from the ministry on June 26 and June 29, respectively, seeking to become the next budget carriers in the country. The ministry rejected their requests, however, citing concerns about their financial status and ability to ensure safety.

Labor & environment | 2017-12-22 16:59

Record number of job quitters remain unemployed

A record number of South Koreans who quit their jobs more than a year ago remained unemployed in November amid a severe job crunch, government data showed Thursday.

Labor & environment | 2017-12-21 12:55

Samsung Engineering, Taeyoung top in industrial deaths

Samsung Engineering, Taeyoung and Hyundai Heavy Industries had the largest number of industrial deaths last year, according to the labor ministry, Wednesday.

Labor & environment | 2017-12-20 15:28

We may have white Christmas but brace for heavy snow tonight

Temperatures have gone up to more comfortable levels after a chilly morning that saw the mercury down to minus 8 degrees Celsius in Seoul. The good news is that either snow or rain will fall Dec. 23 (Saturday) and Christmas Eve (Sunday).

Labor & environment | 2017-12-20 14:03

Gov't to impose heavier fine for emission-related irregularities

The government will impose heavier fines on carmakers that manipulate vehicle emission data to more easily obtain sales certificates, the environment ministry said Tuesday.

Labor & environment | 2017-12-19 16:29

Firms struggle to adopt 'blind' recruitment

While many companies in Korea are rushing to implement the blind hiring system, it is still uncertain whether it will have its intended effect of eliminating discriminatory practices or if it will only serve to distort the job market. The system was implemented for all public sector jobs as part of the Moon Jae-in administration's drive to root out malpractices such as asking...

Labor & environment | 2017-12-19 14:31

SNUH to regularize 1,600 irregular workers

Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH) will promote 1,600 irregular workers to regular ones before the end of the year, according to its union, Thursday. This will increase its total wage costs by 3.5 percent.

Labor & environment | 2017-12-14 16:07

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