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3 humidifier victims receive special relief payment

The government on Wednesday approved a special one-time relief payment for three humidifier disinfectant victims - two have had lung transplants and the other’s condition is unknown - of 30 million won each. “The government covers medical costs for those with pulmonary fibrosis only. But all are victims regardless of the gravity of their conditions, and we believe the government should help when they’re in need,” an environment ministry official said.

Labor & environment | 2017-08-09 18:09

MBC producers fight for freedom of speech

Cho Jin-young, 33, and Soh Jung-moon, 34, are among 10 producers of local broadcaster MBC’s popular investigative program “PD Note.” The producers have boycotted the company since July 21 in protest against what they claim is management’s inappropriate intervention in program content and editing. “We are fighting against those who put a gag on us, with hopes that we will be a...

Labor & environment | 2017-08-09 17:23

Deadly heat wave kills millions of chickens, ducks

Nearly 2.8 million chickens and ducks have died in the scorching weather that has gripped Korea for three weeks. Up to 60,000 deaths were reported daily from poultry farms from July 20, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said on Wednesday. Chickens accounted for 97 percent of the deaths, or 2.69 million, according to the ministry.

Labor & environment | 2017-08-09 15:48

Korea ratifies benefit sharing of genetic resources

Korea has ratified the Nagoya Protocol on Tuesday that allows access to genetic resources and shares benefits from the uses of those resources. At a government cabinet meeting on Tuesday, members approved ordinances to the domestic laws governing access to local genetic resources and sharing benefits. The law will go into effect Aug. 17 with a one-year grace period.

Labor & environment | 2017-08-08 19:51

How to bring big cats back to Korea

For Koreans, especially young people, it is now hard to imagine tigers and leopards living in the mountains around their cities and villages. But only a century ago, big cats were objects of dread and the source of many folk tales among the people sharing the Korean Peninsula with them. The country’s last tiger was killed on Mt. Daedeok in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province,...

Labor & environment | 2017-08-08 15:48

Women demand harsher punishment for 'hate crimes'

Around 100 women gathered outside Gangnam Station in southern Seoul, Sunday, calling for a new law that would impose aggravated penalties on a man who killed the owner of a waxing parlor. “Dear men! Stop killing women!” one woman said. “Hatred against women deserves to be a crime. We want lawmakers to recognize this concept and take action to protect women.”

Labor & environment | 2017-08-07 15:24

Heatwaves kill six, sicken 1,000

The scorching heatwaves that have engulfed Korea over the past two months, have killed six people, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), Sunday. In addition more than 1,000 people became ill between May 29 and Aug. 3 because of the high temperatures, which have hovered around 35 degrees Celsius nationwide.

Labor & environment | 2017-08-06 16:04

Pharmacist who speaks out and stands up for right

Jang Young-ok is not an ordinary pharmacist. In June, she posted an advertisement on Facebook looking for a part-time worker for her drugstore in Mapo district. “We’ll pay 10,000 won per hour,” it said. That drew 20 people to apply for the position. The final candidate is now receiving training and will get 10,000 won an hour from September.

Labor & environment | 2017-08-04 17:31

South Gyeongsang issues alert on powerful Typhoon Noru

A typhoon alert has been issued for southern Korea. South Gyeongsang Province’s Emergency Management Agency issued the warning for powerful Typhoon Noru. Agency head Ha Seung-chul said the provincial government will be on alert to ensure there are no casualties or property damage.

Labor & environment | 2017-08-04 16:36

Mini portable fans can explode in your face

More people are cooling off with mini portable fans as Korea bakes under extreme heat and stifling monsoon humidity. But the surge in use has coincided with an increase in fan-related accidents, including explosions and blade cuts.

Labor & environment | 2017-08-03 17:04

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