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Over 7 out of 10 young women feel gender discrimination in society

Seventy-five percent of young women and 52 percent of young men in Korea said they faced gender bias and discrimination, according to a survey released by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Thursday. gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeSeventy-five percent of young women in Korea have suffered from gender discrimination and bias in their own families, at schools and workplaces, according to a survey on 6,570 men and women aged 19 to 34 conducted by the Korean Women's Development Institute in October and November last year, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said Thursday.The survey showed there was a marked difference in perception regarding gender equality between young women and men, as only 18.6 percent of the men surveyed acknowledged inequality and bias against women.For their part, 52 percent of men said they have experienced discrimination against them, while only 7.7 percent of women acknowledged that.Fifty-five percent of the surveyed women said their parents felt daughters are obligated to help out with housework, while more than 80 percent of men said their teache

Mar 11, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Over 7 out of 10 young women feel gender discrimination in society
Society

Environment ministry seeking to be 'facilitator' for carbon-neutral future

Environment Minister Han Jeoung-ae speaks during a media conference at the Government Complex Sejong, Wednesday. Courtesy of Ministry of EnvironmentMinister vows thorough environmental evaluation of new airport in BusanBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Ministry of Environment is seeking to play the role of “facilitator” for the country's eco-friendly projects, aimed at cutting emissions of greenhouse gases, in a bid to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Environment Minister Han Jeoung-ae said Wednesday. Han said during a press conference that the nation's vision to go fully carbon neutral by 2050 is a long-term task that needs to be pushed for consistently over the next 30 years based on thorough planning.It marked her first press conference since she was appointed to lead the ministry on Jan. 22. “Countries around the world including European Union member nations and the United States as well as our neighboring nations ― China and Japan ― have begun to move on together toward the goal of a carbon-neutral future. For its part, Korea declared its plans last October to achieve ca

Mar 10, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Environment ministry seeking to be 'facilitator' for carbon-neutral future
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Travel & Food

Spontaneous getaways surge amid prolonged pandemic

Hotels.com said “spontaneity” will be the buzzword for travelers in 2021 due to the unpredictability caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeDemand for last-minute searches for hotels has surged, with an increasing number of people looking for spontaneous travel, as social-distancing rules remain in place amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, according to global online travel agencies. Hotels.com said “spontaneity” will be the buzzword for travelers in 2021, citing its new global report ― “The 2021 Upgrade” ― that revealed 87 percent of travelers around the world intend to be more impulsive than ever in their choices for excursions.The study showed that travelers in Korea will display similar behavior, with 84 percent of the respondents planning to be more spontaneous this year.The findings from the report were based on research conducted in December last year on 12,300 people in 15 countries.Hotels.com said the trend for spontaneous trips comes in response to the unpredictability caused by the public health crisis. M

Mar 10, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Spontaneous getaways surge amid prolonged pandemic
Travel & Food

Korean food 4th-most popular cuisine on Instagram

Bibimbap, rice mixed with a variety of vegetables and meat, is one of the most preferred Korean dishes among global consumers. gettyimagesbank By Jun Ji-hyeKorean food has become the fourth-most popular cuisine on Instagram, beating out some of the most highly regarded fares in the world such as French, Thai and Chinese cuisines, according to a recent study by international foodie magazine Chef's Pencil. Results of analysis of Instagram tags on international cuisines, conducted by Chef's Pencil / Courtesy of Chef's Pencil The magazine said it analyzed Instagram tags to reveal what cuisines and foods were trending around the world, as the photo and video-sharing social networking service has been a main venue for showcasing food, with millions of people sharing their culinary experiences online.As of February, #food alone accounted for 430 million Ins

Mar 10, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Korean food 4th-most popular cuisine on Instagram
Law & Crime

'At least 97 women killed by husbands, boyfriends last year'

At least 97 women were killed by their husbands or boyfriends last year, while at least 113 have narrowly escaped with their lives following extreme acts of violence against them, according to the Korea Women's Hotline, Monday. gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeIn the past year at least 97 women have been killed by men with whom they were in an intimate relationship, according to a major women's rights organization here, Monday. The Korea Women's Hotline said the finding was part of its analysis of cases that were reported in the media last year. In addition to the 97 women who were killed, at least 113 others narrowly escaped with their lives following extreme acts of violence against them committed by male partners.The organization said the results of its analysis meant that a case in which a woman was killed or encountered extreme violence has been reported every 1.6 days.“This is a low estimate as there would have been many more cases that have not been reported in the media,” an official from the organization said.Victims were from all age groups ranging from teenagers thr

Mar 9, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
'At least 97 women killed by husbands, boyfriends last year'
Companies

Dong-A Pharmaceutical under fire for sexism in recruitment practices

Dong-A Pharmaceutical CEO Choi Ho-jin appears on the YouTube channel, “Nego(tiation) King,” on which the firm's feminine hygiene products were featured. After the episode was aired Friday, however, the firm has been embroiled in a controversy over sexism during its recruitment practices following accusations made by a former job applicant. Captured from YouTubeBy Jun Ji-hyeDong-A Pharmaceutical is facing criticism online over allegations that its human resources staff asked female applicants sexist questions during job interviews last year. The CEO has made a public apology, but criticism has not abated, with the company even facing the threat of a boycott.The public uproar over the alleged gender-discriminative acts is especially high because the company is known for its feminine hygiene products.The accusations were made after an episode on the YouTube channel, “Nego(tiation) King,” was aired Friday featuring the firm's feminine hygiene products.In the video, popular presenter Jang Yeong-ran met Dong-A Pharmaceutical CEO Choi Ho-jin to negotiate a discount o

Mar 8, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Dong-A Pharmaceutical under fire for sexism in recruitment practices
Society

20 university students appointed as Korea Times brand ambassadors

Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin, center, applaud with 20 university students appointed as The Korea Times' first brand ambassadors, during a welcome ceremony at the newspaper's office in central Seoul, Friday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul By Jun Ji-hyeThe Korea Times appointed 20 university students as its first brand ambassadors, to raise awareness and better promote various events and forums the newspaper hosts. A welcome ceremony took place at the paper's office in central Seoul, Friday, during which Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin awarded the students certificates recognizing their participation. “I am sure all of you will become great brand ambassadors for The Korea Times for the next five months, so that the newspaper can get closer to young people,” Oh said. “I also hope you will have the opportunity for self-development while serving as our brand ambassadors.”The 20 students were selected out of 83 applicants. The Korea Times

Mar 5, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
20 university students appointed as Korea Times brand ambassadors
Law & Crime

17-year jail term upheld for man who killed son, mother

gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Supreme Court upheld Friday a 17-year prison term for a man who killed his son and mother, and then attempted to commit suicide with his wife.He committed the crimes in April last year after being saddled with billions of won in debt, the court noted.The man was indicted for having his son, who was 12 years old at the time, and his mother take a large dose of sleeping pills that led to their deaths. He then attempted to commit suicide with his wife. He failed, while his wife died, thus adding a charge of abetting suicide in addition to the murders. He and his wife decided to kill their family members as well as themselves after failing to pay off their debts that were incurred from the wife's real estate business.The man pleaded guilty to the crimes and was sentenced to 12 years in prison by a district court.But an appellate court raised the prison term to 17 years, saying, “Criminal law calls for a harsher punishment for those killing family members than other murderers. His son lost his life without even knowing the reason. ” The Supreme

Mar 5, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
17-year jail term upheld for man who killed son, mother
Law & Crime

279 caught for spreading disinformation on COVID-19 vaccines

A medical worker receives the first shot of AstraZeneca's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine at Seoul National University Hospital, Thursday. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hye Police have caught 279 people for spreading false information on the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines both online and offline. The crackdown follows a government pledge to deal sternly with fake news that could undermine the country's antivirus efforts.The National Police Agency (NPA) said Thursday that among those caught was a person who was nabbed recently by the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency for spreading claims online that “COVID-19 vaccines will alter your genes.”A woman in her 60s was also caught by Incheon police for posting dozens of flyers on information boards at bus stops and utility poles around the city. The flyers carried false information that “chips in vaccines will take your life away.” Police have stepped up their crackdowns on disinformation on the pandemic and vaccines as the country began COVID-19 inoculations on Feb. 26. The NPA said its crackdown is aimed at preventing any confusion a

Mar 5, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
279 caught for spreading disinformation on COVID-19 vaccines
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Society

Gov't considering advancing Arbor Day to March due to global warming

Korea Forest Service Minister Park Chong-ho speaks during a media briefing at the Government Complex in Daejeon, Wednesday, announcing plans for tree-planting campaigns and events to be held on Arbor Day that falls on April 5. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeThe government is considering moving up Arbor Day, which currently falls on April 5, to a more suitable time for tree-planting in March, in consideration of constantly rising temperatures caused by climate achieve, according to the Korea Forest Service (KFS).On Arbor Day, nationwide tree-planting campaigns and events are carried out. “As tree-planting season has been advanced to some extent due to global warming, there have been growing calls for Arbor Day to be held earlier,” KFS Minister Park Chong-ho said during media briefing, Wednesday. “It is time for us to review the need to move up the date, though a national consensus would be necessary considering the historical significance of Arbor Day.” This year's Arbor Day marks its 76th anniversary. The current date of Arbor Day was decided to mark the day in 1493 when

Mar 4, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Gov't considering advancing Arbor Day to March due to global warming
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