Korea Times Finance Reporter
Hello, I am Jun Ji-hye, a reporter at The Korea Times. I primarily cover financial authorities and write articles on a wide range of topics related to finance and capital markets. If you have any information to share, feel free to email me at jjh@koreatimes.co.kr, and I will review it carefully. I am committed to always doing my best to communicate with readers through high-quality articles.
Korea seeks to facilitate cooperation between universities, municipalities and companies as it pushes for a paradigm shift in policies to attract more international students, Education Minister Lee Ju-ho said, noting that the plan is aimed at preemptively securing skilled foreign workers for high-tech industries and boosting the global competitiveness of the country.
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The number of work days lost due to strikes hit a 10-year low at 330,726 days this year, the Ministry of Employment and Labor announced, Wednesday, attributing the achievement to the government’s adherence to laws and principles in its ongoing push for labor reform.
Rep. Lee Jae-myung, chairman of the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), will attend a New Year’s meeting to be hosted by President Yoon Suk Yeol at the former presidential office compound of Cheong Wa Dae on Jan. 3, the party’s spokesperson said Thursday.
Korea has donated six retired 500MD helicopters that were formerly used by the ROK Army to Kenya in support of United Nations’ peacekeeping operations there, the Ministry of National Defense said, Thursday.
Korea will take the lead in strengthening global preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks by coordinating countries and organizations, and connecting health experts worldwide particularly in the fields of diagnostic testing, surveillance and rapid response, the head of the public health agency said.
Avon Domalaon of the Philippines worked for construction companies in Korea from 2006 to 2012 on an E-9 nonprofessional employment visa under the Employment Permit System (EPS).
Doctors are protesting the government’s push to increase the enrollment quota of medical schools but a recent public survey revealed that a majority disagree with the protest and support the hike plan.
An icy cold wave that spread frigid winds over the weekend is expected to continue throughout the week, meteorologists said Sunday, urging caution over slippery roads, freezing and bursting water meters and other damage.
President Yoon Suk Yeol nominated Minister for Trade Ahn Duk-geun to replace Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Bang Moon-kyu, Sunday.
Twelve outstanding students from multicultural backgrounds as well as one teacher and one institute were honored at the 12th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards, Thursday, in recognition of their achievements and contributions.