Society
Women's 'short hair campaign' unfolds online following assault against short-haired part-timer
Should women with short hair be labeled as feminists? And do feminists harm men?
Nov 6, 2023
Jun Ji-hye
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.
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Society
Minister apologizes for Jamboree controversy, but says it was not fiasco
Gender Equality and Family Minister Kim Hyun-sook made an apology, Thursday, for controversy over the mismanagement of the 25th World Scout Jamboree that took place in Korea in August.
Nov 2, 2023
Society
Mandatory child care leave plan criticized for being unrealistic
The government’s push to introduce mandatory child care leave, which will begin right after the end of maternity leave and no longer require approval by employers, is stirring up controversy for being impractical and unrealistic.
Nov 1, 2023
Society
More schools, students brace for AI-driven classrooms
The learning environment at universities has changed a lot since the arrival of generative artificial intelligence (AI) models such as ChatGPT.
Nov 1, 2023
Society
Sinan County's surprise offer to prevent local school's closure draws attention from parents
Sinan County in South Jeolla Province has been grabbing the attention of parents after its recent announcement that it will provide jobs offering more than 3 million won ($2,200) a month in addition to free accommodation to those willing to move to one of its small islands with their children.
Oct 31, 2023
Society
Cabinet approves revision to allow life sentences without possibility of parole
A revision to the Criminal Act that will allow a sentence of life imprisonment without parole was approved by the Cabinet on Monday.
Oct 30, 2023
Society
More than 160 schools have no new students amid record-low birthrate
More than 160 elementary, middle and high schools across the country had zero new students this year as the country experiences a record-low birthrate and at the same time, an aging population.
Oct 26, 2023
Society
Fears of Chinese food products spread after video of Tsingtao worker urinating
Fears of Chinese-made food products are spreading among Korean consumers, once again, after a video went viral last week showing a worker at a Tsingtao beer factory urinating into a tank believed to contain raw ingredients.
Oct 24, 2023
Society
Gov't criticized for plan to promote workers with multiple children
A heated debate is brewing over the government’s recent decision to grant additional points for promotions to civil servants with two or more children.
Oct 23, 2023
Society
Seoul education office to offer support to 3 Asian countries
The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education will offer teaching materials and other instructional resources to Korean education centers and residents in Malaysia, Japan and Indonesia from the end of this month to early next month as part of a sharing program.
Oct 23, 2023