Society
Over 3 million workers paid less than minimum wage
More than 3 million workers in Korea are being paid less than the minimum hourly wage of 9,620 won ($7.15), a report revealed on Thursday.
May 16, 2024
Jung Min-ho
Korea Times Politics & City Reporter
Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
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Law & Crime
Police bust international drug ring; 9 arrested
More than 30 people face indictment for allegedly trafficking or consuming illicit drugs from Vietnam, police said on Thursday.
May 16, 2024
Travel & Food
Number of Korean visitors to Japan in April hits record high
The number of Korean visitors to Japan last month reached more than 661,200, a record high in April, as Korea cemented its position as the top source of foreign tourists to Japan.
May 16, 2024
Society
Electric bicycle battery suspected as cause of fatal fire
A woman was killed and a man seriously injured in a fire that broke out early Tuesday at a three-story residential building in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province.
May 14, 2024
Law & Crime
61 foreign nationals apprehended in Gwangju for visa violations
A total of 61 foreign nationals living without valid visas to work or reside in Korea have been apprehended at a club catering to foreign customers in Gwangju.
May 14, 2024
Society
Island schools of Incheon close, reduce in size or remain empty as student numbers fall
The diminishing student population in Incheon is forcing some of the city's island schools to close, shrink or remain empty without any specific plans amid Korea’s persistently low birthrate.
May 14, 2024
Law & Crime
2 arrested for cutting Korean chili powder with cheaper Chinese ingredients
A chili powder maker and his business partner have been arrested for allegedly mixing their made-in-Korea product with cheaper Chinese ingredients and lying about the country of origin to generate more profits.
May 13, 2024
Society
Job satisfaction among teachers hits all-time low
An overwhelming majority of Korean teachers say they regret their choice of profession, as job satisfaction among educators hits an all-time low.
May 13, 2024
Environment & Animals
Probe underway after early deaths of 11 Siberian tigers at zoo
An investigation is underway to find the cause of the early deaths of 11 Siberian tigers at Seoul Grand Park zoo over the past five years.
May 13, 2024