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Dozens of troops involved in martial law incident classified as 'at risk' for mental health issues

Dozens of soldiers deployed to the National Assembly during the Dec. 3 martial law declaration have been classified as part of a “mental health risk group,” raising concerns regarding post-traumatic stress and emotional distress.

Dec 18, 2024By KTimes

Dozens of troops involved in martial law incident classified as 'at risk' for mental health issues

Where were young men in impeachment rallies?

While young Korean women have received local and global attention over the last two weeks for their overwhelming presence at the recent protests to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol and their contributions to turning political demonstrations more festive and colorful, data showed that men of the same age group have been least active amid the political turmoil.

Dec 17, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

Where were young men in impeachment rallies?

Foreign workers in Korea hit 1 mil. mark for 1st time

The number of foreign nationals working in Korea has reached a record high, surpassing the 1 million mark for the first time, with a majority of them employed at small and medium-sized enterprises, data showed Tuesday.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap

Foreign workers in Korea hit 1 mil. mark for 1st time

Foreign worker's video exposes harsh conditions, highlights migrant labor issues

A Cambodian migrant worker who worked on a farm in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, shared a harrowing account of her living conditions during last month’s record snowfall in a video shared via social media.

Dec 17, 2024By KTimes

Foreign worker's video exposes harsh conditions, highlights migrant labor issues

Builders' sales increase for 3rd year to surpass record high $353 bil. in 2023

Sales by Korean construction companies rose for the third consecutive year in 2023, driven by an industry recovery following the pandemic, government data showed Tuesday.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap

Builders' sales increase for 3rd year to surpass record high $353 bil. in 2023

Can citizens win damages for psychological harm from Yoon's martial law imposition?

Over 10,000 citizens are pursuing a class action damages lawsuit against President Yoon Suk Yeol, seeking compensation, saying Yoon caused psychological harm by declaring unlawful martial law that restricted their fundamental rights.

Dec 17, 2024By KTimes

Can citizens win damages for psychological harm from Yoon's martial law imposition?

Oceans minister discusses trade uncertainties with shipping firms

Korea's oceans minister met with chief executive officers of the country's major shipping companies Tuesday to discuss strategies to address uncertainties in global trade, including potential U.S. policy shifts under the incoming Donald Trump administration.

Dec 17, 2024By Yonhap

Oceans minister discusses trade uncertainties with shipping firms

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Society

Dozens of troops involved in martial law incident classified as 'at risk' for mental health issues

Where were young men in impeachment rallies?

Foreign workers in Korea hit 1 mil. mark for 1st time

Foreign worker's video exposes harsh conditions, highlights migrant labor issues

Builders' sales increase for 3rd year to surpass record high $353 bil. in 2023

Can citizens win damages for psychological harm from Yoon's martial law imposition?

Oceans minister discusses trade uncertainties with shipping firms

Cyber University of Korea recruits new students for 2025 academic year

Maeil Dairies apologizes over accidental mixing of cleaning solution in milk product

Younger generation's protest spirit signals enduring political engagement

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