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INTERVIEW Men should not remain on sidelines in achieving workplace gender equality

Men should not remain on the sidelines in discussions about gender diversity in the workplace, according to Gary Ford, co-founder of Men for Inclusion, a U.K.-based organization. Instead, they should actively stand in solidarity with women to create a united front for gender equality.

Sep 29, 2024By Lee Hyo-jin
[INTERVIEW] Men should not remain on sidelines in achieving workplace gender equality

Toxic chemical leak in Ulsan plant leaves 16 hospitalized

Sixteen people were taken to a hospital Friday after a toxic chemical leak at a plant in the southeastern industrial city of Ulsan, officials said.

Sep 27, 2024By Yonhap
Toxic chemical leak in Ulsan plant leaves 16 hospitalized

Seoul expands EMS discount to foreign students, workers

International students and foreign workers can now receive a 10 percent discount on express mail service (EMS) at post offices in Seoul, the city government announced, Friday. An additional 3 percent discount is available to those who opt for online pre-registration.

Sep 27, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul expands EMS discount to foreign students, workers

Seoul City finds low-cost package tours rife with forced shopping

Many low-cost tour packages for foreign visitors to Seoul are filled with shopping programs rather than actual tourism, the Seoul Metropolitan Government revealed, Friday.

Sep 27, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Seoul City finds low-cost package tours rife with forced shopping

Student suicides hit record high with 214 in 2023, doubling in just 8 years

The number of elementary, middle and high school students who took their own lives in Korea reached 214 last year, the highest number ever recorded and more than double the figure from eight years ago.

Sep 27, 2024By KTimes
Student suicides hit record high with 214 in 2023, doubling in just 8 years

Satirical deepfake video of Kim Yo-jong dancing goes viral

A satirical deepfake video of Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, has gone viral. In the clip, she dances on a stage in a pink dress while singing a parody.

Sep 27, 2024By KTimes
Satirical deepfake video of Kim Yo-jong dancing goes viral

Industrial disasters involving immigrant workers expected to reach 10,000 this year

Industrial disasters affecting immigrant workers are on the rise, driven by incidents at small manufacturing and construction worksites, with up to 10,000 cases expected this year, a labor ministry report showed Friday.

Sep 27, 2024By Yonhap
Industrial disasters involving immigrant workers expected to reach 10,000 this year

Senior reporter Hwang Dae-il nominated new CEO of Yonhap News Agency

Hwang Dae-il, a senior reporter for Yonhap News Agency, Korea's key newswire, was nominated Thursday as the company's new CEO and president.

Sep 26, 2024By Yonhap
Senior reporter Hwang Dae-il nominated new CEO of Yonhap News Agency

'Top-Tier' visa to be created to attract high-tech foreign workers

Korea will create a new visa program to attract foreign workers specializing in high-tech industries, the government said Thursday, as the country prepares for a society with a growing foreign population.

Sep 26, 2024By Yonhap
'Top-Tier' visa to be created to attract high-tech foreign workers

Korea publishes compensation plan for dog meat farmers ahead of 2027 ban

Korea announced plans Thursday to compensate famers and others in the country's dwindling dog meat industry before a formal ban goes effect in 2027, a move that is drawing opposition from both farmers and animal rights activists.

Sep 26, 2024By AP
Korea publishes compensation plan for dog meat farmers ahead of 2027 ban
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