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Instagram overtakes Naver as 3rd most popular mobile app in Korea

Photo-sharing app Instagram overtook Naver, the nation's leading internet portal, as the third most popular mobile app in Korea in terms of usage time last month, industry data showed Tuesday.

May 14, 2024
Instagram overtakes Naver as 3rd most popular mobile app in Korea

'Proud Korea University Alumni' prizes

Seung Myung-ho, right, president of the Korea University Alumni Association and chairman of The Korea Times, poses with Korea University President Kim Dong-won, left, and three recipients of Korea University's "Proud Korea University Alumni" prize during a special event commemorating the 119th anniversary of the university's founding at its Inchon Memorial Hall in Seoul, Sunday. From left are Kim, L&P Cosmetic CEO Kwon Oh-sub, Kang Suk-hee, chief of the Pacific, Northwest and Arctic region at General Service Administration (GSA), Songhyun Group Chairman Song Moo-hyun and Seung. The prize is bestowed upon Korea University graduates who make significant contributions to national and societal advancement while enhancing the reputation and honor of the university. Courtesy of Korea University

May 13, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
'Proud Korea University Alumni' prizes

Philippine caregivers should be paid minimum wage: ambassador

Equal labor standards and Korea's minimum wage should be the bare minimum for Philippine caregivers who will begin working in Seoul later this year, Philippine Ambassador to Korea Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega said, amid ongoing debates over whether they should receive lower wages than other workers in Korea.

May 13, 2024By Jun Ji-hye
Philippine caregivers should be paid minimum wage: ambassador
  • Ambiguous scope of work puts Filipino caregivers at risk of exploitation in Korea: rights group
  • Concerns grow over lack of clarity in work scope for caregivers from Philippines
  • Labor groups in Korea, Philippines demand better protection for caregivers, seasonal workers

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, 2024By Jung Min-ho
Job satisfaction among teachers hits all-time low

Gov't says junior doctors may face 1-year delay in becoming medical fellows unless they return by this week

Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo said Monday that junior doctors may face a one-year delay in getting medical fellowships unless they return to work by the end of this week.

May 13, 2024
Gov't says junior doctors may face 1-year delay in becoming medical fellows unless they return by this week
  • PM accuses medical community of attempting to meddle in court hearings on med student quota hike

PM accuses medical community of attempting to meddle in court hearings on med student quota hike

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Monday that the medical community's attempt to disclose the government's classified documents supporting its decision to increase the medical school admission quota is aimed at interfering with the ongoing court proceedings concerning the quota hike.

May 13, 2024
PM accuses medical community of attempting to meddle in court hearings on med student quota hike
  • Gov't says junior doctors may face 1-year delay in becoming medical fellows unless they return by this week

Short-term unlimited transit pass for tourists to be launched in July

A short-term unlimited transit pass specifically targeting inbound tourists will be launched in July, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Sunday. Its price is expected to be fixed at around 20,000 won ($14.57) for a five-day ticket.

May 13, 2024By Jung Da-hyun
Short-term unlimited transit pass for tourists to be launched in July

1 passenger dies after falling overboard on cruise ship

A passenger died after falling overboard on a cruise ship operating in the East Sea, authorities said, Sunday.

May 12, 2024
1 passenger dies after falling overboard on cruise ship

Buddha's birthday lantern parade to light up Seoul

A lantern parade marking the upcoming Buddha's birthday will take place in Seoul, Saturday, drawing an expected 50,000 people and leading to road closures.

May 11, 2024
Buddha's birthday lantern parade to light up Seoul

State-led adoption system to be established to minimize overseas adoption

The government plans to establish a state-led adoption system to better ensure the well-being of adoptees and reduce the number of children adopted overseas, health ministry officials said Friday.

May 10, 2024
State-led adoption system to be established to minimize overseas adoption
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