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VIDEO Multicultural families suffer poor treatment at work: survey

A large proportion of young adults and children with multicultural backgrounds and work experience here have suffered from unfair treatment, such as salaries that are lower than minimum wage and verbal abuse from employers, a survey showed Thursday. The Migrant Youth Foundation conducted the survey, interviewing 4,078 individuals aged between nine and 24 with multicultural backgrounds. According to the survey, 25 percent (a quarter) of those born here to at least one parent of foreign nationality said they were paid less than the government-set hourly minimum wage. People with multicultural backgrounds have relatively lower basic academic ability, and they have a reduced likelihood of landing quality jobs. Society needs measures to help them get quality jobs," a researcher of the foundation said.Read the full article here.

Dec 17, 2021By Lee Min-young
Multicultural families suffer poor treatment at work: survey [VIDEO]

Police to detain high-risk stalking suspects following murder cases

Stalking-related murder cases have occurred in Korea multiple times in the span of just a few short months, pressuring the police to come up with stronger response measures to better protect those in danger of becoming the victims of violent crimes. Following these cases, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on Wednesday its plan to strengthen its response capabilities for stalking crimes. Starting from Dec. 16, police will assess the potential risks of stalking cases based on a three-tier system and form a task force to deal with high-risk cases.

Dec 17, 2021By Lee Min-young
Police to detain high-risk stalking suspects following murder cases

Businesses to face fines up to 3 mil. won for failing to enforce vaccine pass

Businesses that violate the government's vaccine pass requirement measure will now face a maximum fine of 3 million won ($2,500). Authorities have expanded the "vaccine pass" to most businesses and venues, while offering a one-week grace period earlier this month to help them adjust to it. Now that the grace period has ended, businesses refusing to check vaccine passes will face a temporary suspension of operations, while repeat violators could face permanent suspension starting on Dec. 13. The government also plans to start booster shots for adults and offer vaccinations at schools on Monday to encourage more teens to get inoculated, while the vast majority of parents are protesting the vaccine pass mandate for students aged 12 to 17.

Dec 13, 2021By Lee Min-young
Businesses to face fines up to 3 mil. won for failing to enforce vaccine pass

Korea's largest dairy company criticized for depicting women as cows in ad

Seoul Milk, Korea's leading dairy product brand, faced a huge backlash recently from the public over a controversial online commercial that seemed to compare women to cows and showed a man secretly filming them, reminding the public of the illegal spycam crimes that have been plaguing Korea in recent years.The ad, uploaded on Seoul Milk’s official YouTube channel on Nov. 29 and now taken down, shows a male hiker in the wilderness stumbling upon a group of women and men dressed in white clothes practicing yoga outdoors. The hiker secretly films them, as a woman from the group erotically drinks water from a leaf. At that moment, the hiker accidentally steps on a branch, and the women disappear and turn into dairy cows in the blink of an eye. This ad has drawn a wave of strong criticism from the public, saying it's “disgusting” how it compares women to cows and that the man with the camera reminds them of the hidden spycam crimes rampant in Korea. In other words, the ad is proof that South Korea's gender sensitivity is still at a very low level. Seoul Milk took down th

Dec 12, 2021By Lee Min-young
Korea's largest dairy company criticized for depicting women as cows in ad

How do Koreans feel about expanded 'vaccine pass' system?

By Choi Jin-wooSince the South Korean government's “Living with COVID-19” policy has gone into effect on Nov. 1, those who wish to enter high-risk public places including gyms and elderly care facilities must present proof of vaccination or negative test results. This "vaccine pass" requirement system has extended to restaurants and cafes since Dec. 6, amid fears of the spread of the Omicron variant. With the government extending the coverage of its “vaccine pass” policy, disputes are flaring up over the legitimacy of the policy. Some have expressed opposition to the policy, saying it reinforces discrimination against non-vaccinated people, while others feel it's reasonable. Since the vaccine pass is now significantly affecting our daily lives, we decided to hear thoughts from the public and business owners about the reinforced vaccine requirement measures.

Dec 9, 2021By Lee Min-young
How do Koreans feel about expanded 'vaccine pass' system?
  • Vaccines alone won't curb current spread: experts

K-pop girl group SECRET NUMBER reveal true feelings for each other

By Yun Da-beenOn our POPKORN channel's PICKTOK segment, K-pop group members listen to questions and write down the first thought or person that comes to their mind. SECRET NUMBER joined us again on our PICKTOK segment!!Which group member seemed to be the scariest when you met them for the first time? Girls, which member would you date if you were a guy?! Check out the video and see what the members of SECRET MEMBER truly think about each other.

Dec 8, 2021
K-pop girl group SECRET NUMBER reveal true feelings for each other

VIDEO First confirmed case of Omicron variant detected in Korea

By Choi Jin-wooFive cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 were reported in Korea, Wednesday, the first infections here by the mutation which is believed to be more transmissible than the Delta variant and potentially resistant to current vaccines. A married couple who arrived from Nigeria, Nov. 24, and tested positive for COVID-19 the next day, was confirmed to have the new variant following genome sequencing. The South Korean government said it would conduct genome sequencing on all people who test positive for COVID-19 after coming here from abroad to check for the Omicron variant, adding that all arrivals ― both foreign and Korean nationals ― will be quarantined for 10 days regardless of their vaccination history, starting Friday.Full article can be read here.

Dec 2, 2021
First confirmed case of Omicron variant detected in Korea [VIDEO]
  • Community infections of Omicron variant looming large

Modern craftsmen help keep traditional arts and crafts alive

By Kim Kang-min, Choi Jin-wooKorea’s traditional arts and crafts have a rich history dating back thousands of years. Whether it be handmade papers called Hanji, small plates that hold side dishes like Soban, and traditional Gats worn by the nobility, many of these items are rarities that are mostly found in a museum these days. The Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation is holding a 3-week exhibition that also features the work of modern craftsman who are helping to keep these age-old transitions alive. The exhibit will open from November 24th to December 15th at the Space B-E Gallery in Seoul.

Nov 30, 2021By Lee Min-young
Modern craftsmen help keep traditional arts and crafts alive

'Little America in Korea': Yongsan US Army homes open up to Korean public

By Lee Min-young, Kim Kang-minThese brick townhouses were once home to American officers and their families, but South Korea has gained control of this tract of land on the southeastern tip of the Army’s Yongsan Garrison, nearly two decades after the U.S. and Korea set in motion a plan to relocate the bulk of America’s troops in the country to a location south of Seoul and return the property to the government. The village, which consists of 18 buildings, is now open to the public, and it is crowded with people who came to get a glimpse of the inside of the garrison and to snap selfies against the backdrop of American-style, two- and three-story townhouses.

Nov 30, 2021By Lee Min-young
'Little America in Korea': Yongsan US Army homes open up to Korean public

'Hellbound' tops Netflix's most-viewed TV shows

The South Korean fantasy horror series "Hellbound" has hit number one on Netflix's list of most-watched TV shows. Data provided by streaming analytics firm FlixPatrol showed that the Korean-language Netflix original became the most-watched TV show in 24 nations including Korea, Mexico, Indonesia, and Belgium within 24 hours of its global premiere on Nov. 19. The show finished third in the United States. It pushed down "Squid Game," a Korean survival drama series which topped the global list for nearly two months, to second place.

Nov 22, 2021By Lee Min-young
'Hellbound' tops Netflix's most-viewed TV shows
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