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Labor & Environment

Tue, September 28, 2021 | 01:19

Seoul Metro union warns of strike in protest against restructuring plan

The labor union of Seoul Metro, the operator of Seoul subway system, warned Monday that it would stage a walkout next month if the authorities' plan to fire workers as part of restructuring measures is not withdrawn.

2021-08-23 14:30

4.0 magnitude quake hits waters off Korea's southwestern coast: KMA

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck waters off South Korea's southwestern coast Saturday morning, according to the country's weather agency.

2021-08-21 10:33

Gov't dismisses media criticism on P4G climate summit

The South Korean government on Thursday defended the outcome of a multilateral climate change summit it hosted in May, amid media criticism that it failed to receive endorsement from some advanced countries and international organizations. The Chosun Ilbo reported earlier that Britain, Germany, the European Union, the United Nations and others did not sign the Seoul Declarati...

2021-08-19 19:53

Millennials, Generation Z: Money-chasers or survivors of the gig economy?

Korea's baby boomers were educated to focus all their energy on one particular area of interest, at which they excelled and outperformed all others. They would keep honing their skills to be the best in one area of specialization. Lifetime job security in that field was assumed. Unlike their parents' generation, Millennials and Generation Z, or “MZ,” a portmanteau covering th...

Lee Gyu-lee | 2021-08-12 15:14

Carbon neutrality committee presents 3 road maps to phase out greenhouse gas by 2050

The presidential committee on carbon neutrality announced Thursday three policy road maps to achieve the goal of eliminating South Korea's greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, subject for deliberation by experts and stakeholders until later this year. President Moon Jae-in announced in October that the country will seek to go carbon neutral, or effectively reduce carbon emission...

2021-08-05 21:00

Shortage of nursing staff

Members of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions' public service division stage a performance exhibiting the difficulties caused by a shortage of nursing staff and their accumulated fatigue due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, during a press conference in front of Seoul City Hall, Thursday. Yonhap

Jung Da-min | 2021-08-05 16:55

Korea Forest Service, a model for cutting emissions through forestation

Cutting carbon emissions has become a worldwide obligation, forcing countries to make their own contributions to battle against climate change, whether they are advanced or developing. As one of the most effective means to cut emissions, forestation has garnered keen attention. This trend is shedding new light on efforts by the Korea Forest Service (KFS) to reach emissions re...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2021-08-05 07:37

Clean hydrogen to power Korea's 5th largest harbor by 2040

Korea's fifth largest harbor will become 100 percent hydrogen-based starting in 2040, as part of the central government's bid to neutralize the national carbon emission and join international efforts to slow down global warming.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2021-07-29 15:36

Over 50% of Naver employees experienced workplace bullying: labor ministry

More than half of employees at South Korean technology giant Naver reported having experienced bullying at work, the labor ministry said, calling for an improvement of its work culture.

2021-07-28 10:22

[INTERVIEW] The garbage warrior

The wildest job for environmental activist Hong Da-gyeong currently is hunting for illegal waste dumping sites in Korea, as most of them are hidden. Spending hours searching for clues online and using tips from her friends that lead to their locations are just parts of the job. The task can be life-threatening, as she sometimes encounters dumpers who do not want their garbage...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2021-07-28 08:34

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