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Union for temporary workers demands direct talks with presidentSocial affairsNov 26, 2018A group under the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions demanded direct talks with President Moon Jae-in on Monday, denouncing him for not keeping his promise to turn all temporary workers into regula... -
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[Feature] Why do people spit on streets in Korea?Social affairsNov 26, 2018In his first visit to Korea, Jason Yin said he had an unpleasant experience witnessing Koreans spitting on pavements multiple times during his two-week stay here. “Without showing any signs of guilt... -
Seoul to expand operation of nighttime buses for year-endSocial affairsNov 22, 2018The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Thursday it will launch additional nighttime bus services and expand operations of existing bus lines to meet the increase in demand expected at the end of the ... -
Under pressure, Supreme Court decides to punish scandal-ridden judgesSocial affairsNov 22, 2018Korea’s top court said it will resume disciplinary procedures for justices involved in a massive judiciary power abuse case, apparently under pressure from ongoing public discussions on impeaching th... -
Unions strike against flexible work hour systemSocial affairsNov 21, 2018Korea’s major labor umbrella union staged a walkout Wednesday to protest the government plan to expand the implementation of flexible work-hour system. About 160,000 members of the Korean Confederat... -
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[Newsmaker] Violent criminals banned from working in delivery business for up to 20 yearsSocial affairsNov 20, 2018The government said Tuesday that those convicted of violent crimes such as sexual and child-related abuse will be banned from working in the delivery business for up to 20 years. The proposed revisi... -
Veteran lawmaker warns against ‘anti-Moon alliance’PoliticsNov 20, 2018A veteran lawmaker criticized opposition members who are moving to form an alliance against President Moon Jae-in, saying it was “not right” to prevent a head of state from doing his duty. In a radi... -
Abuse of judiciary power a serious violation of Constitution: judgesSocial affairsNov 19, 2018In the wake of a massive judiciary power abuse scandal, a group of judges on Monday said the judges involved in the irregularities have “seriously violated the Constitution,” and addressed the need f... -
Gyeonggi governor denounces police for accusing wife of Twitter libelSocial affairsNov 19, 2018Gyeonggi Province Gov. Lee Jae-myung criticized police Monday, after they announced his wife as the owner of a Twitter account that spread false rumors about his political opponents. In a press conf... -
Seoul considers new taxis for pets, women, seniorsSocial affairsNov 16, 2018Seoul Metropolitan Government said Friday that it is reviewing to introduce new taxi services for pets and women, amid rising conflict between taxi drivers and carpooling services. According to an o... -
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[From the scene] As flights stop, Korean students take Suneung testEducationNov 15, 2018On the day of Suneung, South Korea’s college scholastic ability test, hundreds of thousands of students looking both determined and nervous flocked to test sites across the country. Cheering crowds ... -
Right-wing lawyer criticizes Liberty Korea Party, vows to work for conservative reformPoliticsNov 14, 2018Jun Won-tchack, a right-wing lawyer and political pundit who was recently fired from the main opposition Liberty Korea Party’s reinforcement committee, expressed regret over his dismissal on Wednesda... -
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[From the Scene] Culmination of years of preparation, Suneung is hereEducationNov 14, 2018Just a day before Thursday’s college scholastic ability test, or Suneung, a tense atmosphere prevailed as students geared up for the exam for which they have long prepared. Authorities also took nati... -
3 awarded grand prize in IYF English Speech ContestEducationNov 13, 2018International Youth Fellowship awarded grand prizes to three winners for its 18th English Speech Contest on Saturday. The annual contest with it final round in Sejong Hall at Seoul Human Resources D... -
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[Newsmaker] Seoul education office demands expulsion of twins for cheatingSocial affairsNov 13, 2018Seoul’s education office recommended Tuesday the expulsion of twins suspected of having cheating on exams and to take strong disciplinary actions against school officials, after police concluded a te...
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