Next Sohee Exposes Labor Exploitation And Emotional Stress In The Korean Workplace

Busan, South Korea is making significant efforts to become an English-friendly city in order to attract foreign investment and stimulate its economy. However, despite these efforts, Korea still falls behind its global competitors, such as the Netherlands (1st) and Singapore (2nd), in terms of English proficiency. According to the 2022 EF English Proficiency Index, Korea ranks 36th out of 111 countries worldwide. English proficiency is a key factor in attracting foreign investment, as companies

The Korean labor market has been a hot topic of discussion recently, with its severe polarization into large firms versus small and medium-sized companies. As previously discussed, regular employees of large companies account for only 12% of the workers in Korea, leaving small and mid-sized companies struggling with chronic labor shortages. This issue is also relevant to Busan, which is home to many small and medium-sized businesses that face similar challenges in attracting and retaining worker

Mayor Park Heong-joon, the Special Envoy for the 2030 Busan World Expo bid appointed by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, completed a successful tour of three African countries from February 22. The countries visited were the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of South Africa, and the Republic of Angola. During the tour, Mayor Park met with high-level officials, including presidents, kings, prime ministers, deputy prime ministers, foreign ministers, finance ministers, and transportation minis

As the world's population grows, the issue of food security becomes more pressing. With limited arable land available for farming, new methods of food production are necessary to ensure that people have access to fresh and healthy food. One promising solution is vertical farming, which involves growing crops in stacked layers. However, many countries, including Korea, have yet to fully embrace this innovative method of food production. Recent various studies have explored the feasibility of ver

Busan and Riyadh are two dynamic cities that are both competing to host the 2030 World Expo, a global event that showcases innovation, technology, and culture. While both cities have unique features and attractions, they also have much in common. Let's compare these two cities across different categories and explore what makes each city a compelling choice to host the 2030 World Expo. Economy Busan and Riyadh are two bustling cities with thriving economies. Busan, a major seaport city, plays

Korea is facing a daunting challenge: a rapidly declining birth rate. The country's total fertility rate of 0.7 is one of the lowest in the world, less than half of the OECD average of 1.59. This trend is particularly evident in major cities such as Seoul, Busan, and Incheon, where the fertility rate is below 0.8. Experts argue that piecemeal and short-term policies are not enough to address this complex issue and that a comprehensive and long-term approach is needed. One promising strategy is

Controversy surrounds tech site CNET after it was revealed that the company has been quietly using artificial intelligence (AI) to produce articles, and is now doing extensive layoffs that include several longtime employees. While the use of AI in journalism is not new, some experts and readers question its reliability and ethics. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, the layoffs total around a dozen people or about 10 percent of the public masthead, and are part of a reorganiza

The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and many administrative agencies in South Korea are eagerly anticipating its arrival. However, it is important to not only admire the capabilities of these new technologies but also to consider their social impact. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives, it is essential to have a discourse that goes beyond the traditional engineering and technical perspectives. One of the most s

After a tumultuous year due to the pandemic, fifteen universities in Busan have recently announced the results of their 2023 freshman class admissions. However, only one university out of the fifteen, Korea Maritime University, managed to fill all available spots, leaving the other fourteen with unfilled seats. The total number of students enrolled out of a total of 31,180 was 29,921, resulting in a 95.9% enrollment rate. This year's rate represents a 4.2% increase compared to last year's recor

The rapid urbanization of Korea has led to the construction of numerous new towns in recent decades. However, the development of these new towns has come at a cost, with many facing high vacancy rates and a lack of community engagement. This is particularly evident in the case of Myeongji International New Town in Busan, which has become a cautionary tale of the pitfalls of new city construction. As part of an investigation into the state of urban planning in Busan, this reporter recently visit

Why Korean Journalism Needs to Revisit Its Priorities and Address the Threats Posed by the Use of Algorithms Korean journalism is facing unprecedented challenges today, as the industry confronts the dual pressures of declining revenues and the rise of algorithmic tools that have transformed the way news is produced and consumed. The advent of algorithms and machine learning has led to a surge in the production of news content, but at the cost of accuracy, quality, and credibility. In this edito

The Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum recently reopened its annex as a humanities complex cultural space that combines museums, libraries, and archives. The opening ceremony was held on March 2, 2023, and was attended by city and district councilors, humanities and cultural organizations, and the general public. The Busan Modern and Contemporary History Museum Annex is a Western-style modern building built in 1929. It was previously the Busan branch of the Oriental Development Compan