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

Korea Development Bank (KDB) has initiated the sale of the management right of global shipping and logistics company, HMM. HMM's privatization process is expected to proceed quickly, as KDB Chairman Kang Seog-hoon has pledged to expedite the sale of the shipping firm. KDB and the Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOBC), HMM's largest and second-largest shareholders, have jointly launched the process for appointing advisory companies for the sales deal earlier this week. They plan to receive pro

Hyundai Motor Group's announcement that it will recruit production line workers for the first time in a decade has drawn the attention of tens of thousands of job seekers. The recruitment page on Hyundai's website saw over 30,000 visitors on the first day of applications, causing server slowdowns throughout the day, according to the company. This recruitment drive, which ends on March 12, will see Hyundai hire 400 production line workers in July, the first such hiring spree since 2013. The anno

Korea's Rural Development Administration (RDA) recently celebrated Samgyeopsal Day, also known as Pork Belly Eating Day, by introducing a new addition to grilled pork cuts: the pork head specialty cuts. The RDA has been pushing to increase the value of pork head, which is categorized as a pig by-product, and to promote the consumption of new grilled cuts beyond the popular pork belly and pork shoulder in the United States. The specialty cuts of pork head include six different cuts: occiput, jo

Foreign diplomats representing various countries in Korea, including Singapore, Turkey, and Colombia, recently shared their experiences in public human resource development in Korea during a meeting held by the National Human Resources Development Institute (NHI) at its Gwacheon Global Leadership Campus. The meeting was attended by diplomats from 14 countries, including existing partner countries that have signed business agreements with NHI and participated in foreign civil service training pro

Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon, who was on a tour of three African countries as a special envoy of President Yoon, visited the Republic of Angola on March 1 to seek backing for the 2030 Busan World Expo bid and to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. During his visit to the Republic of Angola, Mayor Park held a meeting with President João Lourenço to discuss ways of strengthening practical cooperation between the two countries and to request support for the 2030 Busan World Expo bid.

The digital age has transformed the way people interact with the world, but older adults are being left behind. The issue of digital marginalization among the elderly is prevalent in many countries worldwide, including Germany, Japan, and South Korea. This marginalization is characterized by factors such as age, gender, education, and income level. These factors contribute to an information gap, which can further isolate older adults from society. According to a report by the International Tele

The city of Busan has announced that it is offering drastically reduced sale prices and extended payment deadlines for the development of the Saha-gu's Dadae Incinerator site, which is one of the city's long-term development projects. The sale of the site, which was auctioned twice last year but was unsuccessful, will be closely watched. The Dadae Incinerator site has been appraised at 30.3 billion won in 2018, but it rose to 42.47 billion won in April last year. The appraised value has increas

The "medical school black hole" phenomenon is causing concern in Korea as it is resulting in a shortage of talent in other fields. This trend refers to the increasing number of science and engineering students being drawn to medical schools. The recent college entrance exam results have shown that this trend is intensifying, with more students dropping out of their acceptance to attend medical school. This year, 29.5% (1,343) of successful applicants to top universities like Seoul National Univ

South Korea's love for high-rise apartments is growing at an astonishing pace, with the country's total area of building permits for high-rise buildings with 30 floors or more reaching 16.65 million square meters in 2022, marking the second consecutive year of expansion. A recent study by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport also revealed that eight of the top 10 skyscrapers in the country are located in Busan, a popular coastal city. However, various researches conducted globall

The Ministry of Oceans, Maritime Affairs, and Fisheries(MOF) has announced the 'Fishing Village Destinations of March' for tourists looking to explore Korea's natural and cultural heritage. Daedo Village in Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Ijak Village in Ongjin-gun, Incheon are selected for their natural beauty and vast tidal flats. Daedo Fishing Village, situated on Daedo Island, offers visitors an array of activities such as fishing, sightseeing, and walking along the coastal promenade with

Busan City has announced the implementation of a new certification system that calculates and certifies the amount of greenhouse gas reduction resulting from tree planting programs sponsored by companies and organizations. The “Greenhouse Gas Reduction Contribution Certification System,” which is the first of its kind in the country, aims to recognize and incentivize companies and organizations that voluntarily engage in tree planting programs to reduce their carbon footprint. Certificates will

Busan City has selected four residential areas as preliminary candidates for the second year of the "Happy Challenge" project. The selected areas are Dong-gu (Jwacheon-dong and Bumil-dong), Buk-gu (Mandeok-dong), Saha-gu (Sinpyeong-dong and Jangnim-dong), and Sasang-gu (Gwaebeop-dong and Gamjeon-dong). The Happy Challenge project is a city revitalization initiative launched by the Busan Metropolitan City government. The project aims to create a unique 15-minute city in Busan, where citizens can