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

Several South Korean shipbuilders are facing delays in production due to a shortage of workers. As a result, local governments are offering unconventional subsidies of around 10 million won (approximately $8,500) to attract more laborers this year. Hyundai Heavy Industries, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, and Samsung Heavy Industries, three of the country's biggest shipbuilders, are experiencing delays of up to two months based on dockyard plans. While the number of orders is increasi

The Korea Tourism Organization has released its recommended places to visit in March under the theme of "Travel with Music". Music has the power to move people's hearts, and it becomes even more magical in travel destinations. These recommended destinations offer romantic spaces that will leave visitors with memories as warm as the sunshine in spring, when everything is revitalized. The six best places to visit in March are: * 'HiKR Ground' in Jung-gu, Seoul, where you can feel like a K-pop s

Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon recently visited South Africa as a special envoy of President Yoon Suk-yeol to negotiate support for the 2030 Busan World Expo bid. During his visit, he met with South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, to request her support for the bid and to discuss ways to strengthen practical cooperation between the two countries. Mayor Park's delegation included representatives from Busan City, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the 2030

The decision on which country will host the 2030 World Expo hinges on the opening of the Gadeokdo New Airport in Busan. In April, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) will conduct a due diligence visit to evaluate the transportation system, with the airport playing a pivotal role in Busan's bid to host the global event. The method and timeline of the airport's construction are the critical issues that the South Korean government needs to address to ensure that the Gadeokdo New Airport

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of South Korea has announced that the National Assembly has passed the amendment to the Promotion of Cartoons Act. This amendment addresses the use of standard contracts and reflects the changing environment of the webtoon industry. The long-awaited amendment to the Promotion of Cartoons Act revises the definition of the webtoon, which now includes various types of web-based comics, and creates a new definition for traditional comics. This change cla

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) have announced the selection of five new "Specialized Night Tourism Cities" in South Korea. This exciting announcement brings the total number of "Night Tourism Specialized Cities" in the country to seven, including Incheon Metropolitan City and Tongyeong City, which were selected in 2022. The five new cities chosen through a competition offer unique and distinctive nighttime experiences to visitors. Th

Busan City has been chosen by the Ministry of Employment and Labor to participate in the 'Customized Job Creation Project for Regional Industries.' The city has secured KRW 9.6 billion in national funding for the initiative and pledged to invest KRW 12 billion, including municipal expenses, to create 2,215 jobs tailored to the local market. This significant investment in job creation offers a promising outlook for the region's economic growth and employment. The 'Customized Job Creation Project

Busan Metropolitan City has announced that it has been selected for the "Local Innovation Project Based on Local Government-University Cooperation," a public offering project by the Ministry of Education. The project aims to help local universities and promote innovation in the region. The "Busan Regional Innovation Platform Project" is a collaborative initiative comprising 81 local innovation institutions, including Busan City, 21 local universities, education offices, companies, and public in

As the manufacturing industry in Korea continues to decline, a number of old industrial complexes have been left outdated and polluting, impacting the growth and development of their respective cities. Busan is among these cities, with many of its old industrial complexes in a state of disrepair and having a negative impact on the city's aesthetics. However, by leveraging creative strategies and taking cues from successful revitalization projects in other cities worldwide, Busan can transform th

Korea's Sinpyeong-Jangnim Industrial Complex, located in the Saha-gu district in western Busan, has been a pillar of the country's manufacturing industry for over four decades. With over 600 companies employing more than 15,000 people, the complex has played a vital role in the local economy. However, with the changing demands of the modern workforce and the rise of knowledge-based industries, the complex has faced challenges adapting to the times. In response, the Ministry of Trade, Industry,

Busan City has announced that it has supported the domestic construction of two small and medium-sized ships over the past two years as part of the 'Small Ship Export Assistance Program.' The initiative, which aims to revitalize the small and medium-sized shipbuilding industry, has generated sales worth KRW 17.2 billion for ship design and equipment companies. The 'Small Ship Export Assistance Program' is a joint effort by the Korea Shipbuilding and Marine Equipment Research Institute(KOMERI),

Busan City has completed the first year of the "Power Semiconductor Talent Sharing University," a joint project by 13 local universities and small and medium-sized businesses aimed at developing human resources for the semiconductor industry. This program, part of the Ministry of Education's LINC 3.0 project, offers specialized courses in semiconductor technology taught by top experts from each of the 11 participating universities. During the first year of the program, 304 out of 324 trainees c