koreapro

koreapro, 13 days ago to random

ICYMI: "Lee [Jae-myung] argues that providing a one-time payment of [$180] to every citizen would alleviate the financial burden on households, offering much-needed relief to families struggling to cope with high inflation rates," writes @koreanforeigner. https://koreapro.org/2024/04/why-universal-cash-handouts-would-have-unintended-consequences-for-south-korea/

koreapro, 19 days ago to random

ANALYSIS: "The Korea Police Agency reported a 20% increase in illegal filming incidents from 2019 to 2022. However, the arrest rate for suspects in these cases dropped by 10% during the same period," writes @hyoj_kim. https://koreapro.org/2024/04/south-koreas-spy-camera-epidemic-persists-despite-stricter-laws/

koreapro, 1 month ago to random

ANALYSIS: In South Korea, residents fight to preserve nature from encroaching golf courses

“Both the ruling People Power Party and the main opposition Democratic Party support the rapid construction of new golf courses,” writes Ifang Bremer.

https://koreapro.org/2024/04/in-south-korea-residents-fight-to-preserve-nature-from-encroaching-golf-courses/

koreapro, 1 month ago to random

ANALYSIS: In South Korea, residents fight to preserve nature from encroaching golf courses

"To cater to golfers’ demands, the Yoon administration announced plans to promote the construction of 30 new golf courses by 2027," writes Ifang Bremer.

https://koreapro.org/2024/04/in-south-korea-residents-fight-to-preserve-nature-from-encroaching-golf-courses/

koreapro, 1 month ago to random

In 20 years, it's estimated that foreigners will make up 5.7% of the population, with one in ten working-age individuals projected to be foreign due to a rapid decline in the native population.

https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=214862

koreapro, 1 month ago to random

Unionized bus drivers in Seoul are set to strike from Thursday over failed wage hike negotiations amid multiple negotiation rounds and a city government push for a wage freeze.

https://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=184440

koreapro, 1 month ago to random

ICYMI: South Korean proposal to pay foreigners less sparks uproar over worker rights

“It is unreasonable for consumers to demand high-quality services when they expect to pay below market prices,” professor Choi Young told Korea Pro.

https://koreapro.org/2024/03/south-korean-proposal-to-pay-foreigners-less-sparks-uproar-over-worker-rights/

koreapro, 1 month ago to random

ANALYSIS: South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding

“China will likely view any move by South Korea to join the group as a further sign of Seoul’s drift toward the U.S.,” writes John Lee.

https://koreapro.org/2024/03/south-korea-eyes-joining-g7-but-faces-hurdles-amid-democratic-backsliding/

koreapro, 2 months ago to random

Pastor Lee Dong-hwan, expelled by the Methodist Church of Korea for blessing same-sex couples, plans to file legal charges against the Methodist Church's decision and challenge his disfellowship in court.

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240315050402

koreapro, 2 months ago to random

ANALYSIS: South Korea’s youth exodus challenges corporate culture

"As a result of these misunderstandings, younger workers tend to feel stifled by hierarchical workplace structures," writes Kim Yeon-joong.

https://koreapro.org/2024/03/south-koreas-youth-exodus-challenges-corporate-culture/

koreapro, 2 months ago to meta

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of #Meta, is planning his first visit to #Korea in over a decade as early as next week, with potential discussions on artificial intelligence chips and generative AI issues if he meets with #Samsung Electronics Chair Lee Jae-yong.

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240221050657

koreapro, 3 months ago to Korean

The #Korean Intern Resident Association plans to hold a virtual meeting to discuss potential collective actions against the government's proposed increase in medical school enrollment quotas.

https://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=183639

koreapro, 3 months ago to random

ANALYSIS: Egg-freezing surge in South Korea signals deeper demographic woes

"This policy has ignited debate, particularly around the implications of promoting egg freezing as a viable path to parenthood amid uncertain success rates," writes @hyoj_kim.

https://koreapro.org/2024/02/egg-freezing-surge-in-south-korea-signals-deeper-demographic-woes/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

koreapro, 3 months ago to SEOUL

The rise in unmanned stores in #SouthKorea, totaling 6,323 across various sectors, has led to an increase in thefts, with 84% of such crimes occurring in #Seoul, according to recent studies.

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-02-09/national/socialAffairs/Police-vexed-by-petty-complaints-from-unmanned-store-owners/1977351

koreapro, 3 months ago to random

The South Korean government said there has been no meaningful change in the degree of radiation after 5.5 tons of wastewater was leaked from a purification device at Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.

http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=183610

koreapro, 3 months ago to random

South Korea's tech sector is witnessing a rapid rise in labor unions, with Yanolja joining the movement for job security.

Unionization surges as Nexon, Kakao, Naver and Smilegate workers push for fair practices and employment stability.

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-02-02/business/tech/Trade-unions-surge-across-tech-as-workers-seek-job-security-/1972426

koreapro, 3 months ago to random

The EV boom has hit Korea's traditional auto repair shops hard, with a quarter closing down, signaling a significant shift in the industry as high rent and subdued demand for combustion engine cars take a toll on livelihoods.

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-01-30/business/industry/A-quarter-of-Koreas-car-repair-shops-close-as-EV-boom-takes-toll/1969417#google_vignette

koreapro, 3 months ago to Korea

#Korea Mine Rehabilitation and Mineral Resources Corp. plans to file a $747 million claim against #Panama over losses from the shutdown of a #copper mine, citing environmental and #humanrights concerns in the local community.

https://www.kedglobal.com/business-politics/newsView/ked202401250017

koreapro, 3 months ago to random

#SouthKorea plans to implement AI-powered flood warnings ahead of the summer flood season, aiming to enhance public safety following deadly floods in 2023.

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240126000570

koreapro, 3 months ago to Korea

ANALYSIS: Why the public called for #Korea’s new ‘mugshot disclosure’ act, despite misuse

"There isn’t sufficient evidence to support the assumption that releasing...suspects' identities would decrease #crime rates," write Jeongmin Kim and Joon Ha Park.

https://koreapro.org/2024/01/why-the-public-called-for-koreas-new-mugshot-disclosure-act-despite-misuse/

koreapro, 3 months ago to SEOUL

The #Seoul High Court sided with #Korea’s antitrust regulator on Wednesday, slapping #Google with a fine of $168.6 million for prohibiting smartphone manufacturers from utilizing another mobile operating system apart from Android.

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-01-24/business/industry/High-Court-slaps-Google-with-169-million-antitrust-fine/1966203

koreapro, 3 months ago to random

ANALYSIS: Experts call for action amid South Korea’s rapid demographic change

"Despite #SouthKorea’s status as a 'multicultural country' by #OECD standards, some argue that Korean society is not prepared to coexist with foreign residents," writes Dohee Kim.

https://koreapro.org/2024/01/experts-call-for-action-amid-south-koreas-rapid-demographic-change/

koreapro, 3 months ago to Korea

Chinese property ownership in #Korea has seen a more than threefold increase since 2016, with 72,180 of 181,391 properties now owned by #Chinese nationals, marking a significant rise from 24,035 in 2016.

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/biz/2024/01/126_367455.html

koreapro, 3 months ago to random

South Korea's trade commission has decided to lift the anti-dumping tariff imposed on Japanese stainless steel bars since 2004 this week, as domestic producers did not request a tariff extension.

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20240121000900320?section=news

koreapro, 4 months ago to random

South Korean police have launched an inquiry into the handling of late actor #LeeSunkyun's drug investigation following calls for transparency by filmmakers and actors, including '#Parasite' director #BongJoonho.

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20240118000840