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Gov't inactive info disclosure service irks citizens

While writing the article “Is your curry ethical?” about two Bangladeshi chefs’ unethical labor conditions on Oct. 5, The Korea Times wanted to check for more legal loopholes regarding the E-7 visa system, which is issued to workers in 85 job categories including researchers, engineers, nurses, interpreters and tourism experts.

Reporter's Notebook | 2016-10-13 15:39

1st step into journalism at police station

Cub reporters in Korea undergo a harsh training procedure called “satsumawari,” which refers to coverage training at police stations. The term originated from Japanese compound words meaning “police” and “rotation.” As seen by the word, young reporters rotate through three to six police stations in Seoul, covering police work.

Reporter's Notebook | 2016-09-21 17:12

Google faces scrutiny by Korean regulators

Search engine giant Google is facing increasing scrutiny by Korean regulators over the latest series of heated controversies surrounding its alleged involvement in tax evasion and abuse of its market dominance.

Reporter's Notebook | 2016-07-24 17:16

Do other than blaming low oil prices

Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor Lee Ju-yeol is a man of confidence. He speaks openly on macroeconomic issues and is not afraid to challenge the government when he has different views on the economy and financial markets.

Reporter's Notebook | 2016-07-15 16:19

AIIB vice president's qualifications questioned

Questions have arisen as to whether Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Vice President Hong Ky-ttack is qualified for his position.

Reporter's Notebook | 2016-06-20 15:40

KDB's moral hazard

The recent shambles over the prosecution’s investigation over Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) and Korea Development Bank (KDB) reminds many of how seriously the state-run bank was morally slack over using taxpayers’ money.

Reporter's Notebook | 2016-06-12 17:32

New PyeongChang chief has big shoes to fill

Cho Yang-ho, chief of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, abruptly passed the leadership torch to former Commerce Minister Lee Hee-beom last week, with only 22 months left before Korea’s first-ever Winter Games.

Reporter's Notebook | 2016-05-11 17:17

It's English, stupid!

On a recent business trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this reporter bumped into a group of UAE businessmen in an elevator at the InterContinental Hotel.

Reporter's Notebook | 2016-04-03 16:31

Mexico: next emerging market for Korea

Expectations are rising that President Park Geun-hye’s upcoming trip to Mexico will speed up expansion of local companies into the relatively untapped yet highly potential market.

Reporter's Notebook | 2016-03-31 16:53

Anti-terrorism bill threatens IT ecosystem in Korea

Korea’s first anti-terrorism bill, endorsed by the National Assembly after opposition lawmakers delivered a marathon relay of filibuster speeches, has drawn much criticism, including from within the information and technology (IT) industry.

Reporter's Notebook | 2016-03-07 16:52

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