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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 20:04

Umbrella union to stage large-scale rally in central Seoul this week

Umbrella union to stage large-scale rally in central Seoul this week

The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), the biggest umbrella labor union in Korea, will hold a large-scale rally in central Seoul this week in protest of the government's labor policies, union and police officials said Tuesday.

2023-05-30 17:28

Gov't to extend period of stay for seasonal migrant workers to 8 months

Gov't to extend period of stay for seasonal migrant workers to 8 months

Korea will extend the maximum period of stay for seasonal migrant workers from the current five months to eight months to tackle chronic labor shortages in its agricultural and fisheries sectors, the justice and agriculture ministries said Tuesday.

2023-05-30 16:31

No. of foreign travelers to Korea up almost sevenfold on-year in April

No. of foreign travelers to Korea up almost sevenfold on-year in April

The number of foreign travelers to Korea surged by sevenfold in April from a year earlier on eased travel restrictions amid efforts to return to pre-pandemic normalcy, data showed Tuesday.

2023-05-30 15:45

Retail sales up 4% in April on outdoor activities, shopping events

Retail sales up 4% in April on outdoor activities, shopping events

Retail sales in Korea rose 4 percent on-year in April on the back of people's growing outdoor activities and various promotional events by major discount stores, the industry ministry said Tuesday.

2023-05-30 12:01

Proportion of women execs at major firms nears 7% in Q1

Proportion of women execs at major firms nears 7% in Q1

The proportion of female executives at Korea's major companies came to 7 percent in the first quarter of 2023 following last year's implementation of a related law, a corporate tracker said Tuesday.

2023-05-30 10:27

Local governments appeal to young generations through YouTube

Local governments appeal to young generations through YouTube

A growing number of local governments are attempting to reflect the tastes of young people and capture their hearts and minds through YouTube. Until recent years, local governments have mainly presented promotional and policy videos in a formal style and consequently gained little attention.

Jun Ji-hye | 2023-05-29 16:25

Passenger travel on Korea-China routes at 13% of pre-pandemic level

Passenger travel on Korea-China routes at 13% of pre-pandemic level

Passenger travel on Korea-Chinese routes stayed at 13 percent of pre-pandemic levels in the January-April period in contrast with a rapid recovery in other Asian routes, the transport ministry said Monday.

2023-05-29 11:18

Asiana stops selling A321-200 emergency seats after man opened aircraft door mid-air

Asiana stops selling A321-200 emergency seats after man opened aircraft door mid-air

Asiana Airlines, Korea's second-biggest carrier, said Sunday it has stopped selling certain emergency seats of A321-200 passenger jets following a recent incident in which a passenger opened a door of the same aircraft model just before landing.

2023-05-28 13:08

Man arrested for opening airplane emergency exit during flight

Calls grow for regulations on AI technology on webcomics

Calls grow for regulations on AI technology on webcomics

With the ongoing advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) within the realm of the creative industry, there is an increasing demand to establish guidelines for its use and to safeguard the intellectual property rights of artists. Earlier this month, Naver Webtoon, a digital comics platform by Korea's largest portal Naver, introduced Toon Filter, its AI image generator. Thi...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-05-27 15:52

Temples celebrate Buddha's birthday

Temples celebrate Buddha's birthday

Temples across Korea held ceremonies celebrating Buddha's birthday Saturday without social distancing measures for the first time in four years.

2023-05-27 10:07

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