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Oct 24, 2014 · Emotional Labor Workers’ Rights in Focus at Seoul Conference. SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A major conference addressing the rights and working conditions of emotional laborers, who make up 40% of South Korea’s workforce, was held at Seoul City Hall on November 20, drawing approximately 500 participants including industry workers, experts, and officials.
New 8,200-ton Aegis Destroyer Set for Delivery to Navy Next Week
4 days ago · SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The Navy will receive a new 8,200-ton destroyer armed with an advanced missile interception platform next week, officials said Wednesday, in a move expected to help bolster the military’s air defense capabilities against North Korean missiles. The Navy will receive the Jeongjo the Great destroyer, named after a visionary king of the Joseon Dynasty (1392 ...
South Korea Leads OECD in 5G Infrastructure and Connectivity, …
4 days ago · SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea has one of the best fifth-generation (5G) communications network infrastructures among the member states of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), a report showed Wednesday. The country had the highest number of 5G base stations relative to its population, with 593 stations per 100,000 inhabitants, as of last year ...
Immigration to South Korea Soars 51%, Fueled by Global Appeal …
6 days ago · SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Immigration to South Korea surged by 50.9% in 2023, placing it second among OECD nations in terms of year-over-year growth, powered in part by the global popularity of Korean culture, according to a new OECD report. The report, released on November 14, revealed that OECD member countries welcomed a record-breaking 6.5 million permanent residents in 2023 ...
South Korea's E-Commerce Market Set to Surpass $118 Billion in …
4 days ago · SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s e-commerce market is growing at a fast pace and is expected to grow 10.2 percent on-year to surpass 164 trillion won (US$118 billion) this year, a global market research firm said Wednesday. The Korean e-commerce market is set to reach 164.3 trillion won in 2024, up from 149.1 trillion won a year earlier, London-based GlobalData said in a ...
S. Korean Lead Cut to 3 Pts in World Cup Qualification Group past ...
4 days ago · SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s lead in their group for the Asian World Cup qualifiers has been cut from five points to three points, following the final set of matches for 2024, held Tuesday night across the Middle East. In the first of three Group B matches Tuesday in the third round of the qualification tournament, South Korea took a 1-1 draw against Palestine in Amman ...
Korean Investment in U.S. Hits Historic High, Showcasing Deep …
SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea directed 43% of its overseas investments to the United States last year, marking the highest proportion since 1988, as bilateral trade relations reached new heights. The surge comes amid record trade surpluses with the U.S., where intermediate goods like raw materials and components account for half of South Korean exports.
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Nov 12, 2024 · Survey Reveals Growing Acceptance of Cohabitation and Out-of-Wedlock Births in South Korea. SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Nearly 7 in 10 South Koreans believe that couples can live together without getting married, and almost 40 percent support having children outside of wedlock, a government report showed Tuesday, signaling a shift in perceptions around marriage and childbearing in the ...
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Oct 31, 2024 · Major South Korean Department Stores Unveil Elaborate Christmas Displays for Holiday Season. SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – In a coordinated seasonal effort, South Korea’s leading department stores are preparing to transform their spaces into festive wonderlands, with all major retailers set to reveal their Christmas decorations on December 1.