WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A U.S. diplomat expressed concerns Tuesday over North Korean detainees in China who are at the risk of torture if repatriated, calling on Beijing to comply with the international principle of non-refoulement. Jung Pak, deputy special representative for North Korea, made the remarks during a forum on the human [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – All elementary schools in Seoul will be installed with telephone recorders to record calls from parents, while a chatbot will be introduced across elementary to high schools to deal with parental complaints on behalf of teachers, the Seoul education chief said Tuesday. The plan, announced by Cho Hee-yeon, superintendent [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The suspect in last month’s attempted rape and killing of a woman on a hiking trail in Seoul has told investigators that he took his cue from a similar case last year in which a man kicked a woman unconscious for a suspected rape attempt in the southeastern city [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – The national human rights watchdog recommended legislation Thursday to ensure that inmates will not be held in disciplinary solitary confinement for an extended period. The National Human Rights Commission made the recommendation to the justice minister over a petition filed by an inmate after he had been put in [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey has revealed that two-thirds of South Korean teachers have experienced verbal abuse, while around 20 percent have experienced physical threats and violence. Furthermore, 40 percent of teachers exhibit severe depression symptoms, while 17 percent have contemplated suicide. The Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union and Green [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Starting this week, anybody who calls a teacher will be informed in advance that their conversation may be recorded, the Ministry of Education said Monday, stepping up its efforts to protect teachers from abusive complaints by parents. Kindergartens, and elementary, middle and high schools across the country will be [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it will launch the Wheelchair-Accessible Restrooms Discovery initiative, a joint effort with the city’s residents. The project, set to operate from Sept. 1 to Dec. 9, aims to improve the convenience of outings for individuals using wheelchairs, including those who are disabled or [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea National Park Service on Thursday announced the launch of a new ecological program across 14 national parks, inviting disabled individuals to participate. Mount Bukhan, Taean Seaside, and Byeonsanbando national parks will offer specialized wheelchairs, allowing disabled individuals to relish in the exquisite landscapes. For those with visual [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean baseball league said Wednesday it will launch a voice narration service catering to visually impaired baseball fans. The service will be available at three baseball stadiums in Seoul, Busan and Gwangju — namely Jamsil Baseball Stadium, Sajik Baseball Stadium and Gwangju-Kia Champions Field — and will [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — The state-run railway operator should give foreigners registered as disabled the same discount on train tickets as local disabled people receive, the state human rights watchdog said Tuesday. The National Human Rights Commission of Korea put forward the opinion after a woman filed a petition last year that her [...]