SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The state human rights watchdog called Monday for measures to relieve the digital alienation of seniors by providing customized training and introducing senior-friendly digital devices. The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) said it made the recommendation to the science minister earlier this month, calling for the introduction [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — With less than 50 days remaining until South Korea’s parliamentary elections in April, concerns over the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfake videos and images are mounting, prompting heightened vigilance from election authorities. According to the National Election Commission (NEC), the country’s election watchdog, 129 pieces AI-generated media content [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The military plans to open its hospital emergency rooms to the public if doctors stage a massive walkout against the government’s plan to increase medical school admissions, the defense ministry said Monday. Thousands of trainee doctors were set to submit their resignations en masse later in the day in [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Sunday called for doctors to refrain from taking collective action amid their looming strike in protest of the government’s decision to raise medical school enrollment seats. Doctors have warned of a massive strike and other responses in opposition to the government’s decision [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Trainee doctors at major general hospitals in Seoul were set to submit their letters of collective resignation Monday, in an escalation of their protest against the government’s plan to boost the number of medical students. Concerns have been brewing as doctors warn of a large-scale strike and other responses [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Monday that the government will fully expand telemedicine services if doctors walk off their jobs in protest of the government’s plan to increase medical school admissions. Thousands of trainee doctors, such as residents at Seoul’s five major general hospitals, were poised to submit their [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has highlighted a significant perception gap among South Korean youths regarding the role of personal effort versus parental support in achieving success. According to a report by the National Youth Policy Institute, only 20% of young Koreans believe that one can succeed in society purely based on [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent revelation by the civic organization Gabjil 119 has shed light on the troubling practice of alleged “blacklists” created by companies, which reportedly hinder former employees’ efforts to secure new employment. One individual shared their ordeal of being threatened by their team leader with a ruined industry reputation after [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Starting February 19, the Korean National Police Agency will implement a portable identity verification system across all local police stations and substations to swiftly confirm the identities of individuals with dementia or those under the influence of alcohol. Utilizing compact fingerprint scanners and the police’s operational smartphones stationed at every [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korean Occupational Safety and Health Agency announced a significant expansion of its in-depth health screening support program, starting from February 19, aimed at workers vulnerable to brain and cardiovascular diseases due to night shifts, long hours, or advanced age, such as security guards, taxi and bus drivers, and [...]