SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) –The Korean Nurses Association (KNA) has publicly endorsed the government’s medical reform initiatives, including the expansion of medical school admissions quotas. At an emergency press conference held on February 14 in front of the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, the KNA expressed strong support for these reforms. Highlighting the critical [...]
SEJONG, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements has revealed a more pronounced tendency among urban residents in South Korea to exclude foreign immigrants and workers compared to their rural counterparts. The study, titled “Are Cities Really Tolerant? A Comparison of Urban and Rural Residents’ Attitudes [...]
BERLIN, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent feature by a German news outlet highlighted Korea’s burgeoning AI scene, showcasing innovative uses of artificial intelligence across various sectors. The report marveled at the sight of an avatar, crafted with AI assistance, greeting guests at hotel check-ins, easily mistaken for a living person even upon closer inspection. [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Starting this year, every mother who gives birth in Seoul will be eligible to receive a financial assistance of 1 million won. Announced on February 13, the city government has eliminated the requirement of residing in Seoul for at least six months, making the support available to all mothers who [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) –Delivery riders in Seoul have submitted 1,500 petitions to the prosecution, demanding harsh penalties for a 20-year-old club DJ, identified only as Ahn, who caused a fatal accident by hitting a motorcycle delivery worker while driving under the influence of alcohol in Gangnam. The incident has sparked outrage among riders [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – In 2023, South Korea witnessed a significant increase in refugee applications, with over 5,000 Russians seeking asylum, marking a record high. According to a December report from the Ministry of Justice, a total of 18,838 refugee applications were filed throughout the year, showing a 63% increase from the 11,539 applications [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – An association of trainee doctors was seen shifting into cautious mode Tuesday after it set up an emergency committee in protest of a government plan to increase the number of medical students, as the health ministry called on them to avert collective action against the plan. The Korean Intern [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The results of a recent study indicate that elementary students who frequently use social media platforms like Facebook and KakaoTalk tend to have a more negative perception of their bodies. Published in the latest edition of the “Health and Social Welfare Review” by the Korea Institute for Health and Social [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The health ministry on Tuesday called for trainee doctors to avert looming collective actions in protest of a plan to increase the number of medical students by 2,000. Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo also said the government was “relieved” as an association of trainee doctors made no announcement [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) –In response to a noticeable disinterest in public sector jobs among younger South Koreans, commonly referred to as the MZ generation, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has unveiled plans to enhance welfare benefits to prevent early-career civil servant turnover and attract talented individuals. The initiative aims to create an environment where [...]