SEOUL, Jul. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Despite monthslong efforts by the medical community and the government for a breakthrough, over 10,000 striking trainee doctors were presumed to leave hospitals as they have decided not to withdraw their resignations, the health ministry said Thursday. More than 90 percent of around 13,000 junior doctors walked off their [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of South Korean teenagers prescribed methylphenidate, a medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), increased by approximately 26% in the past year, according to data released by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on July 16. Commonly mischaracterized as a “study-enhancing drug,” methylphenidate was prescribed [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that a majority of South Korean teachers believe their basic political rights should be guaranteed. These educators argue that the lack of such rights is a primary reason for the failure to properly protect teachers’ authority and normalize public education. The survey, conducted from July [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – For the first time in 18 years, private sector jobs have surpassed government positions as the most sought-after career path among South Korean youth, according to a new government report. The shift comes as young job seekers face increasingly lengthy periods of unemployment, with the average time to secure a [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The customs agency said Wednesday the number of drug trafficking attempts into South Korea rose 11 percent on-year during the first half of 2024. The number of drug trafficking attempts came to 362 cases, up from 325 cases a year earlier, according to the Korea Customs Service (KCS). It [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that 7 out of 10 South Koreans view negatively the “pay more, receive more” national pension reform proposal discussed by the 21st National Assembly. The Korea Enterprises Federation (KEF) commissioned Mono Research to conduct a nationwide survey from June 17 to 26, polling 1,034 adults [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – With their distinctive black masks, round ears, and elongated snouts, raccoon dogs are becoming an increasingly common sight in South Korea’s capital city. These native animals, weighing between 4 to 10 kilograms and growing up to 68 centimeters in length, have traditionally inhabited rural areas across the Korean Peninsula. However, [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – A South Korean court has upheld the government’s decision to revoke the citizenship of a Pakistani man who concealed his polygamous marriage when applying for naturalization. The Seoul Administrative Court ruled against the plaintiff, identified only as Mr. A, who had sued the Ministry of Justice to overturn the cancellation [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Trainee doctors appeared to have shown little signs of returning to work as hospitals were set to complete accepting their resignations on Monday, despite the government’s proposal of an olive branch to end a prolonged walkout. Accepting resignations would help trainee doctors, who have left their worksites since late [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In the first half of this year, South Korea witnessed an unprecedented increase in workers over 70, highlighting the country’s rapidly aging workforce and sparking debates about extending employment for older citizens. According to data released by Statistics Korea on July 14, the number of employed individuals aged 70 and [...]