SEJONG, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The national pension fund said Monday that the number of its recipients reached 7 million this month, marking the first time the milestone has been reached since its launch in 1988. “More than half of South Koreans aged 65 and above are currently receiving national pension,” the National Pension [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Following the recent suicide of a single mother in her 30s who was harassed by loan sharks, experts are calling for stronger enforcement of debt collection laws amid continuing reports of illegal collection practices. According to the Supreme Court’s Judicial Yearbook released November 24, only 13 cases (16.7%) out of [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of doctors arrested for drug-related offenses in South Korea is on track to hit a record high this year, with nearly 300 cases reported through October alone. This trend underscores growing concerns about drug abuse and misuse within the medical profession. Data submitted to Representative Yang Boo-nam of [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – In response to ongoing suspicions surrounding the fairness of South Korea’s national lottery, Donghang Lottery hosted a live broadcast of the Lotto 6/45 draw on November 23 to enhance transparency and public trust. The event, dubbed the “2024 Lottery Day,” was held at the MBC headquarters in Seoul’s Sangam district, [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – A South Korean YouTuber known for live-streaming drug busts after luring suspects has been convicted, raising questions about the legality of so-called vigilante justice. The Seoul Northern District Court sentenced the former YouTuber, identified as A, to six months in prison, suspended for two years, along with 120 hours of [...]
WONJU, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Surveillance-equipped streetlights in Wonju, South Korea, are playing a pivotal role in crime prevention and resolution, including providing crucial evidence in a recent sexual assault case. According to city officials on Friday, footage from a security camera embedded in a streetlight in the Dange-dong area earlier this year was instrumental [...]
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. The conference, organized by the Seoul 120 Dasan Call Foundation, revealed [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A mobility platform rivalry has intensified in South Korea as Tada operator VCNC announced plans for legal action against Kakao Mobility, accusing the tech giant of unfairly recruiting its drivers and mishandling personal information. According to industry sources on November 21, Tada is considering filing a complaint with the Fair [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Yongsan District Office has unveiled a new digital photo booth where visitors can capture their life’s significant moments, from weddings to childbirth, marking a modern upgrade to the traditional government office experience. The “Yongsan Happiness Photo Zone,” which opened on November 18, features a dedicated digital photo booth installed [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Metro, the operator of subway lines 1-8, said Friday that 27 trains were delayed by more than 20 minutes on the previous day, the second day of a slowdown strike by its unionized workers. With 3,189 subway trains in operation Thursday, their on-time rate stood at 99.1 percent, [...]