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Minimum Wage Hike Will Lead to Job Losses, Businesses Warn

Minimum Wage Hike Will Lead to Job Losses, Businesses Warn

SEOUL, Jul. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — A new survey shows nearly 8 out of 10 employers are considering downsizing staff after the country’s new minimum wage of 7,530 – set to kick in next year – was announced last weekend. Findings from the survey on the new minimum wage released by recruitment website Alba Heaven [...]

What’s the Highest Paying Part-time Jobs during Summer in Korea?

What’s the Highest Paying Part-time Jobs during Summer in Korea?

SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — During the summer vacation, lots of Korean university students are taking part-time jobs to earn their tuition money or pocket money. Then, what kind of jobs are the most rewarding? According to Alba Heaven, Korea’s part-time job portal, the best paying part-time job was ‘fitting model” with 13,589 won (US$13.20) [...]