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Koreans Pick ‘Fair Competition’ as the First Concept Inspired by the Word ‘Fairness’

Koreans Pick ‘Fair Competition’ as the First Concept Inspired by the Word ‘Fairness’

SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans picked competition as the main concept inspired by the word fairness, while foreigners selected justice as the main fairness-inspiring concept. The Corea Image Communications Institute (CICI), a nonprofit organization devoted to improving the nation’s image overseas, conducted a survey of 432 people consisting of 216 Koreans and [...]

Incheon Airport Co.’s Hiring Plan Provokes Public Outcry over Fairness

Incheon Airport Co.’s Hiring Plan Provokes Public Outcry over Fairness

SEOUL, June 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A decision by Incheon International Airport Co. to give full employment status to temporary workers has stirred up a furious debate about a level playing field and angered some for what they called reverse discrimination. Earlier this week, the public company, one of the country’s most coveted among jobseekers, [...]

Public Perception of Society: “Unjust”

Public Perception of Society: “Unjust”

SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The perception that important social decisions are affected by external pressure, social connections and interest groups continues to be a strong belief held by the public at large. This is according to a report from the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs released yesterday that questioned 3,839 adult [...]