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More Korean Fathers Taking Paternity Leave

SEOUL, July 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by the Ministry of Employment & Labor revealed that 3,353 fathers took paternity leave in the first half of 2016, a 51.6 percent increase compared to the same period in 2015. Paternity leave also accounted for 7.4 percent of all childcare-related leave (45,217), which was an [...]

In Tough Times, Employees Face Salary Cuts, Unpaid Leave

SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) – Not many employees would say no to a time off work, but being forced to take unpaid vacation is a completely different story. Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), which is currently suffering from extreme debt and going through vigorous restructuring efforts, has recently decided to cut salaries and force [...]