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S. Korea to Support Job Seekers from Low-income Families

S. Korea to Support Job Seekers from Low-income Families

SEOUL, Jun. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea plans to provide monthly subsidies to job seekers from low-income backgrounds for a maximum of six months and support their efforts to find employment as the government strives to boost the tepid job market, officials said Tuesday. The government plans to offer 500,000 won (US$423) per month [...]

Seoul to Support Low Income Families Affected by Heat Wave

Seoul to Support Low Income Families Affected by Heat Wave

SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced yesterday that it will be providing support for low income families that have been affected by the recent heat wave, via an emergency fund. Those eligible for the relief measures are individuals belonging to single-person households living on rooftops, in tiny one-room housing, and [...]