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Banks Return to Pre-pandemic Working Hours amid Eased Virus Curbs

SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Banks in South Korea returned to their pre-pandemic operation hours for the first time in about 1 1/2 years Monday in line with the government’s eased virus curbs despite their labor unions’ protest. First-tier banks, including KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana, Woori and NH Nonghyup, along with other financial institutions, [...]

Late Night Operation of Zoo Criticized as Animal Abuse

SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) — When Samjung The Park, the only zoo in Busan, began opening at night from May, animal protection groups criticized the change as abuse that puts severe stress on the animals. The zoo extended its operation hours from 10am-5pm to 10am-9pm from May 1, as the park receives the largest [...]