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Korea Post Considering Single-Seater Electric Cars

SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Korea Post is toying with the idea of replacing motorcycles with one-person electric cars as part of efforts to tackle the prevalent issue of ‘overwork death’ among postal workers. According to Kang Seong-joo, the newly-elected director of the headquarters of Korea Post on Thursday, the introduction of single-seater electric cars [...]

Moon Seeks Labor Reforms to End Culture of Overwork

SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean President Moon Jae-in said during a meeting with senior aides earlier this week that a ‘society where long working hours and overwork are the norm’ must end, while calling for support among lawmakers to pass new labor reforms. Moon’s pledge comes on the heels of growing calls to [...]