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Seoul to Raise Issue of Contract Workers in the Broadcasting Industry

SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon has pledged to shed light on the poor working conditions in the broadcasting industry after a TV producer took his own life due to overwork and stress. Park announced on Wednesday plans to offer full-time employment to freelancers at the city-owned radio and TV station TBS [...]

Moon’s Approval Rating Suffers Over Venture Minister Nomination

SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – President Moon Jae-in suffered a slight drop in his approval rating this week, a poll showed Thursday, amid a growing demand to withdraw his nomination for the new venture minister believed to hold what many believe is a distorted view on history. In a survey conducted on 1,521 voters throughout [...]