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Costco Korea Achieves Record-breaking Sales, Yet Faces Scrutiny for Social Contributions and Work Conditions

SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – While Costco, the U.S. warehouse discount store, achieved a milestone in South Korea with annual sales exceeding 6 trillion won for the first time, its social contributions in the country have dwindled. Moreover, the company remitted a dividend to its U.S. headquarters that surpassed its annual operating profit. Costco Korea’s [...]

Hungry Artists Suffer from Unfair Working Conditions

SEJONG, March 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Data shows that one out of two artists in Korea has another job, because it is difficult to earn a living only through their craft, while 20 percent receive financial support from the government or other public organizations. According to a survey conducted with the participation of 5,800 artists [...]