In landmark ruling, South Korea court recognises misogyny as motive for hate crime
Advocacy groups praise landmark ruling, disappointed by mental state mitigation
Lee Jaeeun
Female earners in South Korea surpass 10 million amid gender wage gap
The rise in female employment has been accompanied by an increasing number of self-employed women, totaling 1.72 million in 2024, which constitutes 30.5 percent of all…
Confusion over alleged South Korean drone intrusion in North Korea: Who’s behind it?
South Korea maintains an ambiguous stance, while North Korea fails to provide clear evidence.
Seoul mayor suggests shift in immigration policy
Inclusive visa policies can help keep diverse international residents in the city, the mayor said, pointing out the country's complex visa system that has 37 different types of…
South Korea’s immigration policy must go beyond labour supply: experts
Emphasising that any successful immigration policy must account for cultural, social and legal integration, Moon Jae-wan, president of the Korea Migration Law Association, said…
Seoul seeks to improve foreign nanny program after two abscond
Wages not issue, but long commutes and caring for multiple kids burdensome.
Former South Korean President Moon named suspect in bribery probe
Prosecutors allege his former son-in-law received preferential treatment in securing a job with an airline in return for arranging a key government appointment for the politician…
Seoul increases translations of local laws for growing foreign community
The city plans to provide translations for 30 additional local ordinances this year. One of the ordinances to be translated is the Crime Victim Prevention Support Ordinance for…
Police launch investigation into Mercedes-Benz EV fire in Incheon
According to the Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency, they recently interviewed the first witness and the owner of the vehicle involved in the incident. The Mercedes owner reported…
South Korean rights groups urge protections for Filipina caregivers
The Migrant Workers' Equality Coalition, a coalition of civic groups, emphasized that the lack of clarity in the caregivers' job responsibilities might lead to significant…