Supreme Court to decide on constitutionality of gender reassignment surgery
A person diagnosed with gender identity disorder is seeking to change the gender on official family records without undergoing gender reassignment surgery.
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Korea vows to ease regulatory hurdles for foreign firms
More incentives have been promised for semiconductors, batteries, and biotech.
China makes Covid quarantine voluntary
The internet link of the circular was widely shared on social media and triggered a surge in search volume for air tickets on various travel booking websites.
Korea may lift indoor mask mandate in January
The new rules will unlikely be applied to all buildings and facilities, so wearing a mask inside would remain in place for high-risk environments.
Japan’s ruling parties differ over way to raise funds for defence budget hike
While the government intends to use bonds and cut spending to generate revenue for the defence budget, there are differences on whether tax hikes can be used.
Australia seeks ‘clarity’ over Criminal Code sex ban
Canberra said the ban's impact on tourists to Bali and other parts of the majority-Muslim nation remained unclear.
Children of Japanese religious groups seek stronger provisions in proposed law
The children are seeking revisions to a bill concerning the improper solicitation of massive donations.
Japan mulls hike in childbirth benefit
The proposal to raise the lump-sum childbirth benefit from ¥420,000 per child to about ¥500,000 in fiscal 2023,
Marketing specialist named Samsung’s first female president outside founding family
58-year-old Lee Young-hee is known for playing a leading role in elevating the awareness of Samsung’s flagship smartphone brand Galaxy globally.
New rules push major firms to tap more female outside directors
This came as a revised capital market law, putting restrictions on male-dominated boards of big corporations, was put into effect in August this year.