Migrant workers to sustain Korea’s economic future
Many Asian youth will keep coming here in increasing numbers in the days ahead to take up jobs that require nimble hands but are shunned by educated Koreans.
South Korea
After Chuseok holiday, Koreans to face further restaurant inflation
The average price of gimbap, a budget-friendly meal, surged 2.6 percent to surpass the 3,000 won ($2.2) mark as of August compared to a month earlier.
‘Covid-19 is not over; people are still getting sick’: AstraZeneca official
The expert underlined the importance of continued efforts in innovating next-generation vaccines to prepare for a potential fight against new virus variants.
Typhoon Hinnamnor leaves 600 unable to go home
According to the Central Disaster Safety Relief Headquarters of South Korea, 5,242 people have been displaced with 613 yet to return home, as of September 8.
‘Frieze storm’ shakes up Korean art market
The inaugural event brought a new culture to the city, creating a platform for talking about art.
Yoon to meet with US Vice President Harris in Seoul on Sept. 29
They plan to discuss ways to strengthen South Korea-US relations, North Korea, economic security, and key regional and international issues, Yoon’s office said.
Seoul-Tokyo fence-mending needed for stronger security cooperation: vice minister
The Yoon government will abide by inter-Korean agreement except in case of unacceptable provocations, South Korean vice defence minister says.
Apple Pay in final-stage talks to enter Korean market
Hyundai Card is said to have partnered with local network firms and payment terminal manufacturers to jointly develop the NFC payment system for Apple Pay.
South Korean students see uptick in school violence as schools return to offline classes
The Education Ministry said it will work on developing a mobile application that allows users to report school violence immediately.
6 out of 10 digital sex crimes in South Korea found to target minors: South Korean government data
Among the victims of overall sexual violence cases, women accounted for the majority with 88 percent.