Better Living1)“Shortened working hours per week is an opportunity for Korea to resolve its overworked society and take more time for oneself and their family”, said President Moon Jae-in at an aide meeting, on July 2 regarding the new regulation. According to the Foreign Economic Focus released by

Turned into a Struggle among the Weak1)On July 20, the government announced an 8,350 won minimum wage, which is to take effect in 2019. This is a 10.9 percent increase from the 7,530 won on this year. This figure falls short of last year’s rate of 16.4 percent; however, the minimum wage increased on

Are you familiar with cars that move without a driver? After inputting the destination, the car will take the passenger to the destination. These cars are called ‘Autonomous Vehicles’. The autonomous vehicle drives itself to the destination after receiving directions without a driver’s intervention.

Prior to the summit meeting between North and South Korea, a group of South Korean musicians visited the North to perform. Under the title ‘Spring is Coming’, and peaceful cooperation between the two nations, artists put much effort into successfully delighting North Koreans in a friendly manner. Wi

Recall your school days. Do you remember the class discussions to plan for a good year with new friends and teachers? What were the meetings like? In general, students freely exchange suggestions about changes they wish to see in class and rules made accordingly. A meeting similar to those class dis

The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics and Paralympics, festivals open to athletes around the world, ended in great success. What was the most memorable event of the Olympics? Do you recall the joint parade of Team Korea at the opening ceremony? Everyone was impressed. Until that moment, the nation ha

On March 15, the government announced the initiative ‘2018, Measures for Hiring Young People’. According to the plan, the government will give 10 million won to people under the age of 34 working at smaller-sized businesses over the next three to four years. It will also grant 9 million won per year

On January 20, at a conference about South-North Korea Olympic participation, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the proposal that would allow the two nations to join forces and enter a single united female ice-hockey team. It is the first time ever that South and North Korea sent a

Steve Jobs left the famous words, “Everyone should know how to program a computer, because it teaches you how to think.” As he said, computer programming has risen to become a core competency in the new era. To ensure the future of the next generation, the South Korean government has decided to inco

On December 21, a disastrous fire killed 29 people and injured 39 at a sports center in Jae-cheon. Reckless and illegal parking hampered fire engines from getting to the area in a timely manner. Also, on New Year's Eve of 2018, the Kyungpo 119 Safety Center in Gangneung was blocked by 10 cars pa

In 2011, there was the Oxy humidifier sterilizer scandal that overturned the nation. People were extremely angry and fearful, so that great attention was placed on ‘secured safety’. The government then established the Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act. However, though th

Doors open, and a clerk greets her customers grinning, but that smile soon is lost. Rude customers make ridiculous orders, irresponsible employers, and heavy workload burdens are bringing clerk to the breaking point. This was the comic scenario aired on SNL Korea’s short skit “A Scary Story–Th

“Saving is like air. You should do it always.” “Money is not to be used. Not buying is a 100% discount.” “If you don’t save now, you will have to work later when you want to rest.” These are phrases spoken by Kim Saengmin. Kim Saengmin is a comedian and reporter, but these days he is more known as a

Two months from now, one of the biggest worldwide sporting events will take place in the Republic of Korea. This will be the first time for the Winter Olympics to be held in South Korea and the first Olympic event planned to be held in the nation in over thirty years since the 1988 Seoul Summer Olym

A few months ago, in Asan, Chungnam, four middle school girls detained a peer and forced her into prostitution. Needless to say, it aroused a great stir in society. The problem of teen violence seems to be unending. Violent incidents in Asan, Busan, and Gangneung are all concerns that have pushed pe

An episode of “Infinite Challenge” that aired in May revealed the darker side of the nation’s ‘YOLO’ lifestyle. On the “Hidden Card” episode, members of the show were each given a credit card and told to take turns to make any purchases they wished. They only need to keep one thing in mind. The card

The Korea Communications Standards Commission has unveiled regulations for multi-platform service providers including Multi Channel Network (MCN) because of their tremendous influence in society. The reason behind the revised legislative regulations is to ensure stability. With widespread use of the

Walking along city streets, it is easy to find cafes full of students studying. In the past, most students went to crowded but quiet libraries to study, but today, more and more students prefer to study at cafes. Indeed, cafes are not as quiet as libraries, but they are considered ideal study places

It is impossible for a camel to fit through the eye of a needle. This idea appropriately reflects the current Korean employment situation. While the number of young people seeking employment totals approximately 65 million, available jobs are few and far between. There is fierce competition and grea

South Korea’s first ever impeached president is now a prisoner. On March 31st, former president Park was taken and imprisoned in Seoul Detention Center. Park becomes the third president to serve a prison sentence, with the others being Jeon Duhwan and Noh Taeu. The last time a president was imprison