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Korea sees 22% surge in moonlighting workers during 1st quarter
SEOUL, April 29 (AJU PRESS) – The number of Koreans juggling multiple jobs to make ends meet rose by about a quarter in the first quarter of the year, data showed Monday. The increase is particularly high among young and middle-aged workers, many engaging in the gig economy such as food delivery services. Statistics Korea said the number of people who held one or more side jobs alongside their main one during the first three months of the year totaled 552,000, up 22.4 percen
April 29, 2024 -
Seoul unveils new slogan for iconic landmark 'Dongdaemun Design Plaza'
SEOUL, April 26 (AJU PRESS) - The Seoul Design Foundation unveiled a new slogan for the capital city's iconic landmark "Dongdaemun Design Plaza" during an event commemorating the design epicenter's 10th anniversary on Friday. Replacing the old initiative of "Dream, Design, Play," the new slogan "Amazing Tomorrow" embodies Seoul's commitment to mesmerize both Koreans and foreigners for the next decade with DDP's futuristic architectural d
April 26, 2024 -
Korean football team fails to qualify for Olympics for first time in 40 years
SEOUL, April 26 (AJU PRESS) - Korea's hopes of securing a spot in the men's football in the Paris Olympics were shattered Thursday after they lost to Indonesia in a penalty shootout in Doha, Qatar. This is the first time in 40 years that Korea has missed the men's football tournament at the Olympics since the 1984 Los Angeles games. Korea faced Indonesia in the quarterfinals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Under-23 Asian Cup at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium i
April 26, 2024 -
Seoul aims to revitalize Han River into leisure, tourism hub
SEOUL, April 25 (AJU PRESS) - The Seoul city government is pushing for a major development plan for the Han River and its waterfront areas, including the construction of a floating hotel, a water-ski slope, urban marinas and various leisure activity facilities. Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced the initiative, dubbed "River City Seoul," on Wednesday as part of efforts to revitalize the river into a vibrant hub of leisure and tourism by 2030. A total of 550 billion won ($400
April 25, 2024 -
SNU professor to spearhead Korea's inaugural space agency
SEOUL, April 24 (AJU PRESS) - President Yoon Suk Yeol appointed an aerospace professor at Seoul National University as the inaugural chief to oversee Korea's forthcoming space agency, the presidential office said Wednesday. Yoon Young-bin will spearhead the Korean equivalent of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), called the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA), slated for launch in late May. Obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in
April 24, 2024 -
Korea launches first nanosatellite in New Zealand
SEOUL, April 24 (AJU PRESS) - Korea's first ultra-small cluster satellite was launched into orbit in New Zealand, the Ministry of Science and ICT said Wednesday. Dubbed "NEONSAT-1," the nanosatellite lifted off from a spaceport in Mahia around 8:30 a.m. About 50 minutes after launch, the satellite was successfully separated from American aerospace company Rocket Lab's two-stage Electron rocket. The satellite made initial contact with the ground station at the
April 24, 2024 -
Korea witnesses aging workforce trend in SME labor market
SEOUL, April 22 (AJU PRESS) - Amidst Korea's rapidly aging population and a trend of young individuals steering clear of smaller enterprises, the labor market has seen a rise in the number of older workers in 2023. Data from Statistics Korea revealed on Monday that individuals in their 20s and 30s comprised 30.9 percent of the total small-and-medium-sized enterprise (SME) workforce of 25.3 million. Employees aged 50 and above constituted 47.8 percent of the workforce. The p
April 22, 2024 -
Mysterious cat deaths spark fear among pet lovers in Korea
SEOUL, April 19 (AJU PRESS) - Pet lovers in Korea have been shocked as nearly 60 cats have died of a mysterious illness since March, which they speculate to be linked to local cat foods. As of Friday, at least 152 cases, including 57 fatalities, have been reported, according to Life, an animal rights activist group. Affected cats showed acute neurological and muscular symptoms, including kidney failure and difficulty standing or moving. Sick cats were found across the country r
April 19, 2024 -
HD Hyundai signs deal to build 4 warships for Peruvian Navy
SEOUL, April 17 (AJU PRESS) - HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world's largest shipbuilder, has signed a contract with Peru's state-run company to jointly construct four warships for the Peruvian Navy, the Korean company said Wednesday. Under the agreement, HHI will work together with SIMA Peru S.A., a shipbuilder affiliated with the Peruvian Navy, to build a 3,400-ton frigate, a 2,200-ton offshore patrol vessel and two 1,400-ton landing ships. They are scheduled to be
April 17, 2024
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Yoon, opposition leader sit down for talks for first time
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Price of Korean seaweed skyrockets amid growing demand overseas
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Dongwon F&B, Konkuk University join hands to develop safe pet food
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Korea sees 22% surge in moonlighting workers during 1st quarter
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Korea Western Power secures electricity supply deal in UAE
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Seoul unveils new slogan for iconic landmark 'Dongdaemun Design Plaza'
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VIDEO: Dongdaemun Design Plaza celebrates 10th anniversary
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Korean e-commerce firms vying to lure customers quitting Coupang over fee hike
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N. Korean leader inspects test-firing of new multiple rocket launcher shell
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Korean football team fails to qualify for Olympics for first time in 40 years