The Future Labor Research Council, a think tank launched by the government, presented recommendations to reform the labor market including suggesting amendments related to working hour regulations.
Starting next year, under the subsidy titled “parent payment,” households with a child under the age of one will receive 700,000 won ($535) every month and 350,000 won for a child aged between 12 and 23 months.
The union members of the Cargo Truckers Solidarity voted to end the general strike and go back to work after 16 days. Many are saying that the strike that lasted for two weeks only left a deep scar.
On Dec. 5, President Yoon Suk-yeol held a state dinner with Vietnam’s President Nguyen Xuan Phuc. This was the first time that the Yeongbin-gwan, or the State Guest House inside the Blue House, was used for a summit.
Daejeon city government announced its plan to lift the indoor mask mandate, causing controversy as the regulation remains in place nationwide.
“I will never compromise with someone who takes illegal action,” said President Yoon Suk-yeol, saying that the government will make the strikers take legal responsibility.
The ruling and opposition party agreed to revise the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The revised version specifies that students shall not do something that violates school staff or other students’ human rights.
The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) announced their plan to go on a nationwide strike, refusing the amendment to labor union laws and requiring the legislation of the so-called yellow envelope bill.
The Red Devils, the official supporters club for the Korean national football team, are seeking to organize rallies at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul during the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
An online media outlet came under fire after publishing the names of the victims of the Itaewon crowd crush. They released the list on their website, claiming the government and ruling party are trying to minimize the aftermath of the accident.
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