Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

North Korean forward An Byong-jun calls it quits after five years in the South Korean league

Suwon FC forward An Byong-jun, the only North Korean footballer active in South Korea's K League 1, announced his retirement Monday.

2024-12-10

Korea wants to raise its retirement age. Its younger workers aren't happy.

As South Korea approaches a superaged society, discussions arise about raising the retirement age from 60 to 65, reflecting both the aging workforce and the growing concerns of younger generations regarding job competition.

2024-10-29

Lifting retirement age through labor reform (KOR)

But raising the retirement age should be accompanied by labor reform.

2024-10-24

Lifting retirement age through labor reform

But raising the retirement age should be accompanied by labor reform.

2024-10-23

Time for a win-win strategy for the retirement age

I look forward to seeing a sustainable growth model for the country in the near future.

2024-09-02

Make an elderly-friendly work environment (KOR)

We must establish a system and customs that appreciate individuals regardless of their age and reward them according to their performance and achievements.

2024-07-03

Make an elderly-friendly work environment

We must establish a system and customs that appreciate individuals regardless of their age and reward them according to their performance and achievements.

2024-07-02

Lotte Duty Free to offer voluntary retirement scheme among other cost-cutting measures

Lotte Duty Free, Korea's leading duty-free retailer by sales, said Tuesday it will offer a voluntary retirement scheme and carry out other cost-cutting measures in the face of worsening profitability.

2024-06-25

Kim Yeon-koung's big retirement bash — in pictures

Korean volleyball's biggest star Kim Yeon-koung officially retired from international volleyball with a star-studded series of games at Jamsil Arena in southern Seoul over the weekend.

2024-06-10

Baby boomers back in business as companies appreciate diligence, loyalty

Koreans in their 40s and 50s are finding job opportunities at companies that seek employees with certain traits and experiences.

2024-06-06