New Balance sticks to old partnership with Eland, Korean subsidiary in the works

Sportswear brand New Balance extended its partnership with local fashion retail giant Eland World and will establish a subsidiary in Korea at the start of 2027.

2025-02-17

Ministry to mandate pregnant women work at home once a week

The Ministry of Personnel Management on Friday announced that it would mandate that its pregnant public workers work from home once a week starting next month.

2025-01-31

Balance regulation and competitiveness

The FTC must balance to make sure that the competitiveness of domestic platform operators is not compromised while ensuring protection for children.

2024-09-23

Korea's current account back to black as chip exports surge

Korea’s current account swung back to black in May on the back of surging chip exports, logging the largest surplus in 32 months.

2024-07-05

Concerts over cosmetics: Korea's tourism posts biggest deficit in 5 years

Korea recorded its biggest deficit in tourism in five years as more Koreans traveled abroad than the number of visiting foreigners, who brought with them changed spending habits.

2024-05-21

Exports in April top $56 billion as growth streak hits 7 months

April logged $56.2 billion in outbound shipments as Korea posted its 11th straight month of trade surplus.

2024-05-01

Korea records ninth consecutive monthly surplus driven by cars, chips

Korea logged a current account surplus for the ninth straight month in January on the back of a continued trade surplus driven by the recovery of chip and car exports, central bank data showed Friday.

2024-03-08

Balancing deterrence and restraint

The government should be prepared for all scenarios and start to do what it can do now.

2024-03-06

Gangwon to pursue 4-day workweek

Governor Kim Jin-tae hopes that the move will boost the self-governing state's appeal.

2024-02-18

52-hour workweek is reducing overtime work, study shows

Korea's 52-hour workweek has led to a decline in overtime work, according to a new study from the Korea Enterprises Foundation.

2024-02-15

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