The chief of the Korean Medical Association (KMA) apologized on Friday for using an article about Somali medical graduates to suggest that Korea could bring in medics from “third-world countries” in a social media post.
President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday named a new senior presidential secretary for civil and social agenda following the previous secretary's resignation over intimidating remarks to reporters.
Hana Financial Group opened applications for its Hana Social Venture University program and added Inha University to its roster of partners.
The government vowed to cut inflation by overhauling agricultural pricing. Plans include expanding online marketplaces and boosting labor force participation for women and younger generations.
A decade has passed since the Sewol ferry sinking, but man-made ship disasters remain a problem. Critics warn that social disasters and casualties will persist without heightened safety awareness.
Nowadays, young Koreans consider not only who to vote for but also how to show off their votes on social media. Some bring an additional slip of paper to stamp in a new twist to the “#I VOTED” movement.
While CEOs in the United States are frequent engagers on social media, Korean business leaders exercise caution, tending to keep posts on topic.
Police said Monday that they had identified a suspect who allegedly created a doctored viral video of President Yoon Suk Yeol that depicted Yoon seemingly admitting to corruption.
Second Vice Health Minister Park Min-soo announced on Monday that the government plans to inject over 3 trillion won ($2.2 billion) into pediatrics and obstetrics.
Global beauty tech company APR has ramped up its social contributions since 2016, making 2 billion won (1.5 million) in donations during that time.
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