Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Election pledges to relocate public agencies are going too far (KOR)

The government should seek ways to create synergy with each region’s specialized industries.

2026-04-30

Field trips are disappearing, but blaming teachers misses the point (KOR)

Field trips should not disappear from schools, but restoring them requires more than urging teachers to be brave. It requires a system that protects both students and teachers.

2026-04-30

Field trips are disappearing, but blaming teachers misses the point

Field trips should not disappear from schools, but restoring them requires more than urging teachers to be brave. It requires a system that protects both students and teachers.

2026-04-30

Election pledges to relocate public agencies are going too far

The government should seek ways to create synergy with each region’s specialized industries.

2026-04-30

Envoy’s sudden return signals need to ease Korea-U.S. tensions (KOR)

What is urgently needed is close coordination between the two sides to address differences in perspective and clarify any misunderstandings.

2026-04-29

‘Fair allowance’ for temporary workers falls short of structural reform (KOR)

Without reforming entrenched wage systems and the strong position of regular workers’ unions, making significant improvements in working conditions for temporary workers will remain difficult.

2026-04-29

Envoy’s sudden return signals need to ease Korea-U.S. tensions

What is urgently needed is close coordination between the two sides to address differences in perspective and clarify any misunderstandings.

2026-04-29

‘Fair allowance’ for temporary workers falls short of structural reform

Without reforming entrenched wage systems and the strong position of regular workers’ unions, making significant improvements in working conditions for temporary workers will remain difficult.

2026-04-29

Crackdown urged on fake refugee brokers exploiting system (KOR)

Reforming the system will require balancing humanitarian commitments with the need to prevent abuse.

2026-04-28

Labor minister’s proposal risks deepening contract work paradox (KOR)

Reforming the fixed-term employment system is not an issue that can be addressed through unilateral announcements. It requires broad social dialogue and compromise among stakeholders.

2026-04-28