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Flexible hours offered in theory, not implemented in practice at 1 in 3 companies

A new report found many listed companies offer flexible systems and parental leave on paper, but workplace culture often deters usage.

2026.7.9

Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, left, and People Power Party presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo, right, each speak during campaign rallies on May 12. [YONHAP]

DP's Lee, PPP's Kim both want to diffuse SNU's prestige, but with different approaches

The Democratic Party's presidential candidate, Lee Jae-myung, and his People Power Party rival, Kim Moon-soo, both proposed plans to break the university hierarchy with Seoul National University at the top, but offer different approaches.

2025.5.16

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Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) Commissioner Lee Sang-deok speaks during a press conference at the OKA headquarters in Songdo, Incheon on Feb. 11, 2025. [OVERSEAS KOREANS AGENCY]

Overseas Koreans Agency aims to bolster position of diaspora this year

The Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) highlighted its ambition to strengthen the capabilities of the Korean diaspora by promoting various programs encompassing overseas Koreans at home and abroad as it announced its 2025 policy vision Tuesday.

2025.2.11

Learning from King Sejong the Great

President Yoon must make his remaining time in office worthwhile by learning from King Sejong indrawing up policies and making decisions.

2024.5.29

The tragic ending of crocodilian policies

To meet the true meaning of the name, the liberal force must first examine the disastrous results of its past policies.

2023.6.4

A banner advertising interest rates on bank loans is hung in Jangan District in Suwon, Gyeonggi, on August 24. [NEWS1]

Banks argue new disclosure rules hurt more than help

Banks are complaining that recent disclosure requirements can make them look bad when they are only doing good. Since Aug. 22, they have been required to publish the difference between the average interest rate on loans and the average rate on...

2022.8.31

Naver’s data center Gak, an eco-friendly building, epitomizes Naver’s desire for a green future. [NAVER]

Naver gets serious about ESG policies

Environment, social and governance (ESG) policies are becoming increasingly important for Korean businesses as the focus shifts to sustainable management. Sustainable management is a managerial concept that takes not only monetary gain but also...

2021.2.24

Good intentions, bad results

It was only a matter of time. The case of a mother who had adopted a child to offer her biological daughter a playmate made news headlines in Korea last month after the mother turned out to have abused the adoptee, who eventually...

2020.12.2

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction's offshore wind turbines installed in Jeju. [DOOSAN HEAVY INDUSTRIES & CONSTRUCTION]

Green New Deal pushes Doosan Heavy toward offshore wind

Following the lead of the government's Green New Deal initiative, Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction on Sunday announced plans to beef up its offshore wind power business.

2020.7.19