Asia South Korea Samsung Electronics has promoted a swath of young executives in their 30s and 40s as part of its ongoing efforts refresh its rigid corporate culture; the tech giant said a total of 198 executives were promoted in its year-end executive reshuffle
Asia South Korea International schools in South Korea are highlighting gaps in the country’s school violence laws; Current rules are tailored to local schools and leave unclear standards regarding bullying and disciplinary cases involving foreign students
Asia South Korea Authorities warned that false terror threats, popular on April Fools’ Day, can trigger panic and major security responses; Police reminded that such hoaxes are punishable offenses, urging the public to avoid pranks that misuse emergency resources
Asia South Korea 24 million barrels of crude oil from the UAE have been secured amid global energy tensions linked to the Iran conflict; The deal includes emergency purchase options and plans for closer supply chain cooperation to prevent disruptions
Asia South Korea To boost rural tourism, a half-price travel subsidy program will be launched, offering government-backed discounts on accommodations and local experiences to encourage domestic travel and support struggling regional economies