Asia South Korea The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions held a rally of some 10.000 members in central Seoul calling on President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol to communicate with the labor community, in fears he will reverse pro-labour policies
Asia South Korea A 20 June petition demanding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol for ‘the omnishambles that South Korea is facing’ has generated thousands of signatures, setting the conditions for a parliamentary committee to hold two hearings to deal with it
Asia South Korea A survey conducted with 130 presidents of universities showed 52,7% saw attracting foreign students as a key to secure operations of their institutes, as more and more universities in South Korea face financial crises due to a shrinking student population
Asia South Korea Four months into the prolonged medical standoff, patients are once again left on edge as medical staff, private practitioners and the largest lobbying group for doctors voted to strike on 18 June to protest the drastic medical school quota expansion
Asia South Korea Korea-Africa Summit opens tomorrow Tuesday 4 June 2024 in Seoul as Korea seeks to expand diplomacy with 48 African nations, essential partners to realize the country's vision of becoming a global pivotal state and secure stable supply of natural resources