SEOUL, Mar. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A South Korean human rights watchdog has determined that a bank’s refusal to open an account for an Iranian national residing in the country based solely on their nationality constitutes discrimination. According to the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) on March 25, an Iranian citizen, identified only by [...]
SUWON, Mar. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – A festival featuring Japanese adult video (AV) performers scheduled for next month in Suwon, South Korea, has sparked backlash from women’s and civic groups, labeling the event as an act of sexual exploitation. On March 12, the Suwon Women’s Network, comprising seven women’s organizations, along with a coalition of about [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 1 (Korea Bizwire) –The International Labor Organization (ILO) has voiced its concern over the absence of concrete actions by the Japanese government to resolve the issues surrounding ‘comfort women’ and forced labor during the Japanese military’s occupation. This statement was highlighted during a joint memorial service held by the Korean Confederation of Trade [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 1 (Korea Bizwire) –A coalition of South Korean labor and civic organizations has come together to launch a network dedicated to the implementation of a four-day workweek and the elimination of prolonged labor practices. Dubbed the “Four-Day Workweek Network,” the coalition officially commenced its activities with a launch ceremony held at the National [...]
GWANGJU, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of survivors of forced labor during Japan’s colonial rule over Korea is dwindling rapidly. Recent reports reveal a stark decrease in the number of survivors, with the figure falling below 1,000 for the first time. According to the Civic Group for the Mobilization of Forced Labor under Japanese [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A hotline will open next month, allowing teachers to report cases of infringement upon their teaching rights, the education ministry said Tuesday. The plan was announced after the apparent suicide of a young public school teacher distressed by malicious parental complaints last year led to a series of mass [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – The bereaved family of a South Korean victim of Japan’s wartime forced labor on Tuesday received compensation from Hitachi Zosen Corp. in accordance with a Supreme Court ruling, marking the first such acceptance from a Japanese company. The family withdrew 60 million won (US$44,830) from the Seoul Central District [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The state human rights watchdog called Monday for measures to relieve the digital alienation of seniors by providing customized training and introducing senior-friendly digital devices. The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) said it made the recommendation to the science minister earlier this month, calling for the introduction [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – In 2023, South Korea witnessed a significant increase in refugee applications, with over 5,000 Russians seeking asylum, marking a record high. According to a December report from the Ministry of Justice, a total of 18,838 refugee applications were filed throughout the year, showing a 63% increase from the 11,539 applications [...]
GWANGJU, Feb. 9 (Korea Bizwire) –A groundbreaking play titled “Bongsunhwa” that exposes the human rights abuses suffered by victims of forced labor during the Japanese occupation is set to be performed in the city of Gwangju. The play, conceived and produced by a Japanese civic group, features Japanese citizens, including actors taking on the roles [...]