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South Korea labor
December 08, 2022
South Korea’s Government Accused of Violating Labor Rights Amid Truckers’ Strike
By Chelsie Alexandre
The disruption caused by the truckers’ strike has led to an aggressive response from the Yoon administration, with no signs of successful negotiation.
October 26, 2020
South Korea’s Electronics Giant Lee Kun-hee, Chair of Samsung, Dies at 78
By Mitch Shin
Two different – and contrasting – reviews of the electronics icon’s leadership have emerged since the announcement of Lee’s passing.
August 28, 2020
How COVID-19 Wreaked Havoc on South Korea’s Labor Market
By Vladimir Hlasny
Despite a resolute response by the government, COVID-19 has taken a serious bite out of the South Korean economy.
July 11, 2019
Concerns Rise Over South Korea’s Dual Labor Market
By Kyle Ferrier
Public sector contract workers went on strike to protest their unequal status -- and uneven government progress on the issue.
November 10, 2017
Can South Korea Jumpstart Job Creation?
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
South Korea unveils its five-year plan for creating jobs, but will it be enough?
November 08, 2016
How Korea's Labor Market Breeds Social Inequality
By Vladimir Hlasny
Structural flaws in Korea's labor market trap workers and perpetuate social inequality.
September 24, 2016
South Korean Labor Strike Streak Fizzles Out
By Elaine Ramirez
Trickle-down labor reforms aimed to revive dismal economy, but lack safety net for bottom rung.
December 11, 2015
South Korea's Labor Protests Weren't an Aberration
By Steven Denney
South Korea's labor protests should come as no surprise -- and you can expect more to follow.
November 10, 2015
Number of Irregular Workers Continue to Rise in South Korea
By Steven Denney
South Korea's economic inequality keeps getting worse.
September 10, 2015
South Korea's Migrant Workers in the Public Eye
By Steven Denney
The hardships faced by foreign workers in South Korea are slowing gaining more public attention.
July 31, 2015
Youth Unemployment at 15-Year High in South Korea
By Steven Denney
Youth unemployment--and corresponding pessimism--is riding high in South Korea.
June 27, 2015
Korea's Latest High-Altitude Protest Targets Kia Motors
By Steven Denney
Two workers are protesting what they call illegal labor practices by Kia Motors.
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