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Sun, December 8, 2019 | 11:43

Korea unveils world's first geostationary air pollution monitoring satellite

Korea unveils world's first geostationary air pollution monitoring satellite

South Korea on Thursday unveiled the world's first geostationary environmental monitoring satellite that can closely check the movement of fine dust and other air pollutants in the East Asian region in real time. The 3.4-ton Chollian-2B, scheduled to be sent into orbit from French Guiana in February 2020, will take up a fixed position 36,000 kilometers above the Earth's equat...

2019-12-05 12:41

'No more deaths for irregular workers'

'No more deaths for irregular workers'

Kim Mi-sook, the mother of deceased power plant mechanic Kim Yong-gyun, calls for an end to labor outsourcing during a rally at Gwanghwamun in central Seoul, Monday, the one-year anniversary of her son's death. Kim Yong-gyun, an irregular worker who was hired by a subcontractor for Korea Western Power, was killed in a conveyer belt accident last year while working alone on a ...

2019-12-02 17:29

2 marine accidents take place in Jeju, Gunsan

2 marine accidents take place in Jeju, Gunsan

A 24-ton fishing vessel with a crew of 14 sank off the coast of Mara Island, located just southwest of Jeju Island, around 6:05 a.m., Monday. Most crewmembers managed to escape, with the Korea Coast Guard finding four of them on the ship's lifeboat and nine in the nearby waters. One still remains missing. Two of the 13 rescued crew-members were pronounced dead on their arriva...

Lee Suh-yoon | 2019-11-25 15:54

More gig workers recognized as employees

More gig workers recognized as employees

For Park Jung-hoon, 34, working for food delivery platforms played out like a survival game. Whether it was for local food delivery apps or Uber Eats, which recently pulled out of the Korean market due to competition from homegrown players, Park was considered a freelancer. This made him self-sufficient in the eyes of the law, despite the fact it was his full-time occupation ...

Lee Suh-yoon | 2019-11-25 14:42

Strike costing KORAIL W2 billion daily

Strike costing KORAIL W2 billion daily

With rail workers' strike continuing for the third straight day, the state-run railway operator said, Friday, it was losing 2 billion won ($1.7 million) per day.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-11-22 16:52

Paper cups to be banned at cafes in 2021

Paper cups to be banned at cafes in 2021

Starting 2021, paper cups will be banned at cafes, restaurants and fast food stores and disposable takeaway containers will be paid for, according to the environment ministry, Friday. In addition, bakeries and convenience stores will stop giving out single-use plastic bags in 2022, while plastic straws will be prohibited at restaurants, cafes and other dining facilities.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-11-22 16:36

Questions rise over tripartite research on air pollution

Questions rise over tripartite research on air pollution

A joint report by Korea, China and Japan has shown that about 32 percent of ultrafine dust pollution found in three metropolitan cities in Korea came from China. However, many Koreans doubt the findings, believing the numbers have been underestimated, especially regarding the winter when pollution levels rise alongside an increase in the use of heating in China.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-11-21 18:27

Over 2,000 elderly Seoulites may die from air pollution annually by 2030

Over 2,000 elderly Seoulites may die from air pollution annually by 2030

More than 2,000 elderly people in Seoul could die prematurely each year just by 2030 due to the effects of ultrafine dust, research showed, Wednesday. The policy report by the Seoul Institute estimated 2,133 people over 65 may die earlier compared to those not exposed to air pollution.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-11-20 17:52

Firefighters to gain national public official status next year

Firefighters to gain national public official status next year

All firefighters will become national public servants directly hired by the central government starting next April in a bid to improve their working conditions and wages, following the National Assembly's passage of the relevant bill, Tuesday.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2019-11-20 17:31

Rail workers go on indefinite strike

Rail workers go on indefinite strike

Unionized rail workers began an indefinite strike Wednesday, calling on the state-run railway operator to raise wages and hire more staff.

Kang Seung-woo | 2019-11-20 16:39

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