Ko Jun-tae
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![[Newsmaker] Police to summon KCTU head for holding mass rally in violation of Level 4 virus rules](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2021/08/02/20210802000775_0.jpg)
[Newsmaker] Police to summon KCTU head for holding mass rally in violation of Level 4 virus rulesSocial affairsAug 2, 2021Police in the coming days will summon the head of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions as they investigate the umbrella labor group’s rally last month for violating COVID-19 rules. Yang Kyung-so... -
17 million people aged 18-49 to receive COVID-19 shots starting in mid-AugustSocial affairsJul 30, 2021South Korea will carry out COVID-19 vaccinations in August for people between the ages of 18 and 49 as part of its efforts to achieve herd immunity by November. The Korea Disease Control and Prevent... -
Relatives, spouses of employers punishable for workplace harassment from October: Labor MinistrySocial affairsJul 29, 2021Close relatives and spouses of employers could face legal action for workplace bullying starting October, as the South Korean government looks to continue its work on improving workplace culture. Th... -
KCTU dismissed link to COVID-19 cases without evidenceSocial affairsJul 28, 2021The announcement that no COVID-19 infections were reported from a Korean Confederation of Trade Unions rally was based on a report submitted by the labor group with no supporting evidence, an opposit... -
Park Young-sun campaign officials face probe for hiring minor to express supportPoliticsJul 27, 2021Prosecutors will investigate officials from the unsuccessful Seoul mayoral campaign of Park Young-sun for allegedly violating election rules by recruiting an underage high school student to voice sup... -
Seoul’s bike rental service hits over 3 million users, yet losses continueSocial affairsJul 26, 2021Seoul’s city-run bike rental service, Ddareungi, has proven a success, but its popularity is feeding financial concerns for the city. According to Seoul city government data, the number of accumulat... -
Social distancing rules could be strengthened beyond greater Seoul area, prime minister saysSocial affairsJul 16, 2021South Korea could extend the ban on private gatherings of five or more people under effect in greater Seoul area to the rest of the country, as the country looks to overcome its worst-ever COVID-19 w... -
![[News Focus] Hard-hit small-business owners take to the streets over COVID rules](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2021/07/15/20210715000673_0.jpg)
[News Focus] Hard-hit small-business owners take to the streets over COVID rulesSocial affairsJul 15, 2021Hundreds of small-business owners took to the streets Wednesday night, denouncing the government for once again putting their livelihoods at risk in its drive to contain COVID-19 with strict social d... -
2022 minimum wage set at 9,160 won, falling short of Moon’s campaign promiseSocial affairsJul 13, 2021South Korea has set its minimum wage level for 2022 at 9,160 won ($8) per hour, up 5.05 percent from this year’s 8,720 won, after labor and business presented vastly different views on how the rate s... -
Say goodbye to Gangnam Style, treadmill running for next 2 weeksSocial affairsJul 12, 2021South Korea’s virus authorities are asking those in the Greater Seoul area to give up high-speed running on treadmills and fast dance music for group exercises in fitness clubs, as they worry that in... -
Donations roll in for candidates as presidential race heats upPoliticsJul 11, 2021As candidates officially register themselves for next year’s presidential election, donations have started rolling in, giving a preliminary glance at the public support for each candidate and party. ... -
![[Newsmaker] Seoul to start towing illegally parked e-scooters Thursday](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2021/07/11/20210711000114_0.jpg)
[Newsmaker] Seoul to start towing illegally parked e-scooters ThursdaySocial affairsJul 11, 2021Seoul will start towing illegally parked electric scooters, as the city asks service providers to take responsibility by preventing their products from disrupting traffic and causing inconvenience. ... -
![[Seoul Struggles 10] A hostile city for eco-friendly cars](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2021/07/07/20210707000482_0.jpg)
[Seoul Struggles 10] A hostile city for eco-friendly carsSocial affairsJul 7, 2021Owning and driving an electric car, as everyone likes to say these days, is a thoughtful choice for an environment-conscious citizen. Many in Seoul have followed the advice of officials promoting en... -
Seoul to run free shuttles for wheelchair users getting COVID-19 vaccinesSocial affairsJul 6, 2021Seoul will operate free shuttle services for wheelchair users to get their COVID-19 shots starting Thursday as the capital of South Korea seeks to improve access for those unable to easily reach vacc... -
Restrictions remain in place amid COVID-19 resurgenceSocial affairsJul 5, 2021South Korea has walked back its plans to ease restrictions in the capital region for people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, as the country struggles with another virus resurgence despite c...
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