Top Korean institution criticised for handling of pay disputes

Kim In-chul, nominated by President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol as education minister and deputy prime minister for social affairs as illustrated in the article

Uphill battle for South Korea’s new education minister

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By Pola Lem

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Guards of Gyeongbokgung Palace wearing face masks with traditional pattern stand at the gate of the palace to illustrate Welcome foreigners to avoid demographic cliff edge, Korea told

Welcome foreigners to avoid demographic cliff edge, Korea told

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By Pola Lem

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Hong Kong adds Korean language to university entrance exams

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By Pola Lem

22 June

Most universities in marking boycott threaten to dock full pay

Union accuses employers of ‘needlessly aggressive and escalatory tactics’

By Tom Williams

30 May

Top Korean institution criticised for handling of pay disputes

Wage disagreements with language institute and cleaning staff lead lecturers and students to express dismay about treatment of employees

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