On the first anniversary of the Itaewon crowd crush that claimed 159 lives, bereaved families, civic groups and citizens gathered for a memorial service and march, demanding a thorough investigation and a formal apology from the government. The Itaewon Disaster Citizens’ Task Force and the Itaewon Disaster Bereaved Families group hosted the event Sunday, with the march starting from the site of the disaster nea.
Six out of 10 migrant workers at Korea s domestic shipyards hope to change their jobs due to their low wages and tough labor conditions, according to a recent survey by the Korean Metal Workers’ Union (KMWU), Friday.
The central government has asked Gwangju City to cancel plans to build a memorial for Jeong Yul-seong, who composed military songs for China and North Korea.
Tourism policy makers and industry experts from the 10 ASEAN member states and Korea gathered in Seoul on Aug. 23 to discuss and explore innovative approaches to sustainable local tourism development at the “Seminar on ASEAN-Korea Tourism 2023” at the Westin Josun Seoul.