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Tragic Death of Child Abuse Victim Prompts New Child Protection Measures
Tragic Death of Child Abuse Victim Prompts New Child Protection Measures
On Oct. 13, 2020, an adopted 16-month old baby died of severe abdominal injuries, internal bleeding, and prolonged abuse. Though the abuse was reported three times, the police failed to help the baby each time. The cruel and brutal nature of the abuse, along with the fact that she could have been saved if the police had taken action, attracted public grief and outrage.Child abuse is a serious problem in Korea. According to the Ministry of Health ...
The Online Trap House of Korea
The Online Trap House of Korea
Hwang Ha-na, granddaughter of the Namyang Dairy Products’ founder, received a one-year suspended prison sentence with two years’ probation for drug abuse in 2019. Hwang purchased and injected herself with methamphetamine multiple times. On Dec. 7, 2020, Hwang was prosecuted again for using drugs with her acquaintances. While Hwang Ha-na’s first drug test returned negative results, the case became more complicated as her husband committed suicide ...
An Improvement in the Work Environment or an Escape from Reality?
An Improvement in the Work Environment or an Escape from Reality?
Starting from 2020, workplaces with 50 to less than 300 employees were subject to the 52-hour workweek system. However, as the government permitted a grace period of one year, the system is to be implemented without delay starting this month. The 52-hour workweek system is mandatory for all businesses with 50 to less than 300 employees from January and less than 50 employees from July. The 52-hour workweek system limits the working hours per week...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Devastates Poultry Farms
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Devastates Poultry Farms
Ever since a breeding duck farm located in Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do was diagnosed with highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (AI) on Nov. 26, 2020, 29 farms in Korea have tested positive for the flu. Highly pathogenic AI is known to be highly contagious, causing severe illness in birds. As the government’s policy requires all poultry farms within three kilometers radius of the infected location to kill their livestock, 180 farms have culled 9.43 mil...
COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 Vaccines
Last December, the United Kingdom (UK) became the first nation to authorize and to begin vaccinating its citizens. On Dec. 2, 2020, the UK Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency approved the COVID-19 vaccine jointly developed by Pfizer and BioNTech. More than 600,000 UK citizens have received the vaccine. The first COVID-19 vaccines are being introduced in not only the UK but also in other countries. Middle Eastern and Latin American c...