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Korea Herald
03-08-2025
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Filibuster anticipated as DP floats 'Yellow Envelope Law'
Ruling party aims to table pro-labor bill in the plenary session Monday The ruling Democratic Party of Korea on Sunday reaffirmed its intention to unilaterally push forward a pro-labor bill — dubbed the 'Yellow Envelope Law' — through a plenary session scheduled for Monday, with the People Power Party vowing to launch a filibuster to block its passage. Labeling the bill — which would revise Articles 2 and 3 of the Labor Union Act — 'corporate-killing legislation,' the People Power Party has announced plans to delay its passage for 24 hours through an unlimited debate during Monday's plenary session. The opposition party also said that if they cannot negotiate as a minority party, they will filibuster. If a filibuster does take place, it will be the first one to take place in a plenary session in over a year. However, even if the party attempts to block the passage of the bill through a filibuster, the Democratic Party, which holds a majority of seats in the National Assembly, can end the debate 24 hours after it starts and begin voting on the bill. A senior People Power Party official, as quoted by Yonhap News Agency, acknowledged the limited impact of the tactics but stressed its importance in raising public awareness. 'We know filibusters may not change outcomes, but as a minority party, we must exhaust every measure to expose the problems presented by this bill,' the official was quoted. However, Rep. Huh Young of the Democratic Party said during a press briefing on Sunday that the party would make it a priority to pass the controversial bill. 'As members of the floor leadership, we are determined to see this bill passed during the plenary session,' said Huh. 'This legislation is aimed at breaking the vicious cycle of conflict and evasion of responsibility in labor relations by clearly defining the actual employer in subcontracting structures.' One key feature of this bill is that it broadens the legal definition of the term 'employer.' Under the amendments, any entity that 'substantially and specifically controls and determines working conditions' would be considered an employer and not just those who employ workers directly. 'The bill will help clarify the responsibility structure between original contractors and subcontractors and lead to more realistic and orderly negotiations,' Huh added. 'It's expected to reduce conflict and pave the way for more constructive labor relations.' Another important feature of the bill is that it also expands on the definition of what constitutes a 'legitimate labor dispute.' While labor disputes are legally limited to disagreements on 'working conditions,' the proposed revision would broaden this to include 'business management decisions that affect working conditions," meaning unions could legally strike not only over layoffs but also over choices made by management such as investment plans. Adding that the Yellow Envelope Law 'reflects international standards,' Huh reiterated the importance of the bill in being passed. 'This bill reflects international standards, including ILO recommendations, EU trade requirements and precedents from South Korea's own Supreme Court,' Huh said. 'Ensuring labor rights is now recognized globally as the foundation of a stable and sustainable investment environment.' Other than the Yellow Envelope Law, the Democratic Party also announced that it will work to push forward three broadcasting reform bills — which aim to make public broadcasters more independent from political influence — as well as an amendment to the Commercial Act that expands the fiduciary duty of board members to protect the interests of minority shareholders.
Korea Herald
13-07-2025
- Science
- Korea Herald
Geology expert appointed chief of Korea Heritage Service
Huh Min, geology professor at Chonnam National University, was appointed to lead the Korea Heritage Service, the government entity responsible for preserving and promoting Korean cultural heritage. The announcement was made Sunday as President Lee Jae Myung appointed five vice ministers and seven vice ministerial-level officials, including Huh. Dubbed 'Dr. Dinosaur,' Huh's work has focused on dinosaur and pterosaur fossils as well as microfossils such as ostracods. He has been involved in various UNESCO projects, including Mudeungsan UNESCO Global Geopark, located in the southern city of Gwangju and the surrounding areas, as co-director and scientific adviser since 2018. Huh received his bachelor's degree in 1982 at Chonnam National University and received his master's degree in sedimentology from Seoul National University in 1986. In 1991, he earned a Ph.D. in paleontology from Korea University. He completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Wales in the UK. Korea Heritage Service is authorized to designate national heritage — national treasures, treasures, historic sites and others.
Korea Herald
13-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Some conglomerates pay out dividends to owner family through unlisted firms despite sluggish performance
Some family members of South Korean conglomerates have received large dividends from unlisted affiliates, despite a broader economic slowdown driven by political instability and concerns over US tariffs, financial data showed Sunday. According to audit reports posted on the electronic disclosure system by the Financial Supervisory Service, Samyang International Co., an unlisted affiliate of GS Group engaged in golf and tobacco retail, paid out a total of 10 billion won ($7.25 million) in dividends over the past year. The dividend payout exceeded the firm's annual net profit of 9.19 billion won. Of the 10 billion won, an estimated 8.2 billion won is believed to have gone to three members of the GS Group founding family, including Huh Joon-hong, the company's largest shareholder and heir apparent of the conglomerate. Huh and his relatives have also received dividends worth a combined 13.2 billion won from two other unlisted affiliates, including Samjoung Development Co. Meanwhile, K Cube Holdings Co., a company wholly owned by Kakao Corp. founder Kim Beom-su, has decided to pay out 15 billion won in dividends despite a net loss of 3.35 billion won last year. Gwangyoung Construction Co., an unlisted affiliate of real estate giant Booyoung Group, recently distributed 16.3 billion won to Chairman Lee Joong-keun and 3.2 billion won to his eldest son, Lee Sung-hoon, even though the company's net profit stood at just 14.7 billion won last year. Experts noted that the government should tight regulations on corporate governance and the oversight role of boards at unlisted firms. "Financial sanctions should be strengthened for suspicious transactions between listed and unlisted companies," said Lee Hyo-seob, a researcher at the Korea Capital Market Institute. "Reward systems for whistleblowers also need to be significantly enhanced." (Yonhap)
New York Post
02-07-2025
- Science
- New York Post
The key to solving your relationship problems might come down to your emojis, new study reveals
Emojis can improve relationships, according to new research. Using the digital representations of emotions and ideas in text and social media messages boosts closeness and relationship satisfaction by complementing face-to-face interactions, say American scientists. Although emojis are highly prevalent in texting and social media, no previous studies had looked at their potential as a tool for fostering interpersonal connection. Advertisement Using the digital representations of emotions and ideas in text and social media messages boosts closeness and relationship satisfaction by complementing face-to-face interactions, say American scientists. ifeelstock – Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin investigated how emojis influence relationship perceptions in an era dominated by online interactions. The participants included 260 adults ranging in age from 23 to 67 who were randomly assigned to read 15 text message exchanges that varied only in the presence or absence of emojis in the text. Advertisement They were instructed to imagine themselves as the sender of each message and to focus on their partner's replies. Participants rated partners who used emojis as more responsive than partners who communicated through text alone. Study author Sally Huh said: 'This perceived partner responsiveness through emoji use was positively associated with closeness and relationship satisfaction. 'Surprisingly, there were no significant differences between face and non-face emojis, suggesting that the type of emoji may be less critical than previously assumed. Advertisement 'Rather, it may be the presence of emojis that drives perceptions of greater partner responsiveness and better relationships.' The design of the study, published in the journal PLOS One, focused only on one partner in an inherently two-way relationship. Participants rated partners who used emojis as more responsive than partners who communicated through text alone. ifeelstock – The researchers say the design helped to isolate the effects of emoji use on friendship dynamics, moving beyond the correlational approaches that dominate much of the existing literature. Advertisement They believe the findings show that emojis may serve not only as expressive devices but also as signals of attentiveness and emotional engagement. Ms Huh added: 'The study revealed that emojis can boost relationship satisfaction by signalling emotional attentiveness. 'Interestingly, it's not the type of emoji but simply their presence that makes people feel closer to their partner.'
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Actor Jung Il Woo talks about a life-threatening disease, reveals how a car accident caused the issue and says, 'I didn't know when I would die'
Actor Jung Il Woo , who made his successful debut in the realm of acting with the drama series 'High Kick !', recently opened up about a life-threatening issue that he suffers from. He detailed what getting the diagnosis felt like and how he has been managing so far in his life. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'High! Kick' actor Jung Il Woo gets candid, talks about life-threatening disease During an appearance on a popular TV variety show titled 'Huh Young Man's Food Travel', the actor opened up about living his life with a cerebral aneurysm , calling it a 'ticking time bomb'. He shared that back in 2006, at the mere age of 19, the actor was involved in a major car accident along with fellow actor . Both of the actors suffered a lot of major injuries, with the latter even becoming comatose for a few months after the accident. A cerebral aneurysm, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is 'a bulge in a weak area of a blood vessel in or around your brain. Most aneurysms are small and don't cause issues. But a ruptured brain aneurysm is life-threatening.' Il Woo shared that it was because of the car accident that he ended up developing the aneurysm. He also delved into how he got the official diagnosis by the time he turned 27 and how that affected him. The actor shared that he went into depression after the diagnosis, as the doctor bluntly told him that he could pass away at any given moment without any warning. He shared that 'It's a time bomb-like disease. I was so scared and anxious because I didn't know when I would die.' He even shared about how, for the past 10 or so years, he has had to get regular follow-ups from the doctor every six months to ensure that his condition has not worsened. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Actor turned to faith to calm himself During his appearance on 'Captain Kim ' last year, the actor had talked about dealing with his disease and how turning to faith helped in calming him down. He shared that he walked the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain three times and how during his first visit, he ended up getting emotional and crying about it. He shared that after crying during mass, he felt 'cleansed'. He even managed to call that one of the happiest moments of his life as well, sharing that it all helped him deal with his issue better and more calmly. Jung Il Woo has been on a hiatus for the past two years; however, the actor is officially returning to the small screen through the upcoming weekend drama ' Splendid Days '.
