Deputy Prime Minister Baek Kyung-hoon Visits Livelihood Sites and Social Welfare Facilities for Chuseok

Deputy Prime Minister Baek Kyung-hoon visited livelihood sites and social welfare facilities across the country to practice warm comfort and sharing in celebration of Chuseok, the great traditional holiday of the Korean people. This initiative was organized to look after neighbors who are easily overlooked during the holiday season and to encourage the hard work … Read more

Unpacking the Controversy: Public Official Employment Review Issues in the Nonghyup Bank CEO Selection

The race for the next Nonghyup Bank CEO has intensified into a fierce two-way contest between incumbent CEO Shin Hak-gi and Lee Hyung-ju, head of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). Amidst this competition, issues regarding public official employment reviews and conflicts of interest have emerged as hot topics. The Nonghyup Bank CEO Candidate Recommendation Committee … Read more

A Complete Guide to Retirement Pension IRP Accounts: From Account Opening to Tax Deduction Claims

Retirement pensions serve as a sturdy pillar supporting life after retirement, yet many employees find themselves at a loss regarding how to manage them effectively. To put it simply, actively utilizing a personal IRP (Individual Retirement Pension) account allows you to receive tax refunds ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of won during your … Read more

How to Receive Your Retirement Pension: A Practical Strategy to Save Taxes by Choosing a Pension Over a Lump Sum

Many employees regret hitting their knees in despair after blindly withdrawing their retirement pension as a lump sum without fully understanding the methods, only to pay a hefty tax bill of several million won all at once. Since retirement benefits are a valuable lump sum earned through years of hard work, it is essential to … Read more

A Guide to Asiana Airlines Mileage Usage and 10-Year Retention Conditions After Integration

Asiana Airlines mileage will be managed separately and securely for the next 10 years following the merger of the two major airlines, with existing redemption standards and validity periods fully guaranteed. Many people have worried that their hard-earned points might lose value or disappear overnight, but this concern has been completely alleviated by the recent … Read more

Shifting Welfare Policies and Future Outlooks Through the 2nd Youth Disability Policy Forum

With the convening of the 2nd Youth Disability Policy Forum, the candid voices of those directly affected are becoming a core driving force in transforming actual welfare systems and on-the-ground realities. Kim, a university student who uses a wheelchair, spoke out about the difficulties he faces every time he moves between classrooms or prepares for … Read more

Guide to the Public Verification Process for 2026 Second-Half General Awards for Retired Civil Servants

As the public verification process for the 2026 second-half general awards for retired civil servants officially begins, the list of candidates who have served in public office for many years has been made public. This verification is designed to establish a transparent and fair government award system, allowing any citizen to review the candidates’ records … Read more

[Into the AI World] The Unstoppable AI Development Race Despite Calls for a Slowdown

While voices calling to temporarily slow down the pace of AI development to ensure safety are growing louder, the reality on the ground is that the development race is actually intensifying. Although companies publicly express concern about risks and advocate for a collective slowdown, there is a deep-seated anxiety that stopping first could lead to … Read more