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The Ministry of Employment and Labor is newly selecting qualified investigation research committee members to safeguard workplace safety and reduce accidents. This recruitment, aimed at strengthening the safety net in industrial settings, presents a meaningful opportunity for experts in related fields. In fact, as experienced professionals directly participate in policy formulation and accident cause analysis, … Read more

If you are currently looking into a 400 million KRW loan ahead of a home purchase or a jeonse (long-term rental) contract, you must carefully assess your income and the property price criteria. With recent interest rate volatility, borrowers who chose variable rates are facing significant financial pressure as their monthly payments have increased by … Read more

As the domestic Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) market has exploded in growth, surpassing 500 trillion won in total net assets, it is now imperative to swiftly update outdated regulations regarding product launches and fund management to align with market changes. We are at a critical juncture where institutional reforms are essential to move beyond a structure … Read more

The Major Crimes Investigation Agency (MCIA) Opening Preparation Team, under the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, has initiated the second special appointment process for prosecutors and staff from the Prosecutors’ Office, ahead of the agency’s official launch in October. This is a necessary measure to overcome the situation where the first recruitment round failed … Read more

The outstanding loan balance for overdraft accounts at domestic banks has surged by over 6 trillion won since the beginning of the year, reaching the brink of 70 trillion won by the end of July. According to data submitted by the Financial Supervisory Service to Rep. Park Sung-hoon of the People Power Party, a member … Read more

South Korea’s agricultural and seafood exports have surpassed the $10 billion mark in just 253 days, the fastest pace in history. This record is a full 19 days ahead of last year’s achievement, vividly demonstrating the rising status of Korean food on the global stage. Since first breaking the $10 billion barrier in 2021, the … Read more

Receiving a discharge decision in personal rehabilitation does not mean you can immediately borrow as much as you want from commercial banks, so thorough preparation is essential. Even if you have diligently completed your repayment plan over a long period and received discharge approval from the court, financial institutions may still view your past records … Read more

Lee Jae-geun, the division head nominated as the next leader of KB Financial Group, recently expressed his strong commitment to accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence and digital transformation on his way to work. This clearly signals a strategic direction to reshape the financial ecosystem rather than resting on the group’s current outstanding performance. The … Read more

A solid foundation has been laid for domestic food companies to alleviate the burden of soaring energy costs and effectively respond to the era of carbon neutrality. On September 11, the Korea Food Industry Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korea Energy Agency to promote solar power and energy efficiency in the … Read more

Financial Services Commissioner Lee Eui-yeon has reached his one-year anniversary in office, but he has skipped celebratory events, focusing his full energy on resolving the heavy burden of economic issues with a solemn mindset. Recently, the controversy over the responsibility for leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) products in major semiconductor stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK … Read more