Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, Embassy of India located in Seoul signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Seongdong Foundation of Arts and Culture to further foster cultural and artistic exchanges between India and the Republic of Korea (SDFAC) on September 2, 2024. The Seongdong Foundation of Art & Culture (SDFAC) is a non-profit organization established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) to promote cultural and artistic development in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The Indian Cultural Center in Korea is the cultural department of the Indian Emba
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South Korea classifies Mpox as an infectious disease that is subject to border screening from Aug 21,2024. The Passengers flying from eight African nations must report to the authorities if they are experiencing Mpox symptoms, said Korean health authorities on the afternoon of Aug 20. The Korean Disease Control and Prevent authorities declared that under the strengthened surveillance measures, the passengers entering South Korea from eight African countries and experiencing symptoms such as fever, chills, rash, or swollen lymph nodes in the neck must report
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | “Korea needs to consider accepting more foreign workers to increase country’s working-age population amid a looming demographic crisis, “said a presidential aide in an interview on KBS radio on Wednesday. "As the working-age population is sharply decreasing, utilizing foreign workers could be an option to increase the population," emphasized by You Hye-mi, a senior aide while addressing the problem of low birthrates and aging population in South Korea. In 2023, the Korea's total fertility rate reached a record low of 0.72. If the current trend continues, the
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | The Central Accident Control Headquarters for the fire accident at the Hwaseong Aricell factory held its 3rd meeting at the Seoul Government Complex on the 13th and announced 'measures to strengthen the safety of foreign workers and small businesses'. In the process of strengthening safety management at small businesses, risk assessment standards are streng thened, and consulting and follow-up management are provided for vulnerable workplaces. This is a follow-up measure to the emergency safety support implemented on the 18th of last month to prevent fire ac
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | The ‘79th Liberation Day ceremony was held for awarding Korean Nationality Certificates to Descendants of Independence Meritorious Persons by the Ministry of Justice at the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea Memorial Hall, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul at 3 p.m. on August 12. This event was held to repay gratitude to the great sacrifice and dedication of those who contributed in Korean independence and celebrate their descendants acquiring Korean nationality to become a full citizen of the Republic of Korea. Minister Park Seong-jae personally awarded Kore
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South Korean government fined at least seven airlines for not be able to provide designate or operate priority seating and necessary information to the flight passengers with mobility difficulties, said the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said on Wednesday August 7,2024. A total of 2.5 million won ($1,816) fine has been imposed on each of the airlines include Jeju Air, T’way Air, Air Seoul, Air Premia, Air Busan, Eastar Jet and Aero K by the authorities. According to the ministry, the airlines violated an air traffic convenience standard for t
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter| There are suggestions that we should proactively prevent international students from dropping out through academic adaptation programs. While the government is promoting ‘Study Korea 300K’ with the goal of attracting 300,000 foreign students by 2027, the dropout rate is gradually increasing as the number of international students increases. On the 1st, the Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI) released a special plan with this content, ‘Suggestions for a soft landing in attracting new students and foreign students due to the decline in the school-age
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | An illegal Vietnamese resident who distributed drugs to foreign workers working with him was caught by the Jeonju Wansan Police and handed over to the prosecution. Jeonju Wansan Police Station in Jeollabuk-do announced on the 1st that it had arrested and sent Mr. A, an illegal immigrant of Vietnamese nationality in his 30s, on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act. Mr. A is suspected of possessing or distributing cocaine, a narcotic, since last year until now. Last December, the police received intelligence that foreigners were selling drugs at kara
뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 국내 총인구가 외국인 증가에 힘입어 3년 만에 증가세로 돌아섰다. 국내 인구는 감소세 인데 반해 외국인의 인구는 늘어 국내 총인구의 성장을 견인하고 있다. 29일 통계청이 발표한 ‘2023년 우리나라 인구주택총조사 결과’에 따르면, 2023년 11월 1일 기준 우리나라 총인구는 5천177만 5천명으로 전년 대비 8만 2천명(0.2%) 증가했다. 총인구는 2021년부터 2년 연속 감소하다 2023년 다시 증가세로 전환했다. 연평균 인구 증감률(성장률)은 지난 1995년 이후 1% 미만으로 떨어졌으나 2020년까지는 플러스 성장을 지속했다. 하지만, 지난 2021년부터 2년 연속 마이너스 성장 후 2023년 다시 플러스 성장으로 전환했다. 내국인은 4천983만 9천명(96.3%), 외국인은 193만 5천명(3.7%)으로 전년 대비 내국인은 10만 1천명(-0.2%) 감소했고 외국인은 18만 3천명(10.4%) 증가했다. 내국인은 지난 2021년 이후 해마다 감소했고 외국인은 2020년부터 2년 연속 감소하다 2022년 이후 증가세로 돌아섰다. 15~64세 인구는 70.6%(3654만 6000명)로 2018년 이후 지속해서 감소했다. 성
뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 250만 체류 외국인을 위한 서비스 플랫폼 ‘파미고’가 공식 오픈했다. 파미고는 체류 외국인들이 한국 생활에서 겪는 다양한 문제를 해결할 수 있는 종합 서비스 플랫폼이다. 파미고의 주요 기능으로는 주거, 교육, 의료, 법률, 번역, 금융 등 생활 전반에 걸친 다양한 서비스를 중계한다. 또한, 다국어 지원을 통해 언어 장벽을 허물고 사용자 맞춤형 추천 서비스를 제공해 정보 교류와 네트워킹을 위한 커뮤니티를 통해 체류 외국인들의 한국 생활 적응을 돕는다. 파미고는 외국인들이 한국 생활에서 겪는 언어 문제, 경제적 어려움, 문화 차이 등의 문제를 해결하기 위해 신뢰할 수 있는 파트너 네트워크를 구축해 가고 있다. 특히, 파미고는 일자리 수집 및 AI 기반 맞춤형 서비스 추천 시스템을 통해 사용자가 필요로 하는 정보를 쉽게 찾을 수 있도록 돕고 있다. 현재 파미고는 국내 체류 외국인의 직업, 체류 기간, 소득, 소비 패턴 등 다양한 데이터를 수집해 외국인의 신용정보를 구축하고 있다. 이같은 데이터를 활용해 외국인 사용자에게 더욱 정확하고 유용한 금융 서비스를 제공하고자 한다. 또한 국내 유수의 기업 및 대학과 파트너십을 맺어 외국인 유학생
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | President Kim Han-gil, the chairman of the National Integration Committee, ordered ‘strengthening safety measures for migrant workers ‘at the policy proposal of the Special Committee on 'Coexistence with Migrant Workers' under the Unification Committee held at the Seoul Government Complex on July 23,2024. Chairman Kim emphasized, "there should be no discrimination between Koreans and immigrants when it comes to safety issues." "After many migrant workers were sacrificed in the fire accident occurred in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do, we are moving beyond 'outsourcing
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | A total of 12,841 of foreigners including 10,756 illegal immigrants, 2,063 illegal employers, and 22 illegal employment and entry agents were caught & inves tigated by the immigration in a government’s joint crackdown on illegal immigrants and other criminals entering the South Korea, within the duration of 77 days from April 15~ June 30, 2024.announced by the Ministry of Justice. A total of 10,756 foreigners illegally staying and work ing were cracked down, of which 9,784 were forced to leave the country, 444 were fined, and the rest are under investiga
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | Seoul central district court ruled that if the police arrest the foreigner who had a fight with a Korean without sufficient grounds and did not provide an interpreter, “the state must compensate.” Announced by Eun-ha Lim, the Presider Judge of the Civil Appellate Division 1-1 of the Seoul Central District Court on July 8,2024. The decision is partially ruled in favor of the plaintiff in the damages claim filed by Mr. A against the state, saying, “Pay 2 million won in alimony to the plaintiff.” The court said, “The state is responsible for compensating for da
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | “Khuli Kuchehri” an open court has been organized by the Embassy of Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Seoul and Pakistan community Korea in the Gimhe City, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea on June 30,2024. His Excellency Ambassador Nabeel Munir, the ambassador of Pakistan Embassy in the Republic of Korea participated the “Khuli Kuchehri” and listened the issues and concerns raised by Pakistani diaspora in order to get better solutions for the future. The Pakistani community Warmly welcomed His Excellency Ambassador Nabeel Munir, was warmly welcomed by th
뉴스노믹스 전상천 기자 | 창업 교육 전문 기관 언더독스와 글로벌 스타트업 커뮤니티 서울스타트업스가 최근 상호 교류 및 협력을 위한 업무 제휴 협약(MOU)을 체결했다고 11일 밝혔다. 서울스타트업스는 지난 2017년 4월 설립돼 한국에 체류 중인 5천100명 가량의 내국인·외국인 창업가들이 교류하는 커뮤니티로, 국내에서 활동 중인 글로벌 스타트업 커뮤니티 중 최대 규모다. 서울스타트업스가 글로벌 청년 창업가 20명과 함께 매달 개최하는 스타트업 커뮤니티 활동을 언더독스가 지원한다는 내용이 언더독스-서울스타트업스 간 업무 협약의 주요 골자다. 언더독스와 서울스타트업스는 이번 업무 협약을 바탕으로 공동 협력 체계를 확립하고 추진하며, 한국을 무대로 창업을 희망하는 외국인 대상의 창업 교육 프로그램, 커뮤니티 행사 등을 진행할 예정이다. 김정헌 언더독스 대표는 “서울스타트업스와의 업무 협약을 통해 국내 창업 생태계 내에서 보다 다채로운 혁신 창업 아이디어가 오갈 수 있을 것으로 기대한다”고 말했다. 서울스타트업스도 언더독스와의 협력을 통해 한국 내 창업을 희망하는 외국인 창업가 육성 및 글로벌하게 연결된 스타트업 커뮤니티로 발전할 수 있어 뜻깊다며 기대감을 전했
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, Embassy of India located in Seoul signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Seongdong Foundation of Arts and Culture to further foster cultural and artistic exchanges between India and the Republic of Korea (SDFAC) on September 2, 2024. The Seongdong Foundation of Art & Culture (SDFAC) is a non-profit organization established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) to promote cultural and artistic development in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The Indian Cultural Center in Korea is the cultural department of the Indian Emba
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | South Korea classifies Mpox as an infectious disease that is subject to border screening from Aug 21,2024. The Passengers flying from eight African nations must report to the authorities if they are experiencing Mpox symptoms, said Korean health authorities on the afternoon of Aug 20. The Korean Disease Control and Prevent authorities declared that under the strengthened surveillance measures, the passengers entering South Korea from eight African countries and experiencing symptoms such as fever, chills, rash, or swollen lymph nodes in the neck must report
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | “Korea needs to consider accepting more foreign workers to increase country’s working-age population amid a looming demographic crisis, “said a presidential aide in an interview on KBS radio on Wednesday. "As the working-age population is sharply decreasing, utilizing foreign workers could be an option to increase the population," emphasized by You Hye-mi, a senior aide while addressing the problem of low birthrates and aging population in South Korea. In 2023, the Korea's total fertility rate reached a record low of 0.72. If the current trend continues, the
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | The Central Accident Control Headquarters for the fire accident at the Hwaseong Aricell factory held its 3rd meeting at the Seoul Government Complex on the 13th and announced 'measures to strengthen the safety of foreign workers and small businesses'. In the process of strengthening safety management at small businesses, risk assessment standards are streng thened, and consulting and follow-up management are provided for vulnerable workplaces. This is a follow-up measure to the emergency safety support implemented on the 18th of last month to prevent fire ac
Newsnomics AJAY ANGELINA reporter | The ‘79th Liberation Day ceremony was held for awarding Korean Nationality Certificates to Descendants of Independence Meritorious Persons by the Ministry of Justice at the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea Memorial Hall, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul at 3 p.m. on August 12. This event was held to repay gratitude to the great sacrifice and dedication of those who contributed in Korean independence and celebrate their descendants acquiring Korean nationality to become a full citizen of the Republic of Korea. Minister Park Seong-jae personally awarded Kore