KÉ Interview: Meet a Man Who Farms Your Abalone
So-called 3D jobs -- dirty, dangerous and difficult -- are increasingly performed by foreign workers. Meet one who came to harvest abalone so beloved here.
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Workload From Hell: S Korea Post Office’s Election Blues
For workers at South Korea's post office, the election season can sometimes be deadly. Mail carriers apparently have to deliver at least 1,000 mails a day.
A Seoul Taxi Story: It’s Just Not Fare
A Seoul taxi driver may be arrested for rejecting a drunk customer, who got wounded trying to hold on to the accelerating cab. But don't just point fingers.
TV Producer’s Death Casts Light on Dark Side of K-Drama Industry
The K-drama world is notorious for its draconian working conditions. Recently, an assistant producer commited suicide, blaming his employers.