SMEs express concern over vaccine leave amid prolonged pandemic
Posted : 2021-05-24 15:43
Updated : 2021-05-24 15:59
Over 1 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine are shipped out of SK Bioscience s manufacturing plant in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, on May 17. SK group s pharmaceutical affiliate, SK Bioscience, is AstraZeneca s partner in the global supply of the COVID-19 vaccine. Yonhap
By Yi Whan-woo
Following a government recommendation, major conglomerates are introducing paid leave for workers getting vaccinated against COVID-19. But small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) cannot afford to do so because of a shortage of manpower, financial constraints and other problems caused by the prolonged fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted : 2021-05-24 17:27
Updated : 2021-05-24 18:27
Lee Jun-seok, former member of the conservative main opposition People Power Party (PPP), visits Seomun Night Market in Daegu, Monday. Lee has placed his bid to be the PPP s next chairperson and he is enjoying high popularity in recent polls of the party s candidates for the position. Yonhap
By Jung Da-min
With the race for the leadership of the conservative main opposition People Power Party (PPP) heating up, a rookie politician is enjoying high popularity in recent polls about who will be the PPP s next chairperson. The PPP is set to hold a national convention on June 11 to elect new leaders, including the chairperson.
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How young voters, once solid supporters of liberal causes, turned against Moon’s party in by-elections April 9, 2021
In politics, it is conventional wisdom that liberal parties are more effective in connecting with and appealing to young voters, while conservative rivals are more comfortable in engaging with the older electorate. A high level of voter turnout is also usually considered something that works in favor of liberal candidates.
These common notions, however, were completely shattered during the course of these past by-elections in South Korea, as many young voters firmly expressed their opposition to the ruling Democratic Party (DP), at least in its current state.