The changes are seen as an opportunity for political parties like the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), which can now field candidates without forming coalitions.
The president set a two-week deadline for his ministers to present actionable solutions.
Despite Yoon’s efforts to mend ties with Japan, including resolving disputes related to forced labor during Japan’s colonial occupation of Korea, the political climate in Seoul remains tense.
Japan's tourism boom has brought much-needed economic relief, particularly after the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This new strategy is a direct response to the emerging strategic cooperation between China and Russia, as well as the nuclear advancements in North Korea.
Japanese banks have adhered to a rigid seniority-based structure, where employees were rewarded with promotions and salary increases based on their length of service rather than performance.
Finance Minister Choo Kyung-Ho stated that the fuel tax cut extension is necessary to mitigate the effects of surging international oil prices, which have put pressure on household budgets and exacerbated inflation.
Supporters argue that a differentiated wage system would ease the burden on industries dependent on foreign workers, particularly in childcare and eldercare, where costs for foreign caregivers often exceed 2 million won per month, making them inaccessible to many families.
Chinese vessels reportedly used water cannons and conducted dangerous maneuvers to prevent the resupply mission, escalating fears of a maritime conflict in the region.
The border is one of the most fortified in the world, lined with barbed wire, landmines, and watchtowers manned by heavily armed guards.
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