Seoul can't hide its labor record from scrutiny

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The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) should seriously consider the widespread labor rights violations in South Korea before it accepts the latter's application for membership. South Korea's National Security Law and other abusive labor legislation remain strictly enforced despite the country's shift to democratic rule. During the two-day seminar on South Korea's labor laws conducted by OECD's Trade Union Advisory Committee, the absence of the South Korean labor minister indicated how the government reacts to criticism about its labor practice. The labor rights issue should be a major consideration to OECD admission.

South Korea, Laws, regulations and rules, Economic policy, Membership, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Employee rights

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Amid riots, Vietnam's catholics seek basic rights

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Catholics in Vietnam continually seek basic rights and it is unlikely that they will stop unless the government passes land laws for the security of the rural population and allow people to practice their religion. Allowing people to practice their religion would facilitate in aid and development works of these groups that bring about better living conditions in the country. The government should realize that Catholics are populous and that they will demand rights from the government.

Public Finance Activities, Public Administration, Social aspects, Analysis, Planning, Evaluation, Freedom of religion, Column, Social policy, Vietnam, Civil rights

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