Due to high exchange rates and Middle East risks... Korea’s Small and Medium Business Administration allows one-year grace period for repayment of policy funds
The Korean government has implemented a one-year grace period for small businesses struggling due to high exchange rates and tensions in the Middle East.
Warm winter no match: China’s sportswear sector posts surprise growth
China's sportswear industry shows unexpected growth due to policy support, rising demand during the Chinese New Year, and the visibility from the Winter Olympics.
To enhance Japanese language instruction, the government plans to change laws to make support staff official school employees
The Japanese Ministry of Education plans to revise regulations to officially designate Japanese language support assistants and native language support staff as school employees, aiming to strengthen education for students who require Japanese language instruction.
The Birth of Unprecedentedly Powerful Authority: A Crucial Moment for Democracy by Political Department Head Kyohei Matsuda
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takichi won a recent election decisively, establishing significant power but raising concerns about the implications for democracy and policy support.
‘Hikikomori Youth’ Social Cost Estimated at 53 Trillion Won Annually
An analysis indicates that the hidden costs to Korean society from 'hikikomori youth' who isolate themselves at home exceed 53 trillion won annually, highlighting a need for expanded policy support as the number of these youths may increase due to difficulties in job-seeking.