Some fear policy aimed at reducing work hours and giving part-timers permanent contracts will lead to low-quality jobs.
New rules in S Korea for mixed marriages
Next year, foreign spouses will have to speak basic Korean and couples will need at least $1,500 income per month.
15 Oct 2013
South Korea is introducing new rules for citizens who want to marry foreigners, aimed at tackling some of the problems that come from cross-cultural marriages.
Al Jazeera’s Harry Fawcett reports from Seoul.
Source : Al Jazeera
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