Nov 12, 2026
For some young Korean workers, leaving the office on time matters more than finishing every task, and avoiding the responsibilities of a permanent position can be more appealing than climbing the corporate ladder. These attitudes are emerging among members of Generation Z, who are challenging workplace expectations long shaped by loyalty, overtime and deference to senior colleagues. In a roundtable discussion organized by the Hankook Ilbo, young participants shared their views on work, career advancement and workplace relationships, revealing both generational differences and contradictions in their own approaches to professional life. Their experiences suggest that while younger employees increasingly demand clearer boundaries and more explicit instructions, they sometimes struggle to meet those same expectations when they become responsible for guiding others. Leaving work on time, even with tasks unfinished For Korea's Generation X, now largely in their 50s, staying late at the office was once considered a badge of dedication. In her 2000 novel "A Very Old Joke," acclaimed Korean author
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the prosecution panel believe the decision of Vice President Sara Duterte’s legal team to withdraw the presentation of a Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) official was brought by a yearning to play safe. The prosecutors think that if the defense team will push through with its plan, the action might
MANILA, Philippines — Motorcycle taxi riders’ group Metro has called for a review of rider limits, saying these should be based on passenger demand and not restrict drivers’ livelihoods. Metro co-convener Jayson Luna said the Department of Transportation and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) should introduce long-term reforms that benefit both riders
MANILA, Philippines—The Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has filed a civil forfeiture case that covers the bank accounts of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, a witness told the Sandiganbayan Third Division on Thursday. Defense attorney Rashel Ann Pomoy confirmed this with AMLC financial investigator Jan Mark Busa, who testified as witness for the prosecution during the
DANGCAGAN, Bukidnon — Two more living centenarians in southern Bukidnon received P50,000 each in cash incentives from the provincial government on Wednesday, November 11, as part of its continuing recognition of the province’s oldest residents. Ellen Salumintao, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) head, personally went to the homes of the beneficiaries to hand
MANILA, Philippines— The Department of Education (DepEd) emphasized the vital role of public-private partnerships in driving nationwide digital transformation. DepEd issued that statement on Thursday, as public schools in the National Capital Region, including those in Navotas City and Caloocan City, received 133 information and communications technology (ICT) units. Education Secretary Sonny Angara led the
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Z. Duterte’s lawyers have yet to dispute bank accounts and balances that formed part of the P817.87 million in alleged unexplained wealth identified by forensic accounting expert Alexander Cabrera. Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, House prosecution spokesperson, pointed this out on Thursday in a press briefing after the 43rd day of
COTABATO CITY — The Army’s 33rd Infantry Battalion (IB) deployed troops, backed by armored personnel carriers, on Thursday to a village in Aleosan, North Cotabato, to pacify warring armed groups identified with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Colonel Ramel Hojilla, North Cotabato police director, said two minor siblings were killed on Tuesday after hostilities
Senator Robin Padilla on Thursday dared the House prosecution panel to investigate him over his P1.54 million worth of expenses that he said were spent to help people in need.
MANILA, Philippines—Former Public Works-Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara has returned another batch of cold cash to the Bureau of Treasury, increasing the pot to P866.4 million. Justice Undersecretary Deo Marco made the revelation on Thursday, noting that the stolen public funds have been recently turned over to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr). Marco added that
BACOLOD CITY — Two students were killed while five others were injured after a motorcycle collided with a hearse van along the national highway in Barangay Iniban, Ayungon town, Negros Oriental, on Wednesday night, November 11. Police identified the fatalities as the 22-year-old male driver of the black Honda XRM 125 motorcycle, a Criminology student
Updated @ 7:35 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 MANILA, Philippines — The “lavish spending” of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, runs counter to the constitutional requirement for public officials to lead modest lives, House prosecutors said on Thursday. The House prosecution panel made the argument after defense witnesses Anel Martin
