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상속하려다 경영 위기에 놓이는 기업들, 과도한 상속세제는 뜯어 고쳐야

상속하려다 경영 위기에 놓이는 기업들, 과도한 상속세제는 뜯어 고쳐야

尹 대통령, 기업 발전 저해하는 낡은 ‘상속세’ 제도 개편 시사 10조원 상속하면 세금만 6조원? 전례 없는 최고치 상속세율 상속세 폐지 해야 vs 세제 유지하되 세율 절반 이상 낮춰야 대통령실이 최근 윤석열 대통령의 ‘상속세 폐지’ 발언에 대한 논란 잠재우기에 나섰다. 4월 총선을 앞두고 윤 대통령이 상속세 폐지 카드를 꺼내든 것에 대해 야당에서 ‘총선용 포퓰리즘’이라는 비난을 쏟아내고…

Should I wait until summer to watch ‘Spring in Seoul’ on OTT? Countdown to introduction of Korean movie Holdback

Should I wait until summer to watch ‘Spring in Seoul’ on OTT? Countdown to introduction of Korean movie Holdback

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism begins to specify holdback period and targets Blueprint for recovery of the film industry, which was ‘cut in half’ Some pointed out that “there will be increased losses by delaying entry into the secondary market” The government is moving to legislate a holdback system that postpones the release of…

‘Representatives of workers who do not work’, ‘gap’ between skyless union officials and ordinary workers

‘Representatives of workers who do not work’, ‘gap’ between skyless union officials and ordinary workers

Labor union officials spark controversy over abuse of time-off system, exceeding limit is ‘routine’ The Seoul Metropolitan Government also advocates ‘responsibility’, “just a ‘warning to the agency’ without punishing the head of the agency” Established unions that reign as the ‘privileged class’ are “not interested” in workers’ rights There is controversy over the Seoul Transportation…

“I don’t often have even one child.” Are there benefits to having more children? The Democratic Party’s ‘low birth rate pledge’ is ambiguous

“I don’t often have even one child.” Are there benefits to having more children? The Democratic Party’s ‘low birth rate pledge’ is ambiguous

Democratic Party, which made a low birth rate pledge before the general election, focuses on various aspects such as assets and care ‘Marriage-Childbirth-Childcare Dream’ measure: benefits increase as the number of children increases? It is inappropriate for the current situation where young people avoid marriage and childbirth. Barriers to childbirth must be lowered first The…

Are the public and private sectors joining hands to respond to local extinction, and are diversity and creativity everything?

Are the public and private sectors joining hands to respond to local extinction, and are diversity and creativity everything?

Promotion of public-private cooperation regional win-win agreement project Expanding participation from local governments to the private sector 9 cases selected, each supported with 50 billion won, full-scale operation in July A project to overcome the crisis of local population extinction, led by the private sector and supported by the public, is scheduled to begin operation…

As global competition for next-generation solar technology ‘tandem’ intensifies, what is the development status of our country?

As global competition for next-generation solar technology ‘tandem’ intensifies, what is the development status of our country?

‘Tandem’ technology that can significantly improve solar cell efficiency, chosen as next-generation food source Intense global technology competition, with large numbers of countries including China and Saudi Arabia participating Korea has established a consultative body and started competing in earnest. Hanwha Solutions is leading the way The government is accelerating the commercialization of ‘tandem’, the…

‘The Mobile Communications Terminal Distribution Structure Improvement Act’ the main culprit of the increase in terminal prices, is on the operating table

‘The Mobile Communications Terminal Distribution Structure Improvement Act’ the main culprit of the increase in terminal prices, is on the operating table

‘Dantong Act’ stands at a crossroads of extinction after 10 years Contrary to its intended purpose, it has become a means of preserving profits for telecommunication companies However, even if the abolition is confirmed, it will take a considerable amount of time to become a reality The Mobile Communications Terminal Distribution Structure Improvement Act (Dantong…

The low birth rate and aging committee is beholden to a ‘borrowed sack of barley’, the shadow of ‘lack of capacity’ hidden behind budget problems

The low birth rate and aging committee is beholden to a ‘borrowed sack of barley’, the shadow of ‘lack of capacity’ hidden behind budget problems

Population control tower ‘Yumyeong Musil’, ‘agent’ to solve low birth rate problem Committee on low birth rate and aging population raised ‘budget issue’: “It is difficult to design policies without budget authority” Some point out ‘lack of capacity’, “Failure to solve key challenges is the fundamental cause” The Low Birth Rate and Aging Society Committee,…

“Financial investment income tax, should it be abolished or implemented?” Spreading controversy in political circles only adds to confusion among ‘financial companies and investors’

“Financial investment income tax, should it be abolished or implemented?” Spreading controversy in political circles only adds to confusion among ‘financial companies and investors’

As the departure of major shareholders accelerates in the ruling party, the damage to ‘minority shareholders’ becomes obvious Opposition party criticizes ‘tax cut for the rich’, which actually only eases the tax burden on high-net-worth investors The ruling and opposition parties must confirm as soon as possible whether to abolish the financial investment income tax…

“Dad, take a month off too” Extension of maternity leave period for spouses, policy effectiveness ‘not good’

“Dad, take a month off too” Extension of maternity leave period for spouses, policy effectiveness ‘not good’

Party and government push for significant extension of spouse’s maternity leave from ‘2 weeks to 1 month’ Consider providing incentives to companies that introduce maternity leave and to co-workers on leave Does your salary decrease if you take maternity leave? There are still limits to dreaming of revitalizing the system The government and ruling party…

“U.S. airstrikes are useless” What will be the end of this ineffective war with the Middle East’s maritime strategic point blocked?

“U.S. airstrikes are useless” What will be the end of this ineffective war with the Middle East’s maritime strategic point blocked?

Houthis immediately counterattacked after being attacked by the U.S. and resumed shelling commercial ships heading to the Red Sea. After failing to suppress the Houthis, the United States is about to re-designate the Houthis as a ‘foreign terrorist group’ The longer the war goes on, the more the United States loses; it is time for…

“With no delinquent payments during COVID-19,” credit pardons for vulnerable groups are in full swing

“With no delinquent payments during COVID-19,” credit pardons for vulnerable groups are in full swing

Joint agreement for credit amnesty signed in earnest, spurring restrictions on information sharing “Are only those who work hard to repay are fools?” There is also controversy over reverse discrimination in some quarters Targets of credit amnesty are faithful repayers and vulnerable groups, ‘relief’ rather than preferential treatment The full-scale process of ‘credit amnesty’ for…

Fresh fruit prices have skyrocketed, and the government is adjusting prices to stabilize people’s livelihoods

Fresh fruit prices have skyrocketed, and the government is adjusting prices to stabilize people’s livelihoods

Last year, apple and pear production plummeted due to abnormal weather, and prices soared ahead of the Lunar New Year Fruit shortages may occur after Lunar New Year, imbalance between supply and demand of apples and pears becomes visible The government has introduced special price adjustment measures for popular items that rise during the holidays…

Na Kyung-won, who once again brought up ‘Hungary’s low birth rate measures’: 2 million won loan if you get married and debt forgiveness if you give birth

Na Kyung-won, who once again brought up ‘Hungary’s low birth rate measures’: 2 million won loan if you get married and debt forgiveness if you give birth

‘Hungary’s low birth rate measures’ were used as an excuse to dismiss the civilian vice-chairman of the U.S. Committee on Low Birth Rate and Aging Society Hungary’s birth policy card brought out again after a year: “It’s not too late” In contrast to Korea, Hungary has seen a 29% surge in birth rate, but there…

Movie theaters collapsing due to the OTT craze, cannot be saved through ‘holdback’?

Movie theaters collapsing due to the OTT craze, cannot be saved through ‘holdback’?

The film industry turned upside down after the COVID-19 pandemic, with an average holdback of ‘3 months’ “Audiences have already turned their backs” Questioning the effectiveness of institutionalizing holdbacks Both production companies and consumers have changed, as multiplexes seek ‘new avenues’ As the multiplex industry faces a downturn following the COVID-19 pandemic, industry debate over…

The global conflict spread like wildfire, the cross-strait and North-South issues on the Korean Peninsula became a time bomb

The global conflict spread like wildfire, the cross-strait and North-South issues on the Korean Peninsula became a time bomb

Houthi rebels fire missiles at US warship US doesn’t want war: ‘I’m not interested in any kind of war’ If the U.S. loses war deterrence, the international community will face chaos. ‘A decision is needed’ The 3H (Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthi), which the international community regards as terrorist groups, are plunging the world into a…

“We will give you money if you have a child” Local government’s cash-based low birth rate support plan is a dangerous ‘populism’

“We will give you money if you have a child” Local government’s cash-based low birth rate support plan is a dangerous ‘populism’

Incheon Metropolitan City implements childbirth encouragement policy centered on ‘1 million won per child’ subsidy Although 16 trillion won was spent over 280 years, the effect was minimal. This year’s total fertility rate was ‘0.68 people’ Spreading cash piecemeal is just populism, we need to look at the fundamental problem Incheon City has introduced a…

Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-de is elected president of Taiwan, and Korea is also paying close attention to his continued anti-China stance

Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-de is elected president of Taiwan, and Korea is also paying close attention to his continued anti-China stance

The birth of the Vice-President-turned-President, expected policy consistency “One China” heightens tensions in Taiwan Strait Crisis theory extended to the Korean semiconductor industry Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (Democratic Progressive Party) Chairman Lai Ching-de, who has shown strong pro-American and anti-China tendencies, was elected president, creating tension in the international situation. Tensions are reaching a peak,…

The return of stagnant Chinese tourists, I found out why, and found out, “They’re too busy making a living”

The return of stagnant Chinese tourists, I found out why, and found out, “They’re too busy making a living”

Hotel Shilla’s 4th quarter earnings estimates were cut in half due to the slow recovery of Chinese tourists Chinese tourists do not increase despite re-opening and group tours allowed Chinese economy in severe deflation, Chinese people no longer able to afford tourism The number of Chinese tourists visiting Korea is showing a slow recovery compared…

Deaths of the ‘head of the household’ are quietly forgotten. The risk of lonely death among middle-aged men is particularly high

Deaths of the ‘head of the household’ are quietly forgotten. The risk of lonely death among middle-aged men is particularly high

‘Risk of lonely death’ is higher in men than in women and in middle-aged people than in young and elderly people Middle-aged people who have lost their place due to retirement and divorce are hiding from society The fundamental cause lies in ‘social structure’? Questions about the effectiveness of government policies Analysis has suggested that…