"In the last few years around 6,000 Vietnamese women got married to South Koreans every year,” Lee Mi-yon, minister at the embassy, told VnExpress recently. "Since 2015, Vietnamese brides have accounted for the largest number of foreign brides in South Korea." In general the number of Vietnamese women marrying South Korean men has been increasing by around 20 percent per year, while the number of Chinese brides, who used to make up the biggest number, has been declining. Asked about the protection of Vietnamese brides' rights and interests, Lee said South Korea has strict laws on marriage brokering and appropriate punishments for violations. These organizations are required to meet certain criteria and provide accurate information to men seeking foreign brides, while Vietnamese women must also provide accurate information about themselves before moving to South Korea. In Vietnam, only organizations under the Women's Union are allowed to broker marriages, and any Korean entity … [Read more...] about Vietnamese brides in South Korea protected by strict laws: South Korean diplomat
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Vietnamese brides in Korea protected by strict laws: Korean diplomat
"In the last few years around 6,000 Vietnamese women got married to South Koreans every year,” Lee Mi-yon, minister at the embassy, told VnExpress recently. "Since 2015, Vietnamese brides have accounted for the largest number of foreign brides in South Korea." In general the number of Vietnamese women marrying South Korean men has been increasing by around 20 percent per year, while the number of Chinese brides, who used to make up the biggest number, has been declining. Asked about the protection of Vietnamese brides' rights and interests, Lee said South Korea has strict laws on marriage brokering and appropriate punishments for violations. These organizations are required to meet certain criteria and provide accurate information to men seeking foreign brides, while Vietnamese women must also provide accurate information about themselves before moving to South Korea. In Vietnam, only organizations under the Women's Union are allowed to broker marriages, and any Korean entity … [Read more...] about Vietnamese brides in Korea protected by strict laws: Korean diplomat
Dong Nai province plans to disseminate and propagandize traffic law in 2013
On 08/03/2012, the Propaganda Department of Provincial Party's Committee issued plan no. 218-KH/BTGTU on the dissemination and propagation of traffic law in 2013 within Dong Nai province. Accordingly, the plan aims at stimulating the propagation and providing guidance on traffic law in order to raise awareness, responsibility and self-consciousness in complying with traffic law among officers and party members, union members and all social classes, creating motivations to make positive changes in drivers' behaviors and traffic safety, contributing to traffic accident control and reduction within the province. The propagation and dissemination process of legal education must be innovated in terms of forms and methods and integrated into the continual and consistent implementation of the Directives and the Party's Resolutions on a regular basis; through means of information such as cell meetings, community conferences, all socio-political parties and social classes have deeply and … [Read more...] about Dong Nai province plans to disseminate and propagandize traffic law in 2013
Tourism Law needs to be amended to protect tourists
Establishing a tourism police force, applying the common fares for both domestic and international tourists, controlling quality of tour guides are proposed to add to the amended Law on Tourism. At the workshop on the implementation of the Law on Tourism on February 29, Huynh Tan Vinh, Chairman of the Tourism Association of Danang City, said that protection of visitors must be legalized and it is needed to have tourism police to protect the interests of tourists. He also suggested applying the one-fare policy for all tourists. "The Law on Tourism says that the tourism industry is the key economic sector. However, hotels have to pay highest charges for power, clean water and taxes compare to other service providers," Vinh added. Nguyen Phuong Mai, head of the Tourism Operation Department of Thua Thien-Hue Province, said that managing tour guide is very loose. She proposed to strictly control tourist boats to avoid accidents. Trinh Bang Co, director of Phuong Dong Viet Tourism … [Read more...] about Tourism Law needs to be amended to protect tourists
Japanese cat lovers snarl at new law
Times are looking tough for Tokyo's cat cafes, where feline aficionados can drop in for tea and some time with a cat. At most such establishments, it's the post-work rush that brings in the most cash, with tired and harried professionals dropping by on their way homes to pet and play with the animals as a way of relieving stress. But now the purrs of delight may be getting quieter. A revision to Japan's Animal Protection Law, due to come into force on June 1, will slap a curfew on the public display of cats and dogs, forcing cat cafes to shut up shop at 8 p.m. "There's this new revision which says we should be open from eight in the morning until eight at night. After 8 p.m. we have to put the cats in the back, away from the customers, and close," said Hiromi Kawase, the owner of one Tokyo cat cafe. "Everybody knows cats are really happy in the evening, with their big, cute eyes. So I just can't understand why the people at the top are ignoring this. It's really strange." Cat … [Read more...] about Japanese cat lovers snarl at new law