SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – A study conducted by Park Joo-sang of the Regional Labor and Society Research Institute reveals a significant decrease in job satisfaction, life satisfaction, and personal happiness among young workers as their working hours increase. This study, published in the ‘Labour Policy Research’ journal by the Korea Labor Institute, delves into [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In a new trend that underscores South Korea’s innovative storytelling, television dramas and webtoons are increasingly exploring themes of rebirth and regression, resonating deeply with audiences both domestically and internationally. One of the standout examples of this trend is the Tving original series “Lee Jae, I’m Dying Soon”. This narrative [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The sudden demise of actor Lee Sun-kyun, who was under police investigation for alleged drug use, has sent shockwaves through South Korean society. Instances of such tragic conclusions are sadly not isolated. Lee reportedly struggled with psychological distress, exacerbated by the release of call recordings from his private life, unrelated [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The hiring of foreigners will be further expanded in South Korea’s labor-intensive industries, beginning next year, the government said Friday, finalizing a plan to bring in an all-time high of 165,000 non-professional migrant workers in 2024 to tackle growing labor shortages. Hotels, condos and restaurants, among others, will be [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – According to a recent report from the South Korean Ministry of Environment, the number of wild animals rescued nationwide has significantly increased over the past five years. In total, 24,080 animals were rescued by 17 wildlife rescue centers across the country this year. Of these, 7,321 animals, accounting for 35.9% [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study in South Korea has shed light on the contrasting job preferences of the country’s youth and senior citizens, revealing a generational divide in workplace priorities. The study, conducted by the Gyeonggi Research Institute in August and involving 1,000 residents of Gyeonggi Province, has been compiled into a [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – On December 28, the Ministry of Health and Welfare released findings from its inaugural nationwide survey on senior citizens aged 65 and above who engage in waste paper collection as a means of livelihood. The survey disclosed that there are 42,000 such individuals across the country. This marks the first [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – In the face of persistent high inflation and interest rates, South Korean consumers have been navigating the economic landscape with markedly polarized spending habits. This trend, underscored by recent studies from Lotte Home Shopping and WiseApp, reveals a complex interplay of ‘value-seeking consumption’ and ‘revenge spending’, shaping the country’s retail [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital marketing, the KPR Digital Communication Research Institute, a subsidiary of KPR, one of the largest public relations companies in Korea, unveiled its top 10 digital marketing communication trends for 2024. These trends, revealed on December 27, are set to redefine the way businesses [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A new policy that allows passengers to reboard Seoul subways within 15 minutes after using the restroom or for other reasons has emerged as the most popular proposal by a Seoul city government official this year. The Seoul Metropolitan Government revealed on December 25 that the proposal topped the ‘Creative [...]