SEOUL, Mar. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea prepares for an unprecedented milestone of 10 million elderly citizens, the government has unveiled a sweeping set of measures aimed at enhancing housing options, improving care services, and fostering a supportive environment to meet the evolving needs of its rapidly aging demographic. At the 22nd Public [...]
SUWON, Mar. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to improve physical fitness and promote a more active lifestyle among its residents, Gyeonggi Province in South Korea is set to introduce a pioneering “sports points” program next year, after completing a policy research study on the initiative this month. The proposed program, dubbed the “Gyeonggi Sports [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a revealing study on South Korea’s labor market dynamics and their impact on family planning, researchers have pointed to a stark disparity in birth rates between contract (irregular workers not covered by major insurance) and full-time corporate employees. The findings suggest that the fertility rate among women in [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Recent research has revealed that individuals who quit smoking for an extended period can dramatically lower their risk of developing cancer. The study, conducted by a team led by Oh Jin-yyung and Park Eun-jung at the National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, found that those who [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a striking reflection of South Korea’s demographic shifts, numerous kindergartens and childcare centers across the nation are shuttering their doors, succumbing to the dual pressures of plummeting birth rates and an aging population. In response, a growing number of these institutions are pivoting to serve the elderly, transitioning into [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 4 (Korea Bizwire) –Seoul Asan Medical Center has been recognized as the highest-rated hospital in South Korea according to a recent evaluation by the American magazine Newsweek, ranking 22nd globally. The evaluation, conducted in collaboration with the global research firm Statista, surveyed over 85,000 healthcare professionals across 30 countries to compile the ‘World’s [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 4 (Korea Bizwire) –In response to collective action by trainee doctors opposing a significant increase in medical school admissions, the government’s full-scale expansion of telemedicine services has led to a twofold increase in its usage. To address the potential medical service gaps at major hospitals, particularly those serving as training institutions for resident [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has uncovered that college students who frequently drink alone, known as ‘solo drinkers,’ tend to experience higher levels of depression and anxiety compared to their peers who drink socially. The research, led by Jeon Hye-Rin, a clinical psychologist in training at Yonsei University College of Medicine’s Severance [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 1 (Korea Bizwire) –Pengsoo, the beloved character from EBS who was once acclaimed ‘Children’s President’, is set to participate in a walkathon organized by the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity. The event, aimed at raising awareness about obesity prevention and management, will be held on March 3 at Neulbut Park Stadium [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) –The Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC) is making a strategic entry into the U.S. vegan beauty market with the launch of its vegan beauty brand Lab 1899. This move is part of the company’s broader initiative to diversify its portfolio and tap into the burgeoning global demand for vegan products. Lab [...]