SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – By capitalizing on the anxiety of students and parents ahead of the national college entrance exam, there has been a surge in cases where ADHD medications, originally intended for medical treatment, are being deceptively sold as ‘study-enhancing drugs.’ On Thursday, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced that it [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Working-class individuals in South Korea are finding themselves compelled to resort to revolving loans carrying an annual interest rate of 20 percent. This shift is a consequence of savings banks and card companies, typically the go-to sources for emergency funds among ordinary people, raising the bar for access to long-term [...]
SEJONG, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – More than half of South Koreans believe that the younger generation has a lower chance of climbing the social ladder. In addition, seven out of 10 elderly people live separately from their children, and eight out of 10 of them earn their living independently. Statistics Korea announced the results of [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – As bed bugs continue to turn up in various parts of the country, including Seoul and the capital region, consumers have become increasingly worried about the potential for these pests to spread through courier services. The persistent presence of bedbugs has instilled a sense of apprehension in consumers, as they [...]
SEJONG, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – More than half of South Korean employees are experiencing anxiety about losing their jobs or having to change jobs. Preferences for public servant jobs or positions at state-run enterprises have sharply declined, while the popularity of employment at large companies has increased. Approximately 80 percent of households replied that income [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – According to a recent study, the number of emergency room visits related to self-harm or disengagement from the world has increased by 1.8 times in the past decade. This rise has been particularly pronounced among teenagers, highlighting the need for improved mental health care for the younger generation. The Korea [...]
GWANGJU, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A production plant of Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, has been suspended following a fatal accident at one of its parts subcontractors, according to company officials Wednesday. According to plant officials, production at the Kia facility in Gwangju, about 270 kilometers south of Seoul, has been suspended since [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul metropolitan government on Tuesday said it will hand out portable alarm devices to relieve public anxiety and ensure people’s safety in the face of a growing number of violent crimes in the capital. The portable SOS pager, along with an alarm device, will first be provided to [...]
CHANGWON, Nov. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Individuals with jobs that involve direct contact with their neighbors can play a vital role in identifying people in crisis who may not be receiving the necessary social support. Those employed in occupations like mail carriers, meter readers, real estate agents, and hairdressers, among others, are well-positioned to recognize neighbors [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – A survey has revealed that deceptive ‘dark patterns’ persist at online shopping portals, leading consumers astray. Dark patterns refer to design and user interface techniques intentionally crafted to manipulate or deceive users into making specific choices or taking actions that may not be in their best interest. The Korea Consumer [...]