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230,000 South Korean Self-Employed Pay Higher Health Insurance Despite Lower Income

230,000 South Korean Self-Employed Pay Higher Health Insurance Despite Lower Income

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis of South Korea’s health insurance system has revealed a significant disparity affecting many self-employed individuals. According to data from the National Health Insurance Service, approximately 230,000 self-employed business owners are paying health insurance premiums based on their highest-paid employees’ salaries, even when their own incomes are lower.  [...]

South Korea Grapples with ‘Judge Shopping’ Controversy in High-Profile Cases

South Korea Grapples with ‘Judge Shopping’ Controversy in High-Profile Cases

SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A legal provision designed to ensure fair trials has become the center of a contentious debate in South Korea. The rule, which allows for the reassignment of judges in certain circumstances, is increasingly being scrutinized for potential abuse. Critics argue that it’s being exploited as a strategy to change presiding [...]

South Korea’s Aging Population Faces Isolation and Poverty, New Statistics Show

South Korea’s Aging Population Faces Isolation and Poverty, New Statistics Show

SEJONG, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent government report reveals that more than one in three elderly South Koreans living alone have no one to talk to, highlighting a growing crisis of isolation among the country’s aging population. Statistics Korea released its 2024 Elderly Statistics report on September 26, painting a stark picture of the [...]

Industrial Disasters Involving Immigrant Workers Expected to Reach 10,000 This Year

Industrial Disasters Involving Immigrant Workers Expected to Reach 10,000 This Year

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Industrial disasters affecting immigrant workers are on the rise, driven by incidents at small manufacturing and construction worksites, with up to 10,000 cases expected this year, a labor ministry report showed Friday. A total of 6,715 applications for the recognition of industrial disasters were filed by both registered and [...]

At Samsung Electronics, a Graying Workforce Signals Shift in Corporate Demographics

At Samsung Electronics, a Graying Workforce Signals Shift in Corporate Demographics

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – For the first time in its history, Samsung Electronics, the South Korean tech giant, has more employees aged 40 and above than those in their 20s, according to a recent analysis. This demographic shift underscores a rapidly aging workforce at one of the world’s leading technology companies. The Korea CXO [...]

Only 143 Juvenile Sex Offenders Sent to Youth Correction Centers in 2023: Data

Only 143 Juvenile Sex Offenders Sent to Youth Correction Centers in 2023: Data

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Only 143 out of about 3,000 juvenile offenders found guilty of sexual crimes last year were sent to youth correction facilities, with a majority of them getting lighter punishment, Supreme Court data showed Friday. According to the Supreme Court’s 2024 judicial almanac, a total of 3,701 teenagers were tried [...]

Stark Regional Disparities Between Postpartum Care Centers in South Korea

Stark Regional Disparities Between Postpartum Care Centers in South Korea

SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent government report has revealed significant disparities in the availability and cost of postpartum care centers across South Korea, highlighting concerns about equitable access to maternal health services.  According to data obtained by Democratic Party lawmaker Park Hee-seung from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, over half of the [...]

Science Journalism in South Korea Faces Shrinking Newsroom Resources, Survey Finds

Science Journalism in South Korea Faces Shrinking Newsroom Resources, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed a concerning trend in South Korean media: the gradual reduction of dedicated science sections and specialized science reporting teams in newsrooms across the country.  The Korea Science Journalists Association (KSJA) released these findings on September 25 as part of its “Survey on the Current State [...]