SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A new report has revealed that only 4 out of 10 newly employed wage workers in South Korea remain at their initial workplace after one year, highlighting ongoing concerns about job stability among new entrants to the workforce. According to an analysis published November 3 by the Korea Employment Information [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Over 300 millimeters of rain has pummeled the southern island of Jeju over two days this week, marking the heaviest November downpour in 101 years for the region, the weather agency said Saturday. Rainfall ranging from 150 mm to 347 mm has drenched Jeju from Friday to early Saturday [...]
RIYADH, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea ranked lowest in life satisfaction according to a new international survey released on October 30, highlighting growing concerns about quality of life in one of Asia’s most developed economies. The survey, conducted by Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative (FII), polled 50,700 adults across 24 countries between July 15 [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Statistics Korea released expanded results from its national census on October 30, revealing significant shifts in the country’s marriage and demographic patterns. According to the census, among 42.94 million South Korean citizens aged 18 and over, 12.68 million (29.5%) have never been married, while 24.32 million (56.6%) are married with [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In a comprehensive analysis of injury statistics released by South Korea’s Disease Control and Prevention Agency on October 31, data reveals that three-quarters of emergency room patients injured while using personal mobility devices, primarily electric scooters, were not wearing helmets at the time of their accidents. The findings were published [...]
BUSAN, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – On October 30, in Busan’s Haeundae district, 952 firefighters from across the nation converged at the Haeundae LCT The Sharp building for the third annual National Firefighters’ Stair Climb Competition. Set in South Korea’s second-tallest building, the event tested their stamina, requiring each firefighter to climb 2,372 steps from ground [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A group of people with developmental disabilities submitted hand-drawn petitions to a Seoul court on October 29, just days before a crucial appeals court ruling on their lawsuit demanding pictorial ballots to ensure their voting rights. Korea People First and other disability rights organizations displayed the artistic petitions during a [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s presidential committee on population policy unveiled additional steps Wednesday to support employees balancing work and family life, aiming to address the country’s critically low birth rate. The announcement comes amid South Korea’s alarming demographic crisis, with the total fertility rate — indicating the average number of births [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A new survey has revealed that 60.5% of South Korean college students and recent graduates are “passive job seekers,” highlighting growing concerns about the country’s employment market for young people. The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) surveyed 2,938 students and graduates from four-year universities nationwide for their “2024 University Student [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A government investigation has revealed dramatic price hikes at hotels and lodging facilities during South Korea’s peak summer season, particularly around major music festivals and local cultural events. The Korea Consumer Agency disclosed its findings on October 29 after examining prices at 347 accommodations listed on booking platforms. The investigation [...]