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South Korean Women Face Unprecedented Levels of Image-Based Sexual Abuse, Global Study Reveals

South Korean Women Face Unprecedented Levels of Image-Based Sexual Abuse, Global Study Reveals

SEOUL, Jul. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – A groundbreaking international study has shed light on the alarming prevalence of image-based sexual abuse, with South Korean women emerging as particularly vulnerable victims. The research, published in the academic journal “Human Behavior and Computing,” was conducted by professor Nicola Henry from RMIT University in Australia and Rebecca Umbach, a [...]

7 in 10 South Koreans Report Mental Health Issues, Survey Finds

7 in 10 South Koreans Report Mental Health Issues, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Jul. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that 7 out of 10 South Koreans experienced mental health issues, including severe stress and persistent depression, over the past year. This marks a significant change from the previous survey conducted two years ago.  The National Center for Mental Health disclosed these findings on July [...]

Counterfeit Goods Cost South Korean Firms $9.7 Billion Every Year, OECD Report Finds

Counterfeit Goods Cost South Korean Firms $9.7 Billion Every Year, OECD Report Finds

SEOUL, Jul. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has disclosed that counterfeit products violating the intellectual property rights of South Korean firms total $9.7 billion each year, a staggering 1.5% of the nation’s overall exports.  The study, commissioned by the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) and [...]

South Korean Teens Report Lower Life Satisfaction Than OECD Average, Study Finds

South Korean Teens Report Lower Life Satisfaction Than OECD Average, Study Finds

SEOUL, Jul. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – A new report has revealed that South Korean teenagers are less satisfied with their lives compared to their peers in other developed nations, highlighting concerns about youth well-being in a country known for its high-pressure education system.  According to the “2024 Key Statistics in Child-Related Fields” study released by the [...]

Survey Finds South Korean Consumers Praise Convenience Store Ambiance, But Call for Better Customer Interaction

Survey Finds South Korean Consumers Praise Convenience Store Ambiance, But Call for Better Customer Interaction

SEOUL, Jul. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey by the Korea Consumer Agency has found that while South Korean consumers highly appreciate the store environment and payment convenience of their local convenience stores, they are less satisfied with customer communication and promotional events. The agency released its findings on July 3, detailing consumer satisfaction and [...]

Busan Maintains 6th Place in Asia for ‘Most Livable Cities’ Ranking

Busan Maintains 6th Place in Asia for ‘Most Livable Cities’ Ranking

BUSAN, Jul. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – For the second consecutive year, Busan has secured the sixth position among Asian cities in the “Global Liveability Index 2024″ report, published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a British economic analysis firm. According to Busan city officials on July 3, the EIU annually evaluates and ranks major global cities [...]

Over 60 Pct of Large Firms Expect Exports to Grow in H2: Survey

Over 60 Pct of Large Firms Expect Exports to Grow in H2: Survey

SEOUL, Jul. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Over 60 percent of large companies in South Korea predict the country’s exports to see on-year growth during the second half of the year, according to a poll released Monday. According to the survey conducted recently by polling agency Mono Research on the top 1,000 domestic companies in terms [...]

Drone Usage in South Korea Soars Ninefold in Five Years

Drone Usage in South Korea Soars Ninefold in Five Years

SEOUL, Jul. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of registered drones in South Korea has increased ninefold over the past five years, reflecting their growing popularity for various applications including package delivery, search operations, and video filming. According to data released on June 30 by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority, there were 59,871 registered drones in [...]

Job Hunting and Exam Prep Lead Many South Koreans to Skip Summer Vacations, Survey Finds

Job Hunting and Exam Prep Lead Many South Koreans to Skip Summer Vacations, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Jun. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that a significant portion of South Koreans are opting out of summer vacations, with job hunting and exam preparation cited as the primary reasons.  The study, conducted by EduWill, a comprehensive education company, surveyed 197 adults aged 20 to 40 over a seven-day period ending [...]

Surge in Unmarried Young Adults in South Korea as Demographic Shifts Accelerate

Surge in Unmarried Young Adults in South Korea as Demographic Shifts Accelerate

SEJONG, Jun. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis by Statistics Korea’s Statistics Research Institute reveals that approximately four out of five young adults in South Korea are unmarried, with the rate of singlehood among those in their early to mid-30s tripling over the past two decades. The report, titled “How Has the Face of South [...]