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Cultural Views on Occupational Prestige Vary Globally, with Politicians and Firefighters at the Top in Different Regions

Cultural Views on Occupational Prestige Vary Globally, with Politicians and Firefighters at the Top in Different Regions

SEOUL, Mar. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has shed light on the varying perceptions of occupational prestige across different countries, with lawmakers being held in high regard in Korea, China, and Japan, while firefighters are esteemed in the U.S. and Germany. The research, conducted by the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training [...]

Study Reveals Birth Rate Among Contract Workers Significantly Lower Than Full-Time Employees

Study Reveals Birth Rate Among Contract Workers Significantly Lower Than Full-Time Employees

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 [...]

Transition from Regular to Irregular Employment Doubles Suicide Risk, Machine Learning Study Reveals

Transition from Regular to Irregular Employment Doubles Suicide Risk, Machine Learning Study Reveals

SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – A groundbreaking study has found that workers transitioning from regular to irregular employment are twice as likely to contemplate suicide compared to their counterparts who remain in regular employment. This significant discovery was made possible through the use of machine learning technology, traditionally employed in the business sector for analyzing [...]

Long-Term Smoking Cessation Significantly Reduces Cancer Risk, Study Finds

Long-Term Smoking Cessation Significantly Reduces Cancer Risk, Study Finds

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 [...]

South Korea’s MZ Generation Embraces Green Ideals, but Lags in Action

South Korea’s MZ Generation Embraces Green Ideals, but Lags in Action

SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s MZ generation, encompassing individuals aged 14 to 40, is reportedly more invested in environmental and climate change issues compared to older age groups. However, a recent study by Statistics Korea suggests that their efforts to reduce environmental pollution fall short compared to the actions of those aged 56 [...]

K-Culture Magnet: Over One-Third of South Korea’s Foreign Tourists Are Under 30

K-Culture Magnet: Over One-Third of South Korea’s Foreign Tourists Are Under 30

SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis has revealed that more than one-third of the foreign tourists visiting South Korea last year were young individuals under the age of 30, a demographic surge attributed to the global popularity of K-pop, K-food, and K-beauty. The trend is not limited to Asian countries such as Japan, [...]

National Survey Reveals Overwhelming Concern Among Citizens for Climate Change and Plastic Pollution

National Survey Reveals Overwhelming Concern Among Citizens for Climate Change and Plastic Pollution

SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a revealing glimpse into the collective psyche of a nation increasingly alarmed by the environmental crisis at its doorstep, a recent comprehensive survey has highlighted the deep concerns harbored by South Koreans over the twin perils of climate change and the burgeoning issue of plastic waste. This widespread apprehension [...]

Wedding Industry Thrives Despite Declining Marriage Rates

Wedding Industry Thrives Despite Declining Marriage Rates

SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In recent years, as marriage rates have fallen, the number of wedding venues across the nation has seen a consistent decline. However, a recent study reveals a significant surge in revenue for these venues, a trend uncovered through a comprehensive analysis of the national wedding market utilizing big data.  According [...]

S. Korean Adults’ Financial Literacy Higher Than OECD Average: Survey

S. Korean Adults’ Financial Literacy Higher Than OECD Average: Survey

SEOUL, Mar. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean adults’ financial literacy is higher than the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) average, a report showed Thursday. According to the survey by the Bank of Korea and the Financial Supervisory Service, the financial literacy of South Koreans aged between 18 and 79 came to 67 [...]

January Sees 12% Surge in Online Shopping Amid Record Travel Demand

January Sees 12% Surge in Online Shopping Amid Record Travel Demand

SEOUL, March 5 (Korea Bizwire) – Online shopping sales in South Korea rose 12.1 percent on-year in January on the back of growing demand for tourism and transportation services ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, data showed Tuesday. The value of online shopping transactions amounted to 20.28 trillion won (US$15.21 billion) in January, up [...]