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Generative AI Most Desired New Subscription Service among 20s, 30s: Poll

Generative AI Most Desired New Subscription Service among 20s, 30s: Poll

SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the most desired product in the new subscription application product category among consumers in their 20s and 30s, a poll showed Wednesday. According to the survey conducted recently on 1,000 adults by market research firm Macromill Embrain, 94.8 percent of respondents said [...]

Most Elderly South Koreans Die in Hospitals Despite Preferring to Pass at Home, Study Finds

Most Elderly South Koreans Die in Hospitals Despite Preferring to Pass at Home, Study Finds

SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — A stark disconnect exists between how elderly South Koreans hope to spend their final days and where they actually die, according to a comprehensive study released on February 17 by the National Health Insurance Service Research Institute.  The analysis found that while 67.5% of elderly long-term care recipients wish to [...]

South Korea Sees Rise in Depression Cases Amid Mental Health Challenges

South Korea Sees Rise in Depression Cases Amid Mental Health Challenges

SEOUL, Feb. 17 (Korea Bizwire) —  The number of individuals experiencing moderate to severe depression and recurrent depressive disorder in South Korea has surged nearly 13% over the past two years, reversing a previous decline, according to government data. A report released on February 16 by the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s National Center for Mental [...]

Surge in Debt Defaults Among South Korea’s Self-Employed Amid Economic Slowdown

Surge in Debt Defaults Among South Korea’s Self-Employed Amid Economic Slowdown

SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of self-employed individuals in South Korea who failed to repay their debts increased by 35% in 2024, as high interest rates and prolonged domestic economic stagnation deepened financial distress, new data shows. The burden was particularly severe for those aged 60 and older, with defaults in this group [...]

K-Culture Boosts Medical Tourism: 4 in 10 Foreign Patients Choose South Korea for Its Culture

K-Culture Boosts Medical Tourism: 4 in 10 Foreign Patients Choose South Korea for Its Culture

SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Four out of 10 foreigners visiting South Korea for medical treatment said the country’s culture influenced their decision to come here, a survey showed Sunday. More than 41 percent of those surveyed answered positively when asked if the cultural experience in South Korea influenced their decision to receive medical [...]

Survey Reveals Discrepancy Between Teacher Authority and Respect

Survey Reveals Discrepancy Between Teacher Authority and Respect

SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Korea Bizwire) —  While students, parents, and teachers broadly acknowledge the authority of teachers as professionals, a new survey reveals a significant gap between this recognition and the actual respect and autonomy afforded to educators in South Korea. According to a report by the Korea Educational Development Institute (KEDI), more than 80% of [...]

South Korea Faces Rising Female Suicide Rate Despite Overall Decline

South Korea Faces Rising Female Suicide Rate Despite Overall Decline

SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) —  South Korea’s female suicide rate is projected to worsen through 2030, rising from 15.1 to 16.6 per 100,000 people, even as the overall national suicide rate declines, according to a government health report. The findings were published in the ‘2024 Key Indicator Analysis Report’ by the Ministry of Health and [...]

Nutritional Deficiency Rises in South Korea as Energy Intake Declines

Nutritional Deficiency Rises in South Korea as Energy Intake Declines

SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) —  The percentage of South Koreans suffering from nutritional deficiencies has more than doubled over the past decade, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency’s (KDCA) 2023 National Health Statistics report released on January 28, 2025. In 2023, 17.9% of Koreans aged one and older were classified as nutritionally [...]

South Korea’s Coffee Imports Near 2 Trillion Won Amid Rising Demand and Global Price Hikes

South Korea’s Coffee Imports Near 2 Trillion Won Amid Rising Demand and Global Price Hikes

SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s coffee imports reached a record high of nearly 2 trillion won ($1.38 billion USD) in 2024, reflecting an 11% increase from the previous year, according to data from the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation. The country imported 215,838 tons of coffee, including green beans, roasted beans, concentrates, [...]

Coffee and Walnut Pastries Dominate Holiday Snack Sales at South Korea’s Highway Rest Stops

Coffee and Walnut Pastries Dominate Holiday Snack Sales at South Korea’s Highway Rest Stops

SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Korea Bizwire) —  As South Koreans hit the road for holiday travel, highway rest stops become essential destinations for refueling and grabbing snacks. During last year’s Chuseok holiday (September 14-18, 2024), the most popular item sold at rest stops nationwide was the Americano, generating 2.27 billion won ($1.57 million USD) in sales, according [...]