SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent government study has unveiled significant economic disparities between men and women in South Korea, particularly when it comes to marriage and parenthood. The analysis, conducted by Statistics Korea, focused on the socioeconomic characteristics of adults aged 25 to 39, shedding light on how marital status and children affect [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that one in five South Korean workers has experienced sexual harassment in the workplace, shedding light on the pervasive issue of gender-based violence in professional settings. The study, conducted by civic group Gabjil 119 and the Beautiful Foundation, surveyed 1,000 workers aged 19 and above [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – With the European Union preparing to enforce stricter eco-friendly labeling guidelines starting next September, a recent survey has revealed that South Korean companies are significantly underprepared for the global crackdown on “greenwashing.” Greenwashing, a portmanteau of “green” and “whitewashing,” refers to the deceptive practice of marketing products or corporate activities [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – BMW Korea is maintaining a lead in South Korea’s imported vehicle market so far this year, industry data showed Friday, as main rival Mercedes-Benz Korea is faced with a brand reputation setback after a massive fire that broke out from one of its electric vehicles. According to the Korea [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study by the Korea Consumer Agency has found that wearing a sports bra during exercise can reduce breast movement by 13 to 20 percent, potentially improving workout efficiency and preventing breast pain and injury. However, the agency notes that support and comfort levels vary significantly between products, emphasizing [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent government study has revealed startling disparities in the cost of medical procedures across South Korea, with some treatments varying in price by as much as 23 times between different healthcare providers. The Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) announced on [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey has revealed that nearly 43% of South Koreans aged 20 to 49 have no intention of having children, highlighting the persistent demographic challenges facing the country. However, the study also suggests that expanded government policies and corporate support could sway a significant portion of this group to [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of South Koreans using an anonymity software capable of providing access to the dark web anonymously has more than doubled this year, data showed Friday, as the nation has vowed to tackle deepfake sex crimes. The software, known as Tor, had a daily average of 43,757 South [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – As deepfake-related crimes capture headlines and artificial intelligence continues its rapid incursion into daily life, the call for robust AI ethics education is growing louder. Yet, in the corporate world, the actual adoption of AI technology remains surprisingly modest. A recent survey by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s total births fell to a fresh low in 2023, while the proportion of babies born to mothers who were unmarried reached an all-time high, data showed Wednesday. A total of 230,000 babies were born last year, down 7.7 percent from a year earlier, according to the data [...]