SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Which age group of Korean drivers exhibits the best driving skills? Based on a recent survey conducted by T-Map Mobility, it was determined that men in their mid-40s to early 50s and women in their 60s stand out as the most proficient drivers. T-Map Mobility conducted an analysis of the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis has revealed that individuals with a more change-oriented mindset are more likely to believe that education has a high impact on economic wealth and social status. On Sunday, a research team from the Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI), led by senior researcher Kwon Soon-hyung, unveiled the results [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The proportion of females in executive positions at the top 100 companies in South Korea reached the 6 percent mark for the first time ever this year, data showed Thursday. According to data of top 100 companies in terms of sales compiled by global headhunter UnicoSearch Inc., 439, or [...]
SEJONG, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – More than one-third of South Korean teenagers say that income is their foremost consideration when selecting a career. Over the last decade, the significance of income as a decisive factor in job selection has consistently risen, surpassing both aptitudes and interests. This shift has resulted in a pronounced inclination towards [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – A survey reveals that over half of the companies listed as intending to venture into new businesses such as secondary batteries and artificial intelligence (AI) had no track record of actually promoting such initiatives. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) released a report on Sunday titled ‘Follow-up on the Results [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has revealed that degenerative brain disease can occur as an aftereffect of COVID-19 infection. On Thursday, the Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI) announced the findings of a joint study between the research team of its dementia research group, led by Dr. Kim Do-geun, and professor Choi In-soo’s [...]
SEJONG, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – More than half of South Koreans believe that the younger generation has a lower chance of climbing the social ladder. In addition, seven out of 10 elderly people live separately from their children, and eight out of 10 of them earn their living independently. Statistics Korea announced the results of [...]
SEJONG, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – More than half of South Korean employees are experiencing anxiety about losing their jobs or having to change jobs. Preferences for public servant jobs or positions at state-run enterprises have sharply declined, while the popularity of employment at large companies has increased. Approximately 80 percent of households replied that income [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – According to a recent study, the number of emergency room visits related to self-harm or disengagement from the world has increased by 1.8 times in the past decade. This rise has been particularly pronounced among teenagers, highlighting the need for improved mental health care for the younger generation. The Korea [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – A record 32 percent of South Koreans said unification with North Korea is unnecessary, a survey showed Wednesday, as inter-Korean relations remain frosty amid the North’s persistent military threats. The figure from a poll of 1,000 adults conducted by the Peaceful Unification Advisory Council (PUAC) from Sept. 15-17 marked [...]