SEOUL, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Low salaries and abusive complaints from parents are the top reasons young teachers in South Korea are leaving the profession, according to a new survey that highlights disillusionment in a field once seen as a stable career path. The poll of over 1,000 teachers in Seoul by the Korean Teachers [...]
SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey of married couples in South Korea revealed that the top demand from fathers is having sufficient time for child-rearing responsibilities. The Population and Health Welfare Association announced the results on May 8 of a poll titled “My Perception of Modern Fathers” conducted between April 15 and 28. [...]
SEOUL, May 6 (Korea Bizwire) – One in three South Korean workers rated the labor and employment policies of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s administration 20 points or below out of 100, according to a survey released on May 5 by a civic group. The group, Gabjil 119, said its poll of 1,000 workers found Yoon’s labor [...]
BUSAN, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A nationwide survey conducted by the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) to mark its 40th anniversary has revealed that mackerel, often referred to as the “people’s fish,” is the most popular seafood among South Koreans. According to the survey results on public perceptions released on April 28, 14% of respondents chose [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study has found that older adults with chronic conditions who live alone are less likely to take their medications as prescribed compared to those living with family members. Poor medication adherence among patients requiring long-term treatment for chronic illnesses can lead to reduced treatment efficacy, increased adverse effects, [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A staggering 81 percent of South Koreans risk facing an income drought after retirement, according to a recent survey, essentially equating retirement with poverty for a large segment of the population. The survey by the Korea Insurance Research Institute (KIRI) revealed that over 80 percent of non-retirees are ill-prepared for [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Housing expenses represent the biggest monthly financial burden for four out of 10 people in their 20s and 30s in South Korea, according to a recent survey, highlighting the challenges of expensive housing costs for young adults in the country. The poll of 1,547 people in their 20s and 30s, [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A national survey on reforming South Korea’s pension system found that a proposal to raise contributions in exchange for higher payouts was most popular among those in their 40s and 50s, while younger Koreans were more reluctant to increase their payments, highlighting a generational divide. The results from the citizen [...]
SEJONG, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean livestock farms generated more than 50 million tons of manure last year, with most of it being repurposed as compost and liquid fertilizer, according to a government survey. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on April 24 the results of its 2023 livestock environmental survey, [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – A new analysis has found that workplaces offering amenities beyond just high salaries, such as flexible schedules and opportunities for growth, tend to employ more young, highly educated women, according to a report from the Bank of Korea released on April 23. The report, titled “Preferences for Job Amenities and [...]