SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has highlighted a significant perception gap among South Korean youths regarding the role of personal effort versus parental support in achieving success. According to a report by the National Youth Policy Institute, only 20% of young Koreans believe that one can succeed in society purely based on [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Starting February 19, the Korean National Police Agency will implement a portable identity verification system across all local police stations and substations to swiftly confirm the identities of individuals with dementia or those under the influence of alcohol. Utilizing compact fingerprint scanners and the police’s operational smartphones stationed at every [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) –South Koreans are undergoing medical radiation examinations at an average of 6.8 times per person annually, a figure that significantly surpasses the global average. According to data released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency on February 18, the frequency of these exams has been on the rise for [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by Samsung Electronics highlights the significant amount of time Europeans spend contemplating household tasks, amounting to approximately 86% of the actual time dedicated to performing these chores. The survey, which involved 6,066 participants from countries including the U.K., France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Poland, revealed that [...]
WONJU, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Road Traffic Authority (KoRoad) revealed on February 15 that the social cost incurred from road traffic accidents in 2022 exceeded 26 trillion won. This estimation includes the monetary value of human and material damages as well as the costs borne by social institutions. Despite a 2.6% decrease from [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea National Park Service has announced the launch of an online photo album showcasing the stunning underwater ecosystems of the nation’s marine and coastal national parks. Set to be made available on the National Park Service’s website (knps.or.kr) on February 16, the photo album offers a glimpse into the [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of teenagers caught for drug-related charges in Seoul spiked to 235 last year from 48 a year earlier, police data showed Thursday. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency released the data during a seminar held jointly with the Korean Association Against Drug Abuse to discuss ways to respond [...]
CHEONGJU, Feb. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Starting in March, Cheongju Zoo will operate a new monorail specifically designed to accommodate visitors who use wheelchairs, according to an announcement from the city of Cheongju on February 14. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility and ensure a more inclusive experience for all visitors. Funded by a 930 million [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Only 3 out of 10 teenagers view marriage as essential, less than half the rate from a decade ago, a report showed Wednesday. The National Youth Policy Institute surveyed 7,718 elementary, middle and high school students nationwide from May to July and only 29.5 percent said marriage is essential. [...]
DAEJEON, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – A groundbreaking study conducted by a research team led by professor An Youn-joo of Konkuk University has confirmed that microplastics absorbed by plants from soil can be transferred to their fruits and subsequently to the next generation of plants. The study, funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea, highlights [...]