SEJONG, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has shed light on the substantial income growth within the field of medicine, often perceived as a high-paying profession. In the past seven years, physician income has surged at an impressive rate, outpacing other leading professions, such as lawyers. Compared to lawyers, who are traditionally considered to [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an overall improvement in public behavior, including smoking, drinking, and the utilization of medical services. Physical activity has also rebounded after reaching its lowest point. On Thursday, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) released the results of an analysis of changes [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by Samsung Research has revealed concerning statistics regarding sleep patterns and quality among the elderly population in South Korea. According to the study’s findings, South Korea ranks at the bottom in terms of both sleep duration and sleep quality among the 17 countries surveyed. Samsung Research, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Despite a decrease in the number of expectant mothers, the rate of postpartum depression cases per 1,000 expectant mothers has surged by over 50 percent. According to data from the National Health Insurance Service released on Wednesday, the number of postpartum depression patients diagnosed within one year of giving birth [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of babies born in South Korea fell by the most in more than 2 1/2 years in August, data showed Wednesday. A total of 18,984 babies were born in August, down 2,798, or 12.8 percent, from a year earlier, according to the data from Statistics Korea. It [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of South Koreans who moved to different residences in the country sank to a 50-year low in September on population aging and the sagging real estate market, the statistics agency said Wednesday. Around 450,000 people changed their residences last month, down 1.6 percent from a year earlier, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — A total of 500 aircraft incidents involving bird collisions have been reported in airports across South Korea over the past five years, according to data Wednesday. According to the data unveiled by Rep. Heo Jong-sik of the main opposition Democratic Party, the total number of aircraft bird strike cases [...]
ULSAN, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ulsan Crane Dance Preservation Society has announced that traditional Korean dances, including the Ulsan Crane Dance, will grace the stage at the Festival dell’Oriente 2023 Carrara Italy, scheduled from October 21 to 29 in Carrara, Italy. This festival, spanning 10 cities in Italy, serves as a cultural voyage, showcasing [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) –On Tuesday, LG Electronics unveiled a captivating collaboration with acclaimed illustrator Ilya Milstein, aimed at encapsulating the customer experience of LG’s premier home appliances. Ilya Milstein, known for her past collaborations with global juggernauts like Gucci and Google, has now turned her artistic talents toward depicting everyday life enhanced by [...]
SEJONG, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – According to a new report released by the National Assembly’s Budget and Policy Office, South Korea’s youth population is facing a significant decline, with an estimated 50 percent reduction by the year 2040 if the current low fertility rate persists. The report titled “Estimation of Total Population Reflecting Recent [...]