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7 in 10 South Korean Office Workers in Their 20s, 30s and 40s Weigh Job Switches

7 in 10 South Korean Office Workers in Their 20s, 30s and 40s Weigh Job Switches

SEOUL, Jun. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A survey by the Korea Enterprises Federation has revealed that 7 out of 10 office workers in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are considering changing jobs, underscoring the shifting employment landscape in South Korea. The Employee Turnover Trend Survey, conducted with the participation of 1,500 full-time employees aged 20 to [...]

Over 10 Pct of S. Koreans Use Generative AI, But Data Privacy Concerns Persist: Survey

Over 10 Pct of S. Koreans Use Generative AI, But Data Privacy Concerns Persist: Survey

SEOUL, Jun. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — More than 1 in 10 South Koreans have used generative artificial intelligence (AI), but many remain concerned about potential personal data leaks, according to a government poll released Thursday. The survey, conducted by the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) in November last year, found that 12.3 percent of the 4,581 [...]

Lane Changes Prove Culprit in One-Third of Recent Car Crash Disputes

Lane Changes Prove Culprit in One-Third of Recent Car Crash Disputes

SEOUL, Jun. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis by the General Insurance Association of Korea has revealed that one out of every three disputed car-to-car accidents over the past three years involved lane changes, underscoring a significant source of contention as the summer vacation season approaches. The association examined approximately 130,000 cases reviewed by its [...]

In South Korea, Skilled Middle-Aged Workers Often End Up in Menial Jobs

In South Korea, Skilled Middle-Aged Workers Often End Up in Menial Jobs

SEOUL, Jun. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In their youth, scores of middle managers thrived in demanding roles that required expertise in data analysis, organizational oversight and other specialized skills. But many find themselves driving taxis or working as apartment security guards after reaching their 50s, according to a new government study. The study, released on June [...]

Suicides in South Korea Surge by 34% Year-on-Year in January

Suicides in South Korea Surge by 34% Year-on-Year in January

SEOUL, June 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of South Koreans taking their own lives soared nearly 34 percent in January from a year earlier, data showed Friday. The number of suicides reached 1,321 in January, an increase of 334 from the previous year, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, which [...]

S. Korea Adds Fewest Number of Jobs in Over 3 Years in May

S. Korea Adds Fewest Number of Jobs in Over 3 Years in May

SEOUL, Jun. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea reported the slowest on-year job growth in more than three years in May and the unemployment rate among young people reported a marked growth, data showed Wednesday. The number of employed people came to 28.92 million last month, up 80,000 from a year earlier, according to the [...]

ChatGPT Tops 1 Mln Users in S. Korea amid Growing Popularity: Data

ChatGPT Tops 1 Mln Users in S. Korea amid Growing Popularity: Data

SEOUL, Jun. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of OpenAI’s ChatGPT users in South Korea rose 30 percent last month, surpassing 1 million for the first time on the increasing popularity of the artificial intelligence chatbot, industry data showed Tuesday. The mobile ChatGPT application had 1.27 million users in May, up from 980,000 in April, [...]

Two-Thirds of Young Adults in South Korea Remain Financially Dependent, Study Finds

Two-Thirds of Young Adults in South Korea Remain Financially Dependent, Study Finds

SEOUL, Jun. 6 (Korea Bizwire) –A staggering two out of three South Koreans aged 25 to 34 are living with their parents or are financially dependent on them, even if they reside separately, according to a new study on the phenomenon known as the “kangaroo tribe.” Hwang Gwang-hoon, an associate research fellow at the Korea [...]

Climate Crisis Weighs Heavily on 90% of South Koreans, Survey Finds

Climate Crisis Weighs Heavily on 90% of South Koreans, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Jun. 6 (Korea Bizwire) –Nine out of 10 South Koreans perceive the effects of climate change and believe their nation is facing a climate crisis, according to the results of an online survey on climate change released by the Korea Meteorological Administration on June 4. The survey, conducted through the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights [...]

YouTube Dominates Time Spent on Smartphones in South Korea

YouTube Dominates Time Spent on Smartphones in South Korea

SEOUL, June 1 (Korea Bizwire) –The video-sharing app YouTube accounts for a staggering one-third of the time South Koreans spend on their smartphones, cementing Google’s powerful presence in the country’s mobile market through its singular hit platform. According to app analytics firm Wiseapp, South Korean smartphone users spent 33.6% of their total device usage, or [...]