SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – South Koreans are reportedly more satisfied with their leisure activities than they have been in over a decade, according to a recent survey. A survey showed that 60.7% of respondents are generally satisfied with their leisure activities, marking the highest rate since 2012 and a 4.1 percentage point increase from [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by Cho Jae-Lim and Kim Changsoo from the Department of Preventive Medicine at Yonsei University College of Medicine reveals a concerning link between elevated concentrations of fine particulate matter and cognitive decline, heightening the susceptibility to Alzheimer’s disease and other mental disorders. Published in the journal [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of South Koreans studying in China shrank 78 percent this year from six years earlier, data showed Monday, amid China’s stringent COVID-19 border shutdown and the slowing growth of the world’s second-largest economy. The number of South Koreans who were studying in Chinese colleges, graduate schools and [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s exports of eco-friendly vehicles surged 32.5 percent on-year to a record high during the first 11 months of this year on solid global demand for electric vehicles (EVs), data showed Sunday. The export volume of eco-friendly automobiles came to 662,307 units during the January-November period, compared with [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) –A survey released on December 24 indicates that 40% of South Korean employees identified poor working conditions as the most challenging aspect of their jobs this year. Civic group Workplace Gabjil 119 conducted the survey from December 4 to 11 among 1,000 working adults aged 19 and above nationwide, revealing [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of foreign nationals having jobs in South Korea reached an all-time high of nearly 1 million this year, and nearly 80 percent of them were affiliated with companies with fewer than 50 workers, data showed Sunday. The number of foreigners aged 15 and older residing in the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by Statistics Korea in partnership with SK Telecom has revealed distinct commuting patterns among South Korean workers, with notable differences based on gender and age. The study, combining statistical registration data with SK Telecom’s telecommunication mobile location and movement information, offers new insights into the nation’s [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of newly established companies in South Korea fell for the second consecutive year in 2022 amid an economic slowdown, data showed Thursday. Some 997,000 businesses were newly established last year, down 3.5 percent from a year earlier, according to the data compiled by Statistics Korea. In 2021, [...]
SEJONG, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has revealed a significant degree of residential segregation in Seoul, characterized by distinct divisions between high-priced and low-priced housing areas. The Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements released these findings in its report titled ‘Residential Segregation by Housing Prices and Policy Implications,’ which utilized publicly announced housing [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent community health survey conducted by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has revealed notable regional differences in health-related behaviors among South Koreans. The findings of the 2023 survey, released on September 19, show significant variations in physical activities, smoking, heavy drinking, and obesity rates across the [...]