SEOUL, March 21 (Korea Bizwire) — With consumer prices continuing to rise, college students and job seekers are increasingly struggling with living expenses and education fees.
Recently, a growing number of secondhand textbooks and online course vouchers are being exchanged on online second-hand platforms and online college communities.
“I can’t do anything about rising food costs, so I am trying to work on cutting other expenses,” said a 23-year-old job seeker surnamed Jeong, who purchased six college textbooks from a secondhand store.
Some people are now coming up with a list of the pros and cons of various textbooks to compare them before making purchases.
“Nowadays, I always ask myself if I really need this book. It takes a lot more time for me to buy a book,” said a 24-year-old job seeker surnamed Lee.
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