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Commuting Patterns in South Korea Show Gender and Age Differences: Study

Commuting Patterns in South Korea Show Gender and Age Differences: Study

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 [...]

Middle-aged Individuals Account for 41 pct of Stalkers Apprehended Last Year

Middle-aged Individuals Account for 41 pct of Stalkers Apprehended Last Year

SEOUL, May 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The percentage of stalkers apprehended by the police last year was similar between the younger and middle-aged generations. According to National Police Agency data disclosed by Rep. Chung Woo-taik of the People Power Party, there were a total of 10,037 stalkers apprehended last year. Each age group from the [...]

Public Calls for Change to Legal Senior Age

Public Calls for Change to Legal Senior Age

SEOUL, July 1 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent public opinion survey showed that those who support the idea of raising the age hurdle for offering free access and basic pensions for seniors outnumber those who oppose it by a significant margin. Embrain Public, KSTAT Research, Korea Research and Hankook Research jointly conducted a National Barometer [...]

Middle-aged S. Koreans Think Elderly Life Begins at 68.5

Middle-aged S. Koreans Think Elderly Life Begins at 68.5

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — According to a report based on study conducted by the National Pension Research Institute, middle-aged South Koreans over the age of 50 subjectively believe that elderly life begins at 68.5 years of age. The survey was conducted with the participation of 4,449 different households with members 50 years old [...]