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South Korean Workers Turn to Side Gigs as Cost of Living Soars

South Korean Workers Turn to Side Gigs as Cost of Living Soars

SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey has revealed that approximately 80% of South Korean workers are either currently engaged in side jobs or considering taking on additional work, highlighting the economic pressures faced by many in the country’s workforce.  The survey results, released by the job search app Albamon on August 29, polled [...]

Seoul Becomes Sixth Most Expensive City in the World

Seoul Becomes Sixth Most Expensive City in the World

SEOUL, March 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The latest report from the Economist Intelligence Unit, Worldwide Cost of Living 2017, labelled Seoul as the sixth most expensive city in the world in 2016 out of 133 major cities examined.  The EIU compared prices of over 150 products and services, using New York as a base city [...]