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No Rush to Move Out Among Young Adults Living with Parents

No Rush to Move Out Among Young Adults Living with Parents

SEOUL, Mar. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has revealed that 7 out of 10 young adults aged 25 to 39, residing with their parents in apartments, have no immediate plans to live independently until marriage.  The study, titled ‘Trend Report: The Kangaroo Tribe,’ was released on March 14 by Focus Media Korea, the operator [...]

Popularity of Share Houses on the Rise as Young S. Koreans Embrace Independence

Popularity of Share Houses on the Rise as Young S. Koreans Embrace Independence

SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of single-bedroom share houses is increasing sharply in line with demand from the millennials, with many young South Koreans prioritizing independence from their parents. According to a survey conducted by the house-sharing portal Come&Stay Co., the number of single-person rooms grew by about 83 percent compared to [...]