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Korean Independence Fighter’s Remains to Return Home after 105 Years

Korean Independence Fighter’s Remains to Return Home after 105 Years

SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The remains of Korean independence fighter Lee Ui-gyeong, known for the autobiographical fiction “The Yalu River Flows” that portrays life during Japan’s 1910-45 colonization, will return home from Germany this week, 105 years after Lee left the nation, the veterans ministry said Tuesday. Lee’s remains are set to arrive [...]

S. Korea to Honor Independence Fighters from Cuba on Liberation Day

S. Korea to Honor Independence Fighters from Cuba on Liberation Day

SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will confer state medals and awards on 121 late independence fighters, including those who were based in Cuba, to honor their courage in the resistance movement against Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula, the veterans ministry said Wednesday. The independence fighters will be posthumously awarded [...]

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 [...]