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Mental Health Crisis Among Elementary School Staff: Rising Depression Rates Highlight Growing Challenges in South Korea’s Education Sector

SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The mental health of elementary school staff in South Korea is under scrutiny as nearly 10,000 employees reported suffering from depression in 2023, according to data released by the National Health Insurance Service. This alarming trend follows a high-profile incident involving the suicide of a new teacher at an elementary [...]

Only 40% of New South Korean Workers Stay at First Job After One Year, Study Shows

SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A new report has revealed that only 4 out of 10 newly employed wage workers in South Korea remain at their initial workplace after one year, highlighting ongoing concerns about job stability among new entrants to the workforce. According to an analysis published November 3 by the Korea Employment Information [...]

South Korean Teachers Report Eroding Job Satisfaction Amid Disciplinary Challenges

SEOUL, May 14 (Korea Bizwire) – As issues of violated authority plague the teaching profession in South Korea, only about one in five educators say they would choose the same career path if given another chance at life, according to a recent survey. The Korean Federation of Teachers’ Associations polled 11,320 teachers across kindergartens, elementary schools, [...]

Less Than Half of Veterinary Professionals Feel Their Profession Is Appreciated

World Veterinary Day 2024 celebrates the essential work of veterinarians, yet new data show only 49% of veterinary professionals believe their profession is appreciated. Veterinary associations and Boehringer Ingelheim unite to help address this issue—starting with showcasing often-unseen aspects of the veterinary profession. The World Veterinary Association’s theme for World Veterinary Day this year (April [...]

Redefining Success: South Korean Professionals Opt for Job Satisfaction Over Promotions

SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In South Korea’s corporate landscape, a notable trend is emerging among employees: prioritizing job satisfaction over climbing the corporate ladder. Kim, a man in his late 40s, exemplifies this trend. Despite a 20-year tenure at a major corporation, he is neither a department head nor a team leader but a [...]

Busan Leads Major South Korean Cities in Youth Job Satisfaction, Report Finds

BUSAN, Dec. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent study conducted by the National Assembly Futures Institute, Busan has been identified as the leading city among South Korea’s seven major metropolitan areas in terms of youth job satisfaction. The city of Busan announced on the December 13 that the report, published on December 4, titled ‘Life [...]

60% of Businesspersons Want to Change Their Careers

SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) – According to Flea Market Korea, one of Korea’s job portals, which conducted a survey on 468 working men in Korea and asked ‘What would you do differently if you can travel back in time?” over six out of ten answered that they would choose different career instead of the [...]