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Regional Disparities a Concern with High-Income Earners Concentrated in Metropolitan Areas

SEJONG, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – Roughly 8 out of every 10 individuals in the top 1 percent of income earners are concentrated in metropolitan areas. This highlights a pronounced concentration of high-quality employment opportunities in urban regions, leading to concerns regarding regional disparities. Data from the National Tax Service, presented to the National Assembly and [...]

Seoul, Adjacent Metropolitan Areas Launch Preliminary Measures to Reduce Fine Dust

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul and its adjacent metropolitan areas kicked off preliminary measures to reduce fine dust air pollution on Monday, the first such steps taken this autumn. A set of preliminary measures are being taken in the public sector to cut fine dust in a proactive manner when there is a [...]