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Young Koreans Less Supportive of Pension Overhaul to Increase Payouts, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Apr. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A national survey on reforming South Korea’s pension system found that a proposal to raise contributions in exchange for higher payouts was most popular among those in their 40s and 50s, while younger Koreans were more reluctant to increase their payments, highlighting a generational divide. The results from the citizen [...]

CUHK Business School Research Reveals How Labour Power Shapes Corporate Payout Policy

HONG KONG, CHINA, Sept. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Research shows work forces trying to limit dividends are most successful in nations with broader collective bargaining and effective labour law enforcement. Existing research shows that corporate payout policies are greatly influenced by the legal protection of shareholders and creditors. Yet in the past, less attention has [...]