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Koreans in their 50s and 60s in Search of Second Life

Koreans in their 50s and 60s in Search of Second Life

SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – An increasing number of 50- and 60-somethings in Korea are getting national qualifications for technical skills, as they seek out their second life. According to a press release from the Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) on Aug. 29, 63,929 out of 677,686 technical qualification certificates were issued to test [...]

Pohang City Leading Post-retirement Job Creation in Korea

Pohang City Leading Post-retirement Job Creation in Korea

POHANG, South Korea, Sept 04 (Korea Bizwire) – Pohang City has been so successful in supporting post-retirement job seekers that it is becoming a benchmark among several cities in Korea. Its market-driven characteristics are what made the projects gain much interest from job seekers and municipalities. One project, called ‘smiley shop,’ makes profit by collecting recyclable materials [...]