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Nearly 5% of South Koreans Identified as Socially Isolated, Study Finds

SEOUL, Dec. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly one in 20 South Koreans has limited monthly social interaction through mobile communications, highlighting a growing segment of the population at risk of social isolation, according to a government-backed data analysis released on Monday. The findings, published by the National Data Agency, mark the first nationwide statistical attempt to [...]

Social Networking Among S. Korean Seniors Worst Among OECD States

SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Social networks among senior citizens in South Korea turned out to be worst among leading advanced nations. Social networks are normally built on social activities such as leisure or attending religious institutions. Experts argue that male seniors with low income, low education, and who are living alone are most [...]