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Change-Oriented Mindset Linked to Strong Belief in Education’s Impact on Economic Wealth and Social Status

SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis has revealed that individuals with a more change-oriented mindset are more likely to believe that education has a high impact on economic wealth and social status. On Sunday, a research team from the Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI), led by senior researcher Kwon Soon-hyung, unveiled the results [...]

‘Rags to Riches’ Now an Urban Legend

SEOUL, Feb.1 (Korea Bizwire) – Riches, education and social status are being passed down in current Korean society, proving that there are no ‘rags to riches’ fairy tales anymore. According to an investigation conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs, the ‘gold spoon, dirt spoon class theory’ currently mentioned by young people [...]