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Majority of South Korean Social Workers Report Workplace Bullying, Survey Finds

Majority of South Korean Social Workers Report Workplace Bullying, Survey Finds

SEOUL, April 1 (Korea Bizwire) —  More than half of South Korea’s social welfare workers say they have experienced workplace bullying in the past year, according to a new survey released ahead of Social Workers’ Day (March 30)—raising alarm about deteriorating conditions in one of the country’s most vital care sectors. The civic group Gabjil 119, [...]

Social Workers Exposed to Risk of Depression and Suicide Due to Excessive Stress

Social Workers Exposed to Risk of Depression and Suicide Due to Excessive Stress

CHUNCHEON, Sept. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Rising demand for social welfare services is placing civil servants at the risk of depression and suicidal impulses due to an excessive workload and overwhelming stress. The Gangwon Provincial Health Center recently conducted a mental health survey on 767 government employees in Gangwon Province, 13.6 percent of whom said [...]