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Seoul Prosecution to Launch Support Service for the Socially Disadvantaged

SEOUL, March 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office announced that it will launch an attendance and return-home support service for the socially vulnerable starting from Monday. Under this service, those who have psychological or physical difficulty going to the prosecutor’s office for investigation or returning home after investigation can request support [...]

Suicide Rate Among Socially Vulnerable Increases with Financial Difficulties

SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — An increasing number of low-income or unemployed individuals are resorting to suicide, sending a warning signal to the current safety net system offered by the government to protect socially vulnerable groups. The Citizens’ Reunion for Life Respect, a civic group, reported that 3,390 people committed suicide last year due [...]