South Korean society Archives

Young S. Koreans Worry About the Future, Elderly Lament the Past

SEOUL, March 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans in the earlier stages of life are worriers, while those nearing or in their twilight years harbor feelings of dissatisfaction with their lives, according to Statistics Korea’s study on South Korean society in 2017. In addition, participation in volunteering activities and charitable giving is on a gradual [...]

Most Seoul Residents No Longer Believe in Social Mobility, Survey Finds

SEOUL, June 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Nearly seven in ten Seoul residents say they have little to no hope of moving up the social ladder, giving social equality in South Korean society a score of 4.5 on a scale of one to ten. When asked about the prospects of improving their social and financial status [...]