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Study Reveals Higher Resistance to Immigrants Among Urban Residents in South Korea

Study Reveals Higher Resistance to Immigrants Among Urban Residents in South Korea

SEJONG, Feb. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by the Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements has revealed a more pronounced tendency among urban residents in South Korea to exclude foreign immigrants and workers compared to their rural counterparts. The study, titled “Are Cities Really Tolerant? A Comparison of Urban and Rural Residents’ Attitudes [...]

Urban Advantage for Careers, Rural Edge for Marriage: A Study on South Korean Young Adults

Urban Advantage for Careers, Rural Edge for Marriage: A Study on South Korean Young Adults

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – It appears that there is some validity to the notion that living in a metropolitan area can be advantageous for employment but less favorable for marriage. A study focused on young adults who were raised in metropolitan areas like Seoul and Gyeonggi Province and pursued their education in these areas indicates [...]

Bees Buzzing in many Korean Cities

Bees Buzzing in many Korean Cities

SEOUL, March 25 (Korea Bizwire) – “It’s amazing to harvest honey not in rural areas but in cities. Urban beekeeping is growing in popularity as it provides economic benefits as well as a healthier environment,” a Korea Beekeeping Association (KBA) official said. “Urban beekeeping,” also called hobby beekeeping or backyard beekeeping, is no more a strange [...]

2013 International Conference on Alleys to Be Held on Sept. 12

2013 International Conference on Alleys to Be Held on Sept. 12

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept 05 (Korea Bizwire) – From narrow, steep alleyways in hillside shanty towns to backstreets with rows of centuries-old traditional houses, Seoul has many faces hidden from public view. But these are exactly where you can find and hear life stories of real Seoulites. The Seoul Design Foundation said on September 5 that it [...]