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[Graphic News] S. Korea’s performance at the Asian Winter Games
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[Graphic News] Rice consumption per capita hits record low
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[Graphic News] Traditional medicine gains traction globally
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[Graphic News] Korean monthly spending on pets rises
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[Graphic News] 2025 Harbin Winter Asian Games overview
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[Graphic News] S. Korea ranks 3rd globally with visa-free access to 192 countries
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[Graphic News] Generational divide at impeachment rallies stronger among women
On Dec. 14 at 4 p.m., during the vote on the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol, women from different age groups made the most prominent presence at rallies in Yeouido and Gwanghwamun, according to living population statistics analyzed by Yonhap News Agency. The Seoul Metropolitan Government's living population statistics, developed in collaboration with KT, utilize public big data and telecommunications data to estimate the number of people in specific areas of Seoul at particul
Dec. 27, 2024
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[Graphic News] Generational divide at impeachment rallies stronger among women
On Dec. 14 at 4 p.m., during the vote on the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol, women from different age groups made the most prominent presence at rallies in Yeouido and Gwanghwamun, according to living population statistics analyzed by Yonhap News Agency. The Seoul Metropolitan Government's living population statistics, developed in collaboration with KT, utilize public big data and telecommunications data to estimate the number of people in specific areas of Seoul at p
Dec. 23, 2024
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[Graphic News] Idiom of the year
The four-character idiom “Doryangbalho”, meaning "the rampant abuse of power and influence," was chosen as the idiom of the year. College professors highlighted their concerns, criticizing the misuse of authority for personal gain instead of serving the public good. According to a nationwide survey conducted by The Kyosu Sinmun from Nov. 25 to Dec. 2 among 1,086 professors, “Doryangbalho” received 41.4 percent of the votes (450), reflecting both past and curre
Dec. 19, 2024
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[Graphic News] Gap between main opposition, ruling parties reaches record high
The results of a public opinion poll show that the gap in support between the Democratic Party of Korea and the People Power Party has reached its highest level since the inauguration of the Yoon Suk Yeol administration in May 2022. According to a survey conducted by Realmeter over two days on Dec. 12-13 with 1,001 voters aged 18 and older nationwide, support ratings were as follows: Democratic Party of Korea at 52.4 percent, People Power Party at 25.7 percent, Rebuilding Korea Party at 8 perc
Dec. 18, 2024
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[Graphic News] 9 in 10 small merchants impacted by martial law crisis
A recent survey found that nearly 9 out of 10 small merchants in South Korea saw a decrease in their sales following the martial law crisis initiated by President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Korea Federation of Micro Enterprises released the results of an online survey conducted over three days starting Dec. 10. The survey sampled 1,630 mom-and-pop merchants across the nation in the food, lodging, retail and personal service industries. According to the findings, 88.4 percent of respondents said their
Dec. 17, 2024
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[Graphic News] Lee Jae-myung leads suitability for the next president
As President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law raises the possibility of an early presidential election, Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, has emerged as the leading candidate for the presidency. A survey conducted by Media Research and commissioned by the news agency Newspim polled 1,007 men and women aged 18 and older nationwide using an automatic response system (ARS) on Sunday. Respondents were asked, “Among the following individuals, who do you t
Dec. 11, 2024
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[Graphic News] 60% of job seekers in S. Korea ‘passive’: survey
A recent survey by the Federation of Korean Industries reveals that six out of ten job seekers in South Korea are classified as “passive job seekers” with low expectations for employment. The 2024 University Student Employment Perception Survey, conducted among 2,938 students and graduates from four-year universities nationwide, found that 1,235 respondents were preparing for employment. Of these, 60.5 percent were categorized as passive job seekers. Passive job-seeking behavior wa
Dec. 4, 2024
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[Graphic News] Korea’s 5G infrastructure ranked best in world
South Korea’s digital infrastructure is regarded as the world’s best, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT, citing findings from the OECD Digital Economy Outlook 2024. In the report, South Korea ranked first among 29 countries, including non-OECD members such as China and the European Union, in “5G base station deployment.” The country recorded 593 5G base stations per 100,000 inhabitants, significantly surpassing Lithuania (328) and Finland (251). The OECD aver
Dec. 3, 2024
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[Graphic News] South Koreans favor Japan for repeat overseas trips
The Japanese cities of Osaka, Fukuoka and Tokyo emerged as the top destinations for repeat overseas travel among South Koreans, according to data from Triple, a travel platform run by Interpark. These three destinations accounted for over half of all demand for multiple visits, reflecting strong interest in tourism to Japan. Osaka topped the list with 18.6 percent of respondents reporting at least two visits, followed by Fukuoka (16.6 percent), Tokyo (15.2 percent), Bangkok, Thailand (7.9 perc
Nov. 28, 2024
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[Graphic News] International marriages on rise in Korea
In 2023, one in ten newlyweds in Korea was part of an international couple, with international marriages making up 10.6 percent (20,431) of all unions. This marks an increase of 9.1 percent (17,428) in 2022. Of these, 69.8 percent were between foreign national wives and Korean national husbands, 17.9 percent between foreign husbands and Korean wives, and 12.3 percent were comprised of two or at least one naturalized Korean citizen. Married couples where both partners are of foreign nationality
Nov. 26, 2024