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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] 2025 Harbin Winter Asian Games overview
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[Graphic News] Korean monthly spending on pets rises
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[Graphic News] S. Korea ranks 3rd globally with visa-free access to 192 countries
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[Graphic News] Golf enters top 10 Korean hobbies ranking
Golf has made its first appearance in Gallup Korea’s top 10 favorite hobbies for South Koreans, ranking No. 8 with 4.1 percent of survey respondents mentioning it as their hobby of choice. The annual survey, conducted with 1,777 participants aged 13 and older, asked, “What is your favorite hobby?” and marked the first time since the survey began in 2004 that golf reached the top 10. The top hobbies include gaming (9 percent), followed by fitness and hiking tied for second (7
Nov. 25, 2024
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[Graphic News] 70% of S. Koreans believe couples can live together without tying the knot: survey
Nearly 7 in 10 South Koreans believe that couples can live together without getting married, and almost 40 percent support having children without getting married first, a government report showed, signaling a substantial shift in perceptions around marriage and having children. The report was based on a survey, conducted by Statistics Korea in May 2024, involving 36,000 respondents aged 13 years and older. The survey is conducted biennially. The findings showed that 67.4 percent of respondent
Nov. 20, 2024
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[Graphic News] Most firms favor raising retirement age
A recent survey by online recruiter Saramin showed that 8 out of 10 companies favor raising companies' retirement age. Conducted among 461 firms, 79.8 percent of respondents were in favor of raising the retirement age, with an average ideal age of 65.7 years. Over half of those surveyed, 57.9 percent, saw age 65 as optimal retirement age, citing the value of retaining experienced employees. Furthermore, 52.9 percent indicated openness to hiring workers in their 50s and 60s, to benefit fro
Nov. 19, 2024
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[Graphic News] Sea temperatures around S. Korea rise nearly double global average
The average temperature of South Korea’s surrounding seas has risen at nearly twice the global average rate over the past 56 years, according to a government report. The National Institute of Fisheries Science stated in its report, “2024 Impact of Climate Change in Fisheries Sector,” that sea temperatures around South Korea have increased by 1.44 degree Celsius between 1968 and 2023, compared to the global average rise of 0.7 C. The East Sea experienced the most significant i
Nov. 18, 2024