by Teuvo Tuomi | Dec 27, 2024 | Korea, Lifestyle, News, Society
South Korea has officially transitioned into a “superaged society,” with individuals aged 65 and older now constituting 20% of the registered population, according to data from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. At the same time, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s vision...
by Teuvo Tuomi | May 23, 2024 | Asia, Economy, Korea, News, South Korea, Visions
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced its plans to invest 250.6 billion won ($184.8 million) over five years to attract foreign talent and businesses and to help them adjust to the city. According to the city government, there are around 440,000 residents of...
by Teuvo Tuomi | Sep 8, 2023 | Asia, Lifestyle, South Korea
Depression in South Korean children has doubled in five years. According to the Education Ministry and the National Health Insurance Service, the number of children aged between 6-11 who were treated for depression surged by 91.5%, from 1,849 in 2018 to 3,541 in 2022....
