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Korea near top but lags behind China and Japan in reading, science and math, OECD study finds

Despite declines in core categories of science, reading and mathematics slid, the country remained strong compared to OECD member states.

2026.9.9

Gov't to identify 20,000 people at high risk of suicide in social welfare policy push

Seoul is expanding efforts to support caregivers facing heavy burdens as well as those who are isolated a risk of self-harm.

2026.8.11

Foreign visitors add 0.15 percentage points to growth from 2022 to 2025, but spend less per head

A Bank of Korea report said a decline in the number of Chinese tourists and an increase in cruise visitors led to shorter stays and lower spending.

2026.8.5

OECD reports that moving to Seoul no longer guarantees upward mobility for young Koreans

While their income is comparatively higher, young people who move closer to the capital still find it difficult to end up better off than their parents, according to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

2026.7.27

Property taxes should rise only after transaction taxes fall (KOR)

Seoul should cut transaction taxes first and then reform holding taxes as part of a broader, market-friendly overhaul.

2026.7.13

Property taxes should rise only after transaction taxes fall

Seoul should cut transaction taxes first and then reform holding taxes as part of a broader, market-friendly overhaul.

2026.7.12

Korea’s food prices stay OECD’s second highest, despite overall lower cost of living

The country's food and nonalcoholic beverage prices stayed among the OECD’s highest for a third year, even as overall consumer prices remained below the bloc average.

2026.7.9

Korea worked 32 hours less last year but remains higher than OECD average

Koreans worked 32 fewer hours in 2025, but the annual total remained 97 hours above the OECD average and sixth highest among reporting members.

2026.7.5

Korea's dependence on chip exports raises external shock exposure, OECD warns

The Paris-based organization said Korea’s semiconductor-led growth "generates volatility in output and tax revenues and strategic vulnerabilities."

2026.7.2

Basic pension benefits should focus on poor seniors (KOR)

With costs rising and elderly poverty still severe, Korea is weighing a more progressive basic pension that narrows eligibility and boosts support for the most vulnerable.

2026.6.15

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Korea near top but lags behind China and Japan in reading, science and math, OECD study finds

Gov't to identify 20,000 people at high risk of suicide in social welfare policy push

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