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Choi Won-jong, encircled in red, runs after civilians at a shopping mall in Bundang, Gyeonggi, last Thursday in a stabbing rampage that killed one and injured 13. [SCREEN CAPTURE OF CCTV FOOTAGE]

Attacks may be 'tip of iceberg' amid growing social isolation

Psychologists and sociologists say the assailants in the recent spate of random stabbings and killings that have shocked the nation share something in common: social isolation...

2023.8.7

A person walks past a recruitment banner at a university campus in downtown Seoul on March 20. [NEWS1]

Growing numbers in 20s, 30s 'resting' with no reason

Around 660,000 Koreans in their 20s and 30s have been “resting,” or economically inactive for no particular reason, as of April. Experts say younger Koreans have higher standards for their jobs now, which has contributed to this figure.

2023.5.17

[Editorial] Taking special care of the underprivileged

The government must come up with micro support measures to ease the hardship for the vulnerable class.

2023.1.25

Rep. Sung Il-jong, second from left, head of the People Power Party’s policy committee, speaks at the National Assembly in Yeouido, western Seoul during a meeting with the government to discuss next year’s budget. [YONHAP]

Yoon and his party make big pledges about 2023 budget

The government and People Power Party (PPP) promised Wednesday support for young job seekers and low-income households in next year's budget.

2022.8.24

This picture shows a rice cooker used by a man in his 70s whose body was found two weeks after his death in Gangdong District, eastern Seoul, on March 20. Police found piles of garbage and a lump of dried rice at the bottom of the rice cooker. [YONHAP]

'Lonely deaths' are growing among single ajeossi

Men in their 50s and 60s are at the highest risk of dying alone.

2022.6.21

Number of discouraged workers hits new high in 2021

The number of discouraged workers in Korea touched a fresh all-time high in 2021 due to a weak job market amid the prolonged coronavirus pandemic, government data showed Monday.

2022.1.24

Work Plus Center in Jung District, central Seoul, is crowded with people looking for job opportunities on Nov. 11. [NEWS1]

Early pandemic statistics show Korea changing quickly

Koreans are underpaid, stuck at home and awash in trash as the pandemic tests the country, early statistics suggest, while trains and buses are running with fewer passengers.

2020.12.14

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