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1. Reasons Why I Prefer Living In Korea(aclipse.net)
Q1) Do you think that Korea is a good country to live in?
Q2) Are you happy with the public transportation in your neighborhood?
Q3) Is it safe to take a walk in your neighborhood at night?
Q4) Do you think that meals are affordable when you eat out in Korea?
Q5) Which skin care products are popular in Korea?
Q6) Do you agree to the opinion-" Korea needs to increase work permits for foreign workers and enhance assisting their settlement in the country."?

 

1). Transportation (High Tech Bus Stops)

Korea is often ranked one of the best public transportation systems on the planet. Let’s start with the buses, which can take you anywhere you want in major cities as well as across the country. In the winter, Korea has heated bus stop seats as well as heated waiting room areas at some locations. Not only that but some bus stops provide free phone charging stations, and all buses have public Wi-Fi. The bus system is convenient and affordable for anyone looking to get around quickly and comfortable. This is one of the main reasons I prefer living in Korea over the States.

 

The subway is fast, safe, and easy to use. All signs and announcements are made in both Korean as well as English. If you want to leave your city and explore another part of Korea, there are regular trains for the stop-and-smell-the roses type of passenger as well as the KTX bullet trains for those looking to get places fast. All of the options are affordable and give you the opportunity to view the beautiful Korean countryside.

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2). Online Banking (Sending Money)

Forget Venmo and PayPal. In Korea, you can make easy and safe bank transfers online with your bank. This means you can pay people and businesses as well as receive funds in seconds. No more waiting 2-3 days to see funds show up in your bank account. In Korea, you can have your money instantly.

 

3). Public Safety (No Theft Or Guns)

With strict gun laws, it’s difficult to gain access to weapons in Korea. Between this and Korea’s CCTV coverage, South Korea is an extremely safe country to live in. When compared with other industrialized countries, South Korea has a very low crime rate, and in 2021, they saw their lowest crime rate in ten years.

 

4). Cheap Meals (Delicious & Healthy, too!)

The cost of a delicious, nutritious meal in Korea can be as cheap as ₩7,000, which is roughly $5.50 USD. Not only is eating out affordable, but there are plenty of delicious foods to try from. Korea has everything from bibimbap and tteokbokki to pizza and burgers. Oh, and a huge bonus you probably didn’t think was even a possibility. There is NO TIPPING in Korea!

 

5). Skin Care (The Mecca for All Your Needs)

Koreans love skin care. With a huge market for it, you can find the exact right combination of products for your skin type. Due to its popularity, there’s a wide variety of options, and they are relatively affordable in comparison to American brands. In addition, Korea has many great spa options if pampering is your favorite method of self-care.

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* More than 1 out of 10 working-age population will be from other countries by 2042(koreatimes)

The number of foreign nationals could potentially more than double in the next 20 years, thereby making up nearly 7 percent of the country's entire population by 2042, data showed Thursday.

The findings from Statistics Korea come as Korea struggles with a dwindling population and a greater reliance on foreign workers for its economy to move forward.

 

2. Is your partner tracking your location? An expert shares 'red flags' of phone tapping(news24)

Q1) Would you like to track your spouse on your phone?

Q2) How would you react if your significant other asked 'Let's install an location tracking app so we know each other's whereabout? '

 

Whether you do it or not, you probably have an opinion about sharing location with your partner. Some couples unanimously agree to do it; however, some in relationships don't know they are being tracked by their significant other.

 

According to a survey from the digital information world, out of one thousand people questioned, 55% of them shared their locations with a significant other. Relationship Coach Derek Triplett cautions about this, though.

 

3. Korea needs almost 900,000 more workers by 2032 to tackle slowing economy: vice minister(Koreatimes)

Q1) Why do you think Korea's populatioin is decreasing?

Q2) Do you agree to the opinion -'child care and health & welfare industries will see an increased demand of workers.'?

Q3) Do you agree to the opinion-'I do not support flexible work hours because company workers will have less opportunities to cowork.'?

Q4) Do you agree to the opinion-'flexible work hour is necessary to families with kids because parents have to take their kids to school in the morning.'?

The government needs to create jobs for 894,000 more people in the next decade to tackle the economic slowdown that is widely attributed to the country's population decline.Vice Labor Minister Lee Sung-hee made the comments during a government meeting on Friday, citing a report written by the Korea Employment Information Service.

 

The report highlighted that the country’s deepening demographic woes stem from rapid aging and a rapidly declining birthrate, which will have a direct impact on the labor market. It noted that demand for workers in various sectors such as child care, health and welfare as well as information and communications, and scientific technologies will increase, while the number of those working in manufacturing will see a decline.

 

Based on this analysis, the report said that the country needs 894,000 more workers in order to achieve its economic growth forecast by the end of 2032. In response to a decreasing working-age population, the government will formulate policies aimed at boosting the employment of the youth, women and middle and old-aged people, Lee said.

 

“We will expand flexible work programs and enhance child care support as well as enhance support for changing jobs,” Lee said. “In the short term, we will make efforts to place workers with the right skills in appropriate positions.” He also vowed to support the issuance of work permits for foreign workers and assist their settlement in the country.

 

* The drawbacks of flexible work arrangements(shiftworkspaces.com)

Missed opportunities for collaboration.
Potential negative impact on customers.
Loss of company culture/decreased employee engagement.
Not practical for all employees and positions.
Potential abuse by some employees.
More complicated schedule management.