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South Korea migrant-background population growth

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: South Korea's migrant-background population reaches 2.81 million

South Korea is experiencing significant demographic shifts driven by a growing migrant-background population, which reached 2.81 million people, or 5.4% of the total population, by late 2024. This group, comprising forei

South Korea addresses super-aged society challenges

8 clusters · 18 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: South Korea faces rapid population aging and structural shifts

South Korea is addressing the challenges of its super-aged society through policy proposals aimed at strengthening the social safety net. At the 30th Senior Citizens Day ceremony, President Lee Jae-myung announced plans

South Korea labor market shifts

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korea temporary and daily workers hit 31-year low

South Korea is experiencing significant fluctuations in its non-regular workforce. In August, the number of non-regular workers reached a record high of 8.67 million, representing 38.5% of all wage earners. This growth w

South Korean manufacturing and industrial decline

4 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: South Korea automobile exports fall 5.5% in September

South Korea’s industrial and manufacturing sectors have faced significant downturns. In August, the country experienced a ‘triple decline’ where production, consumption, and investment fell simultaneously, driven largely

South Korean inflation trends and forecasts

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: South Korea consumer prices rise 2.9 percent in September

South Korea’s annual consumer inflation slowed to 2.9% in September, down from 3.1% in August. While government supply increases and holiday discounts helped lower prices in some agricultural, livestock, and fisheries se