Korea's industrial output saw a monthly upturn for the first time in four months in August, driven by the growth in auto and chip production, data showed Monday.
Supermarket sales are growing, with online food transactions reaching 27.78 trillion won.
Married young people annually earn approximately 8 million won ($5,950) more than their unmarried counterparts, according to a report released by Statistics Korea on Tuesday.
Korea’s industrial output dropped in March at the fastest pace in four years due to declines in manufacturing production.
Korea's industrial output rose for the third straight month in January led by the production of communication and broadcasting equipment. Semiconductor production declined, impacting mining and manufacturing. Retail saw modest growth.
Korea’s industrial output increased for the third straight month in January, rising 0.4 percent on month
The average household income rose 3.9 percent in the September-December period to an average of 5.02 million won.
Sixteen-thousand fathers left the workforce last year to raise children, but women are still bear a vast majority of parenting responsibility.
Multicultural marriage between Koreans and foreign spouses jumped at the fastest pace in 2022, raising hopes for its potential contribution to helping Korea overcome the lowest fertility rate among OECD members.
Life cycle deficit by Koreans peaks at the age of 17 due to hefty educational spending before the cycle enters into a surplus from the age of 27.
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