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Korea's Agricultural Land Restrictions Limit Urban Farming Opportunities
South Korea has one of the most advanced economies in Asia, with a highly urbanized population and a strong focus on technology and innovation. However, the country also faces several challenges related to food security, environmental sustainability, and climate change. One of the solutions that have been proposed to address these challenges is urban agriculture, including vertical farming. However, there are restrictions on the use of agricultural land in Korea, which limits the potential for u
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Korea's Proposed 69 Hour Work Plan Sparks Health Concerns
South Korea's conservative government has proposed a controversial plan to increase the legal cap on weekly work hours from 52 to 69. The move has sparked a backlash from trade unions, employees, and women's groups who fear that the plan will hurt work-life balance in a country already known for its workaholic culture. The proposal is also raising concerns about the negative impact of overwork on individuals' health and well-being. Academic research has long shown that working long hours can ha
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Japan's population decline is a much bigger risk to civilization
Japan's population decline has once again caught the attention of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who tweeted about it, warning that the "rest of the world is trending to follow." Musk cited a U.S. report on the Japanese health ministry's preliminary data showing that the number of babies born in Japan in 2022 slipped below 800,000 for the first time since such data became available in 1899. This is not the first time Musk has tweeted about depopulation in Japan. In May last year, he made a much talked-ab
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Living in High-Rise Apartments: A Potential Threat to Mental Health
South Korea's love for high-rise apartments is growing at an astonishing pace, with the country's total area of building permits for high-rise buildings with 30 floors or more reaching 16.65 million square meters in 2022, marking the second consecutive year of expansion. A recent study by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport also revealed that eight of the top 10 skyscrapers in the country are located in Busan, a popular coastal city. However, various researches conducted globall
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The Alarming Trend of Early Resignations among Young Civil Servants in Korea
The trend of young civil servants resigning from their government jobs early The issue of young civil servants resigning from their government jobs early is becoming increasingly concerning. The Public Service Pension Service reports that the number of retirees with three years of service or less has been steadily increasing each year, with a notable surge in those resigning after only one year of service. The government of South Korea is taking this phenomenon seriously, recognizing the import
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Why Do People Prefer to Live in Unequal Societies? A Psychological Perspective
Inequality is a persistent problem in many societies, with some individuals and groups enjoying greater resources, opportunities, and privileges than others. However, despite the numerous negative effects of inequality, such as reduced well-being and increased conflict, many people still prefer to live in unequal societies. A recent study published in the British Journal of Psychology sought to explore why people prefer to live in unequal societies. The study found that individuals have a psych
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