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Newly enrolled Seoul National University students and their families walk near the campus main entrance in Gwanak District, southern Seoul.

Young Koreans without a four-year degree are less connected, study finds

A National Assembly study finds that education and hometown shape young Koreans’ social ties, civic participation and access to relationships.

2026.9.30

Passengers at Wonju Bus Terminal in Gangwon wait to board a bus to Seoul at 11 a.m. on March 1. [JEONG JIN-HO]

'I go there twice a month': 70% of Korea's spending now happens in greater Seoul

Seoul's economy dominates spending, leading to regional spending decline and vacancy.

2025.3.7

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