Tag: social mobility

social mobility

Latest News

Only three in 10 Koreans believe that they or their children can climb the social, economic ladder

Only three in 10 Koreans believe that they or their children will rise in social or economic status, according to a new government survey released on Tuesday.

2025.11.11

Citizens crowd a shopping district in Myeong-dong, Jung District, central Seoul on May 27. [NEWS1]

Korea's middle class rises to a record high of 60%. But many don't feel that way.

The proportion of Korea’s middle class has risen to a record high of around 60 percent, but half of them feel like they belong to the lower class, according to latest data.

2025.5.28

Gov't will overhaul agricultural pricing to tame inflation

The government vowed to cut inflation by overhauling agricultural pricing. Plans include expanding online marketplaces and boosting labor force participation for women and younger generations.

2024.5.1

Tag: social mobility

social mobility

Latest News

Only three in 10 Koreans believe that they or their children can climb the social, economic ladder

Korea's middle class rises to a record high of 60%. But many don't feel that way.

Most popular

Veteran actors Yoo Hae-jin, Ryu Seung-ryong win Baeksang Grand Prizes — as it happened

BTS comeback: Bright lights and drone shows light up the sky as 'Arirang' finally arrives — as it happened

179 dead after Jeju Air flight 7C2216 crashes at Muan International Airport — as it happened

Rooney, Maicon, Park Joo-ho score as Shield United wins Icons Match in Seoul — as it happened

Kim Soo-hyun addresses Kim Sae-ron relationship — as it happened

Gov't will overhaul agricultural pricing to tame inflation