Seoul, April 11 – The South Korean government announced on Saturday that cash assistance for the bottom 70% of income earners will begin being distributed later this month as part of efforts to alleviate the financial strain caused by rising oil prices.The aid will initially be provided to the...
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Seoul, February 15 – Data released on Sunday showed that the cremation rate in South Korea continues to rise steadily, raising concerns about potential shortages of cremation facilities, particularly in densely populated major cities like Seoul, amid the rapid aging of the population.The...
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