[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Some predict that it won't be easy for young adults to get employed even this year. According to the Korea Enterprises Federation on the 3rd, only 66.8% of businesses responded that they plan for new employment (occasional recruitment 60.6%,
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Recently, we rarely see Lee Jeongsoo on TV, as he is focusing on his family and the value of life while sharing his tips for happiness with people. Now, I am going to report on his life story.Lee Jeongsoo, the comedian, writer, and speaker, s
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The departure ceremony of the Korean team "Random" for the Rolex China Sea Race was held at 5 p.m. on February 28 in a cafe near Seoul Samgakji Station. Bungejangteo (Bunjang) sponsors the team. Thus, the CEO of Bunjang, Choi Jeahwa, and th
[Consumerwide - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] Consumption value and environmental consumption sound familiar to us living in an era that understands the climate crisis as common sense. Just like the way we got familiar with recycling, environmental consumption seems to be becoming somet
[Consumerwide - Youngchul Woo Reporter/ Yohan Bok Reporter] The Skypass (Korean Air) is not served during the system-changing period, which is between March 8 (10 p.m.) and March 9 (10 p.m.). March 8~9 (Friday and Saturday) is suspected of quite a number of people going abroad for holidays. This mig
[Consumerwide - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] Businesses initiated social contribution activities for the world where their staff walked alongside people in vulnerable conditions.SK Securities took care of citizens living in slums and citizens with impairments as part of staff contribut
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Ottogi is proposing the value of a sweet home, which is a home full of happiness, today through their participation (sponsoring the Happy Project Hall, one of the major exhibitions during the Fair) at the 2024 Seoul Living Design Fair held
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The Japanese vehicle brand trend is clearly returning in Korea, which includes both new and used vehicles, in the midst of favouritism towards hybrid vehicles instead of EVs in the market. The growing trend of Japanese vehicles might mainta
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Many companies consistently fund initiatives that identify and develop potential experts so they may establish themselves in society and leave a positive impact. Scholarship is one of the most representative ways to make a social contribution
[컨슈머와이드-복요한 기자] 네덜란드와 독일에서는 자원봉사라는 거대한 조직을 체계적으로 운영하며 다양한 영역에서 매칭형식의 사회적 참여기회를 제공하고, 이를 사회적 자원으로 활용한다는 보고가 있다. 자원봉사를 지역사회의 보살핌으로 해석하는 그들의 방침은 수많은 시민에게 존재감과 사회적 위치를 부여하는 역할도 할 것으로 풀이된다. 이에 대해 네덜란드로 이민을 간 한 지인은 "네덜란드에서는 장애가 없다면 손발을 움직일 수 없을 때까지 일 아니면 봉사를 한다"고 말했다. (한국보건사회연구원 2018 해외 자원봉사활동에 자원봉사활동에 관한
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Nurturing means caring for and encouraging growth. Thus, nurturing experts and industries of businesses can be considered consumption value, which is also effective in dominating and leading the new food industry ahead of other businesses. Fo
[Consumerwide - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] Businesses have initiated ESG activities, such as preserving the environment in the countries where their factories are located. Their activities seem to be moving beyond national boundaries.Cesco has donated 36.3932 million won, which is fr
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] A recent interior design and construction style is centred on environmental sustainability and high efficiency. One may be able to check out the newest trends and innovations in the construction and interior sectors at the 2024 Korea Build We
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Coupang is now taking a new turn regarding the blacklist accusation (exception list for employment).On February 14, the Coupang Task Force, which is made of Minbyeon lawyers (Lawyers for a Democragic Society) and a labour union staff organi
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Numerous businesses are investing in the long-term development of future experts by helping gifted kids find their way and develop, with the goal of seeing positive future impacts from these young people. The scholarship of businesses is a so
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The sales record of environmental vehicles seems to be growing in January, with hybrids and electrics increasing by 138.3% and 153.6%, respectively, from the same month last year. In contrast, the sales record of overseas brands has decreas
[Consumerwide - Yohan Bok Reporter] Due to a decrease in subsidies and poor charging infrastructure, demand for EVs is cooling in Korea. This seems to be a global trend. The German car market is growing in the midst of the world economic crisis, but demand for electric cars is decreasing. The market
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Character is becoming a measure of consumption. For this reason, more consumers are purchasing and collecting products with their favourite characters. According to the Korea Creative Content Agency, the character industry generated 2 billion
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The distribution and communications businesses are launching various events to attract consumers, particularly students and parents, across the new semester. This is the semester after the release of the mandatory mask, which might result in
[컨슈머와이드-복요한 기자] 줄어든 정부보조금과 충전시설의 부족을 주요인으로 국내 전기차 수요가 줄어든다는 시각이 있다. 전기차 수요 감소 트렌드는 국내만의 문제가 아닌 듯 하다. 독일의 경우, 2023년 차량 동력원별 점유율에서 휘발유 34.4%, 디젤 17.1%, 하이브리드 29.5%, 전기 18.4%를 차지한다. 이 중 전기차는 전년대비 11.4% 증가했으나, 12월 들어 신규 등록이 급격히 감소되었고 (전년 동기 대비 48%) 같은 시기 정부 자금 지원 감소 및 폐지 결정이 발표되며 전기차 시장 성장이 약화될거란 전망이 있다