Jan. 18

• ●Record-high female employment sees profound jump among ages 30-34 The Korea Herald
  South Korea's female employment in 2023 marked an all-time high of 54.1 percent, government data showed Friday as women aged 30-34 saw the most significant growth out of all age groups compared to a decade ago.

Jan. 20

• ●Revoking driver's license for dementia takes as long as 10 months: report The Korea Herald
  Under South Korean law, driving privileges are revoked for those diagnosed with dementia, but a report Monday by a local lawmaker showed the revocation process can take as long as 10 months.

Jan. 21

• ●Cash Over Cigarettes: How financial rewards are helping S. Koreans quit smoking The Chosun Daily
  Cash rewards are pvoving to be a powerful motivator for South Korean smokers aiming to quit, as companies and public health programs increasingly turn to financial incentives to combat nicotine addiction.

Jan. 22

• ●Korea's childbirths rise by highest rate in 14 years in November The Korea Times
  The number of babies born in Korea rose at the fastest rate in 14 years in November, driven partly by an increase in marriages in the post-pandemic era and shifting perceptions toward marriage and parenthood, the statistics agency said Wednesday.
  
  

• ●Gov't to enhance safety monitoring of children's products sold online The Korea Times
  Korea's standards agency unveiled a blueprint Wednesday for enhancing its monitoring of children's products sold on overseas shopping platforms amid growing concerns over the influx of goods that fail to meet local safety standards.
  
  

• ●Women account for 24% of outside directors at top 100 companies: report The Korea Times
  The number of female independent directors at Korea's top 100 companies continued to grow in 2024, a report showed Wednesday.

Jan. 23

• ●Korea to push online anti-drug courses for foreigners as war on narcotics escalates Korea JoongAng Daily
  Foreigners may be encouraged to undergo online drug use prevention courses before obtaining their Korean visas, according to a multi-year narcotics management plan announced by the government on Wednesday.