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Myanmar’s Economic Crisis: Half the Population Plunged into Poverty

Myanmar’s economic situation is dire, with half the population falling into poverty. (Associated Press) Chen Lizhu / Verification Editor [Sianel Ariannol / Adroddiad Cynhwysfawr]The latest UN report highlighted the fact that Myanmar was once considered the most promising economy in Southeast Asia, with a growing middle class. Today, tens of millions of people have been […]

Myanmar’s Economy in Crisis: Half of Population Living in Poverty

Myanmar’s economic situation is dire, with half the population falling into poverty. (Associated Press) Chen Lizhu / Verification Editor [Sianel Ariannol / Adroddiad Cynhwysfawr]The latest UN report highlighted the fact that Myanmar was once considered the most promising economy in Southeast Asia, with a growing middle class. Today, tens of millions of people have been […]

[임혜숙 칼럼] How to free young people from the cycle of poverty

[임혜숙 교수] I recently read an interesting article that said the average income of newlywed households is rapidly increasing. In 2015, the proportion of households with an annual income of 70 million won or more among newlyweds in their first year of marriage was only 23.2%, but it increased to 41.8% in 2022, nearly doubling […]

The Link Between Social Environments and Suicide Risk: A Call for Universal Prevention Strategies

The social environment, even at the community level, increases the risk of suicide… A universal approach is needed Posted 2024.02.11 21:05 Posted 2024.02.11 21:05 Modified 2024.02.11 08:44 Views 2 In addition to the individual level, social factors such as community atmosphere and policies have been found to significantly increase the risk of suicide. [사진=게티이미지뱅크]Suicide, which […]

Facial Recognition Study Reveals Perception of Wealth Based on Face Shape

Researchers in Glasgow, UK…Analysis of facial recognition to determine whether the rich or the poor are perceived as rich or poor in people’s stereotypes Entered 2024.01.29 13:16 Entered 2024.01.29 13:16 Modified 2024.01.29 14:32 Views 3,039 According to a study on biased impressions of rich and poor people analyzed by researchers at the University of Glasgow […]

How Poverty and Chronic Inflammation Multiply Health and Mortality Risks

When poverty overlaps with chronic inflammation, a multiplier effect occurs…making things worse by further reducing health and life expectancy. Posted 2024.01.17 09:10 Views 3 Posted 2024.01.17 09:10 Modified 2024.01.17 07:09 Views 3 There are over 40 thousand elderly people who collect waste paper to earn around 160 thousand won a month. If poor people suffer […]

7-Year-Old Cambodian Girl Rows to School in Homemade Boat Made from Garbage

Determined Cambodian Girl Braves Dangerous Journey to Attend School According to foreign media reports, a 7-year-old Cambodian girl displayed incredible courage by voyaging across a treacherous 1-kilometer-wide lake in a makeshift boat crafted from discarded materials, just so she could attend school. The girl’s family, living in dire poverty, lacked the means to provide her […]