Households
Storms Johannes and Anna: Detailed insurance coverage amid new snowfall threats
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Following Storm Johannes's devastation—with fallen trees, power outages, and disruptions like cruise chaos and ski resort damage—insurance covers most home impacts, expert Peter Stark confirms. As recovery continues, impending Storm Anna risks further isolation via extreme New Year's snowfall.
A new report outlines hourly and monthly payments for nannies and adult caregivers in the household staff sector starting January 2026. It covers specific categories with minimum wages and year-end bonuses.
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The number of single-person households in South Korea reached a record high of 8.05 million by the end of 2024. This accounts for 36.1% of all households, with projections indicating the trend will continue amid low birth rates and an aging population. Data from the welfare ministry's social security factbook also shows seniors aged 65 or older surpassing 10 million for the first time, marking entry into a super-aged society.