Dual-income households in South Korea at record high; more men in caregiving, more women at work                                                       SEOUL - South Korea is undergoing a profound shift in family life.

In the past, it was more common for men to go to work while women stayed home taking care of the children. Now, dual-income households form the majority among families with children.

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Philippine annual inflation quickens to 1.5% in August                                                                   MANILA, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Philippine annual inflation quickened to 1.5% in August from the prior month's 0.9% rate, reflecting increases in the costs of housing, utilities and food and drinks, the statistics agency said on Friday.

The latest inflation print was above the 1.3% forecast in a Reuters poll and the fastest rate since March.

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South Korea passes 10 million single-person households                                                               SEOUL - The number of single-person households in South Korea has surpassed 10 million for the first time, underscoring a rapid shift in the nation's demographic structure.

According to the Ministry of Interior and Safety on Aug. 27, the country's registered population stood at 51.2 million as of Dec 31, 2024, down from 51.8 million in 2020. Although the rate of decline has slowed since its peak in 2022, the overall downward trend remains intact.

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Philippines hikes minimum wage for overseas domestic workers                                             MANILA, Philippines - As part of its efforts to strengthen protection of overseas domestic workers, the Republic of Philippines has announced a set of reforms, including an increase in the minimum monthly wage to USD500 (approximately P27 000).

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Hunger among Filipino families drops to 16.1% in June - SWS                                                      MANILA, Philippines - Fewer Filipino families reported experiencing involuntary hunger in the second quarter of 2025, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.

The nationwide poll, conducted from June 25 to 29, found that 16.1% of families or about 4.6 million households went hungry and had nothing to eat at least once in the past three months. This is 3.9 points lower than the 20% recorded from April 23 to 28.

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