[Start Briefing] One observer watches 17.6 electronic anklets...a lack of martial arts officials

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On Thursday, October 17, the start briefing will begin.

First of all, it's the Seoul Shimbun.

Has anyone seen the movie "The Martial Arts Practitioner"? It's about keeping out a felon with a probation officer. But the reality is different from the movie. One probation officer has to monitor 17.6 electronic anklets, and there is a lack of martial arts practitioners. Due to the lack of manpower, it is common for probation officers to respond alone without a martial arts practitioner. As you can see, the movie depicts them monitoring and overpowering electronic anklet targets. However, the reality is that they are easily exposed to threats such as assault due to a lack of manpower. About 4,300 people are eligible for electronic anklets.However, the number of probation officers is only 242, meaning there are about 18 electronic anklets managed by one observer. The difference is more evident compared to major overseas countries. You have to manage and supervise as much as twice as much and as much as eight times as much. At night and on holidays, only probation officers work without a martial arts practitioner. As a result, it is not easy to quickly dispatch and respond to emergency situations. The Ministry of Justice also said that the number of people subject to management per person should be reduced to around 10. The newspaper notes that we need to expand our workforce and respond effectively to those who are eligible for electronic anklets.

Next is the Dong-A Ilbo.

The number of elderly people who work even after retirement and do not rely on their children has increased. One out of four elderly people said, "I'm going to spend all the money I earned." After the retirement of the baby boomers, there was a generational change for the elderly, so let's look at the 'new elderly'. First, average income assets have increased significantly. Annual income rose 14.6 percent to 34.69 million won and financial assets rose 52.9 percent to 49.12 million won. Real estate assets are also over 300 million won on average. Four out of 10 elderly people said they were working. New and old people also have different values of inheritance. 24.2% said they would use their wealth for themselves and their spouse. On the other hand, the rate of giving more to the eldest son decreased sharply to 6.5%. In other words, it is analyzed that rather than handing over the property, they had a value that they would spend it and not burden their children instead. However, it should also be noted that the proportion of the poor remains and the number of single-person households continues to increase. Last year, 32.8% of elderly single-person households were living alone. That means 1 in 3 elderly people live alone. The new elderly are a generation whose values have changed as their income and education levels have increased. However, at the same time, the number of elderly single-person households in need of care is increasing. The newspaper also included experts' opinions that the government and local governments should strengthen single-person household care.

Let's look at the JoongAng Ilbo this time.Have you heard of

'food desert'? It is an expression that refers to an area where it is difficult to get food, and 74% of rural villages in Korea are called food deserts. Residents of a village in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, also go to a nearby convenience store and it's a round trip of 14 kilometers. If you go to a large supermarket, it's about 60km. It takes 2 hours by car. There are no deserts in Korea, but there are many food deserts. Three out of four administrative districts in Korea, namely, farming, fishing, and mountain villages, do not have grocery stores. Same-day delivery and early-morning delivery are common in Seoul, the metropolitan area, and large cities. About half of the cities, counties, and districts that do not deliver early in the morning. The countryside becomes desolate as even the store that didn't exist leaves. As more and more people fill their meals with ramen and pickles, the health of food desert residents is also a problem, such as nutritional imbalance. It's not just the countryside. There are also food desert areas outside Seoul, such as Eunpyeong, Gangseo, and Guro. From low birth rate to urban concentration, the number of food deserts is gradually increasing. We need an oasis so that the lives of the people here don't get harder. The newspaper also reports that experts point out that the government should respond more actively.

Next is the Chosun Ilbo.

How much is the proper cost for the wedding? In the 2030 generation, extreme steps are taking place. There are young people who get a loan and have a wedding at a luxury hotel, and there are those who want to help pay for their own house with the money to get married, so let's look at the contents. The picture you see is the Signiel Wedding Hall at Lotte World Tower in Songpa, Seoul. It's a wedding hall for a luxury hotel representing Seoul. Including this place, famous hotel wedding halls in Seoul, such as Shilla Hotel, Westin Chosun, and Grand Hyatt, are already fully booked until next winter. So how much will it cost? The combined rent, flower decorations, and meals cost tens of millions to 100 million won. It's more than the average salary of an office worker. However, there is a growing demand for a super-luxury wedding rather than spending an intermediate amount of money. At the same time, the burden of congratulatory money from guests is also increasing. On the other hand, there are many people who skip the ceremony or have a small wedding. I'm saying I'm going to save that money and invest it somewhere else. There is a very polarizing aspect of the wedding.

This is the last Hankook Ilbo.

For weddings, ultra-luxury is popular, but the fashion industry seems to be not. It is said that the YOLO era is over, and the 'YONO' fashion of buying only what is essential is rising. "You Only Need One" is abbreviated as the Yono phenomenon. Instead of pursuing fancy clothes, luxury goods, and flex, it has become a trend to decorate yourself based on basic items. Minimalism is the fashion trend this year. It is a simple style based on basic items, so it is also in contact with Yono. Yono also reminds me of "Mujil, Mujilbi." Analysts say that non-expenditure and non-consumption have become a saving consumption culture beyond simple trends.

I looked at the newspaper on the morning of October 17.

This has been the start briefing.