What’s in a name? For South Koreans, a chance at a better life

[By Hyojin Kim, KOREAPRO] (전략) According to a poll conducted by Hankook Research, the name change trend shows no signs of slowing down. Among the poll’s 1,000 respondents, 7% reported having already changed their names at least once, while another 10% expressed a willingness to do so in the future. 

The interest in name changes is particularly pronounced among those in their 30s and 40s, with 16% and 13% of respondents in these age groups, respectively, considering a name change. Kim of Dongguk University attributed this to the heightened competition and economic instability faced by people in this age bracket. (후략) 

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