Seoul residents aged 50 and above have significantly increased their spending over the past five years, while consumption among those in their 40s has remained flat or declined in many sectors, according to a recent study.

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SEOUL, Jan. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul residents aged 50 and above have significantly increased their spending over the past five years, …

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