SINGAPORE, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) is proud to announce the appointment of Celine Du as Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer effective 1 November 2025.

A seasoned commercial strategist with over three decades of experience across some of the world’s most prestigious luxury hotel brands, Celine brings deep expertise in driving revenue growth, strengthening brand equity, and building high-performing teams.

In her new role, Celine will oversee PPHG’s commercial strategy and performance across both corporate and property levels across its portfolio of Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL brands to maximise revenue generation and growth. In addition, she will drive channel management, loyalty, and global partnerships to enhance the Group’s commercial reach and customer engagement.

Mr Choe Peng Sum, CEO of PPHG, said: “Celine is an exceptional leader with a proven track record in shaping innovative, data-driven commercial strategies that have consistently delivered strong results. Her ability to unite global teams behind a shared vision of performance and innovation will be instrumental as PPHG expands its international footprint and strengthens its brand presence worldwide. Celine will be developing and mentoring our global teams within a culture of performance, collaboration and innovation, which is pivotal to the Group’s focus on talent management and development.”

Celine’s appointment comes at a transformative time for PPHG, following the recent rebranding of its three core brands, Pan Pacific, PARKROYAL COLLECTION and PARKROYAL, and a renewed focus on integrated commercial excellence. She will play a key role in advancing the Group’s global brand positioning and customer engagement strategies, ensuring that each brand continues to resonate with today’s discerning travellers.

“I am honoured to join Pan Pacific Hotels Group at such an exciting stage in its growth journey. The Group’s strong brand heritage and its commitment to innovation and genuine hospitality present immense opportunities to elevate our commercial and marketing strategies globally. I look forward to partnering with our talented teams across regions to drive performance, deepen guest loyalty, and strengthen our presence in key markets,” said Celine.

Prior to joining PPHG, Celine held senior leadership roles at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, where she led global commercial and marketing initiatives that elevated brand presence, strengthened market share, and delivered sustainable revenue growth across China and key international markets.

About Pan Pacific Hotels Group 

Pan Pacific Hotels Group is a global hospitality company that owns and manages over 50 hotels, resorts, and serviced suites comprising three brands – “Pan Pacific”, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, and PARKROYAL in more than 30 cities across Asia Pacific, North America, Africa and Europe. Headquartered in Singapore, it is a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group Limited.

Pan Pacific Hotels and Resorts delivers sincere and graceful service to every guest with a passion for excellence.

PARKROYAL COLLECTION Hotels & Resorts is driven by our passion for life and sustainability. 

PARKROYAL Hotels & Resorts is distinguished by its passion for people and places, immersing every guest into local and authentic cultures.

Visit www.panpacific.com.

Pan Pacific Discovery

Pan Pacific DISCOVERY is a loyalty programme designed to enhance every guest experience. Members can savour the benefits of DISCOVERY Dollars (D$), a user-friendly digital rewards currency, granting exclusive discounts on room rates, dining experiences, and more. With each tier progression, members elevate their status to unlock enhanced privileges and the opportunity to earn and spend D$ on premium hotel amenities and experiences, including Pan Pacific Hotels Group-owned dining outlets worldwide. Pan Pacific DISCOVERY is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels with 40 brands and over 800 hotels around the world. To become a member, visit panpacific.com. 

2025 Chinese Insurance Agency 500 Summit & Awards Ceremony Concludes with Resounding Success

BANGKOK, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 Chinese Insurance Agency 500 (CIA500) Summit & Awards Ceremony, a premier gathering for insurance leadership, was held from November 12th to 14th in Bangkok, Thailand. The vibrant and culturally rich city provided an inspiring setting for this highly anticipated event, which brought together approximately 500 senior executives and distinguished team leaders from leading global financial insurance institutions. Participants engaged in dynamic exchanges of leadership philosophies and management insights, collectively exploring future industry trends and reaffirming their commitment to fostering sustainable growth and the robust development of the global financial insurance sector.

The core theme of this year’s Summit, “Solid Foundation Building Is The Key.” underscored a critical success principle. “A Solid Foundation” signifies a steadfast commitment to long-term development within the insurance profession. It embodies the principle that a team’s enduring success must be built upon stable fundamentals, including cultivating comprehensive partner capabilities, establishing robust team systems, and accumulating valuable client resources. “Strategic Foresight” complements this by emphasizing the relentless pursuit of professional excellence, continuous enhancement of service quality, and the drive to innovate and adapt within a stable framework.

In his opening address, Mr. Liang Tien Lung, Founding Chairman of the CIA500 Summit, articulated a central leadership tenet: “The clearer one’s vision of the future and the greater one’s ability to begin with the end in mind, the more paramount a solid foundation becomes.” He emphasized that exceptional foresight, coupled with continuously refined strategic thinking and conduct, is essential for leaders to steer their teams to lasting success.

Echoing this sentiment, the first keynote speaker, Chairman Mr. Tan Kar Hor, addressed a common leadership challenge. He noted that while the importance of a “solid foundation” is widely acknowledged, systematic implementation methods are often lacking. To bridge this gap, he introduced a comprehensive framework of 32 self-assessment indicators, designed to empower team leaders to holistically evaluate their leadership efficacy and team operational effectiveness.

203 Outstanding Insurance Leaders Receive World-Class Accolades
Since its inception in 2016, the CIA500 honor has been synonymous with world-class excellence, rigorously evaluated against three key performance indicators: Unit Headcount, Elite Members Ratio, and 13-Month Policy Persistency Rate. This benchmark recognizes outstanding insurance teams globally, establishing a prestigious hall of fame and setting performance paradigms for the world’s financial insurance industry.

In 2025, 203 team leaders were conferred with CIA500 honors, resulting in 229 awards presented. This included 189 Laurel Crown awards and 40 Imperial Crown awards. A notable 26 team leaders achieved the distinguished status of CIA500 Dual Crown Honorees, setting benchmarks through exemplary performance and unwavering conviction. Furthermore, 16 team leaders set a new world record by receiving CIA500 honors for nine consecutive years, a testament to their sustained excellence and industry leadership.

During the Awards Ceremony, Vice Chairman Mr. Huang Chun Wen commended the honorees, stating that CIA500 award-winning leaders possess exceptional strategic vision and extraordinary leadership capabilities. He noted that their teams demonstrate not only superior professionalism and quality but also the decisive action and execution prowess characteristic of world-class teams, truly serving as exemplary models for the industry. While extending his congratulations, Vice Chairman Huang also expressed profound gratitude to the awardees for their outstanding and sustained contributions to the global financial insurance industry, driven by their remarkable capability and perseverance.

Collaborative Growth and Shared Excellence: CIA500 World Academy Fosters Leadership Development
Guided by its mission, “We Glorify, Develop, and Excel Together,” the CIA500 also launched the “CIA500 World Academy.” This pioneering platform invites CIA500 award-winning members to serve as mentors, facilitating the cross-border sharing of invaluable team management experience and wisdom. The initiative aims to foster a collaborative environment where team leaders can support one another, engage in mutual learning, and progress together. The event concluded with attendees eagerly anticipating their next gathering at the 2026 CIA500 Summit in Shanghai, China.

E-commerce new geography penetration fuels business momentum

Double-digit operating margin on an FX-neutral basis and strong seasonality reinforce the optimistic outlook and year-end ramp-up

Highlights and achievements of Q3 FY25

• Record revenue of JPY 11.4 billion, up 26% YoY (JPY 11.6 billion, up 28% YoY on an FX-neutral basis)
• Record gross profit of JPY 6.2 billion, up 26% YoY, with a high level gross margin at 54.1% and is expected to continue the upward trajectory through year-end
• Profitability notably improved, operating income hit a record JPY 1.03 billion, up 31% YoY, marking the first time over JPY 1.0 billion, with a record operating margin of 9% (JPY 1.25 billion, up 58% YoY with 10.8% operating margin on an FX-neutral basis)
• Business momentum remains strong, coupled with seasonal e-commerce expansion, NEA achieved a 25% YoY increase and the US & EMEA delivered a 38% YoY revenue growth, both on an FX-neutral basis
• Sustained profitable growth is expected to further toward year-end, driven by a strategic focus on e-commerce, enhanced operating leverage with seasonal factors and sustained disciplined cost management, including ongoing AI-powered operational optimizations across all business units

Peak profitability signals the optimistic trajectory through year-end

TAIPEI, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Appier Group Inc. (TSE: 4180) today announced its earnings results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025. Building on a strong second quarter, the company reports peak revenue and profitability, with record-high revenue of JPY 11.4 billion, marking resilient 26% YoY growth (JPY 11.6 billion, up 28% YoY on an FX-neutral basis), driven by sustained organic business momentum and robust, broad-based regional customer demand.

Gross profit reached a historical high of JPY 6.2 billion, up 26% YoY, while the gross margin remained high at 54.1%. This performance demonstrates Appier’s sharp focus on high-value segments and robust technological advancement, leading to optimistic margin expansion going forward.

Propelled by record-high gross profit, the company achieved its highest-ever operating profit, exceeding JPY 1 billion for the first time, reaching JPY 1.25 billion, up 58% YoY with double-digit operating margin growth of 10.8% on an FX-neutral basis. Profitable growth is expected to continue through year-end, driven by robust seasonality and ongoing AI-powered operational optimizations across all business units, including AdCreative.ai. Core free cash flow delivered sustained positive results, underpinned by efficient cash management.

Robust contributions by key regions fueled by substantial e-commerce expansion

Appier’s global expansion demonstrated strong momentum this quarter. Northeast Asia (NEA) achieved 25% YoY revenue growth (FX-neutral), driven by deeper penetration among existing customers and solid traction with top e-commerce customers from Japan, who capitalized on seasonal demand. The US and EMEA regions delivered 38% YoY revenue growth (FX-neutral), fueled by strategic vertical expansion. Future contributions from newly acquired large-scale e-commerce customers diversify revenue streams, thereby fostering sustainable growth momentum. 

Revenue contributions remained consistent, with 56% incremental revenue from existing clients—deepening penetration in NEA e-commerce key accounts and reaching seasonal highs; and 44% from new customers, driven by strategic vertical diversification aligned with rising e-commerce penetration in NEA, US & EMEA. The client base grew steadily by 13% YoY, primarily driven by key e-commerce customers from the US & EMEA. LTM Net Revenue Retention (NRR) remained strong at 119.6% and quarterly ARPC increased 10% YoY (FX-neutral), fueled by strategic expansion among existing and larger enterprise customers.

Agentic AI empowers dual success of customer ROI and profitable growth

Leveraging Appier’s core AI stack, Agentic AI serves as a catalyst for accelerated and sustainable growth. On the customer front, diverse AI Agents collaborate seamlessly to deliver predictable ROI. Internally, these AI-powered Agents significantly enhance efficiency across operations—including S&M, R&D, and customer support—unlocking greater operating leverage as the business scales.

“For the past 13 years, we have been innovating at the cutting edge of intelligent and agentic software, driven by our vision of making AI easy by making software intelligent,” said Chih-Han Yu, CEO and co-founder of Appier. “We firmly believe that the convergence of agentic functionalities and interfaces—equipped with intelligence, memory, and autonomy—will fundamentally transform the current software paradigm and elevate all software applications to their next phase of evolution.”

Strong, optimistic customer adoption follows Agentic AI global launch

In addition to operational excellence, the company is achieving success in its strategic technology initiatives. The global launch of Agentic AI has been met with strong, optimistic customer adoption, indicating high demand and market readiness for advanced AI solutions. This rapid uptake is driven by the platform’s differentiated value, which leverages Appier’s decade-plus of accumulated AI and multi-market know-how.

By leveraging their capability to intelligently utilize customer data to propel optimal campaign deployment strategies and incorporating robust guardrails to prevent hallucinations and ensure data security, the Agentic AI models are committed to trustworthy and precise execution in commercial environments. This immediate success is driving early revenue and validating Appier’s investment in next-generation AI, further cementing its position as a technological leader.

About Appier

Appier (TSE: 4180) is an AI-native SaaS company that empowers business decision-making with cutting-edge AdTech and MarTech solutions. Founded in 2012 with the vision of “Making AI Easy by making software intelligent,” Appier endeavors to help businesses turn AI into ROI with its Ad Cloud, Personalization Cloud, and Data Cloud solutions. Now Appier has 17 offices across APAC, the US and EMEA, and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Visit www.appier.com for more company information, and visit ir.appier.com/en/ for more IR information.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Strutt, the ambitious young startup redefining personal mobility, hosted Strutt Day – an exclusive technology showcase where press and key partners heard the founding story, explored the technology behind the company’s breakthroughs, and experienced the first hands-on demo of the STRUTT ev¹. The event marks a pivotal milestone for the company, giving industry voices a tangible preview ahead of the product’s official unveiling at CES 2026.

Strutt Day was designed to showcase not just the technology but the people and vision behind the brand. Attendees had the opportunity to meet Tony Hong, Founder & CEO, who shared Strutt’s origin story and the mission to create personal mobility solutions that are intuitive, safe, and human-centered. Barney Mason, Head of Design, presented the company’s design philosophy, emphasizing “Quiet Empowerment”- creating technology that disappears into daily life while giving users confidence, independence, and joy.

“We started Strutt because we saw a gap between incredible technology and the real problems people face every day,” said Tony Hong, Founder & CEO. “Strutt Day isn’t just about our product; it’s about showing the world how thoughtful design and intelligent technologies can transform lives.”

The STRUTT ev¹ is a smart personal vehicle built around two core innovations:

• evSense system: a 360° sensing and decision-making system combining LiDAR, cameras, ultrasonic, and ToF sensors for safe, real-world navigation.
• Quad-Drive System: a four-wheel active drive architecture designed for smooth, controlled movement across indoor and outdoor spaces.

Attendees experienced the ev¹ firsthand, testing its capabilities in real-world scenarios and seeing how it addresses key challenges in personal mobility: complexity, stigma, and outdated technology. The vehicle’s development was guided by extensive user research, ensuring that every design choice – from armrest adjustability to joystick placement – supports independence, confidence, and dignity.

“We’ve spent years understanding the lived experiences of mobility users,” said Barney Mason, Head of Design. “Every detail of the ev¹, from chassis to interface, is shaped by people, not just technology. Our goal is to make movement feel natural, empowering, and joyful.”

Strutt Day also celebrated early industry recognition. The ev¹ has already earned the only 2025 Red Dot: Luminary for design excellence, and received the 2026 CES Best of Innovation award for Vehicle Technology & Advanced Mobility category.

As a pre-launch milestone, Strutt Day demonstrates the company’s ability to blend cutting-edge robotics with human-centered design, creating products that solve real problems while preparing the brand for its CES 2026 debut. The event underscores Strutt’s growing role in the mobility market and sets the stage for a high-profile introduction of the ev¹ to a global audience.

“Personal mobility isn’t just about transportation; it’s about confidence, independence, and joy,” added Tony Hong. “Strutt Day gives the world a glimpse of the future we’re building, one that will officially arrive at CES 2026.”

About Strutt Inc.

Incorporated in Singapore, Strutt is a leading mobility technology company bringing together world-leading experts in advanced sensing, autonomous robotics, and intelligent product design. Backed by renowned investors including Matter Venture Partners and Vertex Ventures, Strutt combines people-centered research with innovative R&D-manufacturing methodologies to create the smartest, safest, and most user-friendly personal mobility solutions.

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YIWU, China, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hero Time is proud to announce the appointment of Moris Lubin as the new Production Manager at its Yiwu facility for the manufacturing of board games and card games, marking a major milestone in the company’s ongoing mission to deliver industry-leading quality, communications and service to international customers.

Lubin brings a wealth of cross-cultural experience to Hero Time, with an extensive background in manufacturing leadership and management as a member of organizations supplying top toy brands such as Otto Simon, Intertoys, Toychamp and Xenos.

Board game manufacturing is uniquely complex, with each title a completely new product with different components, materials, and assembly challenges. To manage that complexity, Hero Time follows a four-pillar philosophy of System, Communication, Standard Procedures, and Personal Care.

Lubin’s appointment bridges the gap between Western expectations and Chinese production standards, allowing Hero Time to offer enhanced communication, quality assurance and game manufacturing efficiency.

“This is a key step in reinforcing Hero Time’s commitment to precision and transparency,” said Hersh Glueck, Founder and CEO of Hero Time. “By integrating global management practices with our experienced production team in Yiwu, we’re elevating both our product quality and our customer experience to a new level.”

For customers, Moris Lubin will focus on creating a more transparent and report-based work environment, improved coordination between project managers and the manufacturing floor, and achieve greater quality and overall game publishers satisfaction, including in consistency between prototypes and full-scale production games.

The addition of Lubin reflects Hero Time’s dedication to empowering game creators worldwide to easily create new titles and grow as publishers with a suite of game manufacturing, logistics and finance services.

For more information about HeroTime’s manufacturing process and services for tabletop game publishers, contact the Hero Time team online to discuss your board or card game project.

About Hero Time

Founded in 2019, Hero Time is the first board game and card game manufacturer that is a fully foreign-owned enterprise in China. The company is dedicated to helping game publishers grow via transparent, results-driven manufacturing partnerships.

• Kia holds ceremony for completion of Hwaseong EVO Plant East and groundbreaking for EVO Plant West at AutoLand Hwaseong
• Customized vehicle production and eco-friendly technologies adopted, to establish Hyundai Motor Group’s first PBV production hub
• Kia to invest KRW 4 trillion in approximately 297,000 square-meter site to secure combined annual production capacity of 250,000 PBV units
• 100,000 PV5 units to be annually produced at EVO Plant East, and 150,000 PV7 and other PBV units at EVO Plant West
• Kia to establish centralized production base in Korea to support global expansion of its PBV business 
• Launch of PBV Conversion Center for co-development of specialized PBV models with strategic partners, fostering a collaborative PBV ecosystem

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kia Corporation today celebrated the completion of its dedicated Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) facility, the Hwaseong EVO Plant East and the breaking of ground for the EVO Plant West, a large-scale PBV production facility in Korea.

The ceremony was held at Kia’s AutoLand Hwaseong plant, located in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. The event was attended by around 200 guests, including Min-seok Kim, Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea; Shinhak Moon, Vice Minister of Trade Industry and Resources (MOTIR) of the Republic of Korea; Dong Yeon Kim, Governor of Gyeonggi Province; Myeong-geun Jeong, Mayor of Hwaseong Special City, and local National Assembly members.

From Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) key executives in attendance included Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group; Ho Sung Song, Kia President and Global CEO; Sung Kim, President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group Strategic Planning Division; and Chang Song, President and Head of Hyundai Motor Group Advanced Vehicle Planning (AVP) Division.  

To support construction of the PBV-dedicated facilities – including the newly completed EVO Plant East and the EVO Plant West, scheduled for operation in 2027 – Kia has secured a site of 296,882 square meters and is investing approximately KRW 4 trillion in infrastructure and research and development.

Leveraging a combined annual capacity of 250,000 units, Kia plans to position the Hwaseong EVO Plant (East and West) as a future strategic hub to drive the global expansion of the company’s PBV business.

Min-seok Kim, Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea, said in his congratulatory remarks, “I am delighted to take part in the completion ceremony for Kia’s Hwaseong EVO Plant East and the groundbreaking ceremony for EVO Plant West. We will usher in a new era of innovation in future mobility together with the automotive industry, embracing new challenges including electrification, autonomous driving, and AI.”

Ho Sung Song, Kia President and Global CEO said, “Kia is leveraging the electrification of light commercial vehicles as a key opportunity to position PBVs as a core future business. As we continue our journey toward sustainable future mobility, Kia remains committed to becoming a trusted partner in building a better future for Korea — and for humanity as a whole.”

For more information, visit the Kia Global Media Center at www.kianewscenter.com

 

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Ministry of Data and Statistics, led by Minister Ahn Hyung Jun, announced that the 2025 Population and Housing Census, marking its 100th anniversary this year, is now underway. Minister Ahn stated that the survey will carry forward a century of statistical tradition and serve as a vital foundation for shaping future national policies. He also encouraged foreign residents living in Korea to actively participate.

[Question 1] The Population and Housing Census is currently in full swing. What is the significance of this census, notably as it marks 100 years?

• Korea’s first modern census covering the entire population for statistical purposes was the ‘Simplified National Census’ conducted in 1925.
• Over 100 years, the census has achieved the following:
  • It has provided a foundation of essential data for countless policies related to population, housing, education, and welfare throughout Korea’s journey—from overcoming the scars of liberation and war in the 1950s, through economic development plans in the 1960s and 1970s, to Korea’s emergence as an advanced nation from the 1980s and 1990s onward.
• Korea’s statistical capabilities have grown significantly alongside national development.
  • Our statistical methods are now internationally recognized, and many countries seek to learn from our techniques.
    • There is particular interest in our register-based census methodology utilizing diverse administrative data, the electronic survey systems introduced for field surveys (mobile, PC, telephone, tablet, etc.), and digital map construction techniques.
• These achievements belong not only to the Ministry of Data and Statistics but are the result of collaboration with citizens who have faithfully participated in the census over the past 100 years.

[Question 2] What new items have been included in this census?

• (Number of items) The 2025 Population and Housing Census includes a total of 55 items (same as the previous cycle).
  • Of these, 13 items are obtained through administrative data, while 42 items are collected through direct survey.
• (New items) This census was designed to comprehensively and accurately measure diverse social and economic changes, with seven new items compared to the previous cycle:
  • “Family care time” and “Marriage plans/intentions” reflecting policy needs related to low birth rates and aging populations
  • “Languages used at home” and “Korean language proficiency” for multicultural households and foreign residents
  • “Rental provider” to understand the status of households living in rental housing
  • “Religion,” which is surveyed on a 10-year cycle, and “Bicycle ownership,” reflecting policy needs of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety
• Additionally, we have added the category “Unmarried cohabitation (partners living together, etc.)” to the question on “Relationship to household head” to measure changes in our society’s perceptions of marriage and cohabitation.
  • This will enable us to identify increasingly diverse household types and provide foundational data needed for related policy formulation and analysis.

[Question 3] With foreign residents from various countries living in Korea, how are you surveying foreign residents?

• (Language) With the foreign resident population continuing to grow*, foreign residents in sample enumeration districts can participate through internet surveys (mobile, PC), telephone, and in-person interviews.

  * Number of foreign residents (percentage of total population): 2010: 590,000 (1.2%) → 2015: 1.36 million (2.7%) → 2020: 1.7 million (3.3%) → 2024: 2.04 million (3.9%)

  • To accommodate respondents from diverse nationalities, we have expanded the number of foreign language questionnaires from 10 to 20*.

    * Selected based on the top 20 languages used by foreign residents as of 2023: English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Indonesian, Thai, Mongolian, Japanese, Cambodian (Khmer), Nepali, Uzbek, Kazakh, Burmese, Sri Lankan (Sinhala), Bangladeshi (Bengali), Pakistani (Urdu), Kyrgyz, Malay, Ukrainian, and Lao

  • The call center has deployed dedicated foreign language consultants (English, Chinese, Vietnamese*) to facilitate telephone survey participation and address inquiries.

    * (2020) English and Chinese consultants → (2025) English, Chinese + Vietnamese (added)

    < 2025 Population and Housing Census Call Center Foreign Language Operations>

    • Operating period: Weekdays 09:00 – 18:00, October 17 – November 18, 2025
    • Phone: (English) +82-70-7773-0985, (Chinese) +82-70-7773-0986, (Vietnamese) +82-70-7773-0987
• (Method) Statistical enumerators equipped with tablet PCs are currently visiting sample households that have not yet completed the survey (internet and telephone survey participation is also available).
  • When an enumerator visits, foreign respondents should first verify the enumerator’s identity by checking the multilingual statistical survey worker ID card issued by the local government and the Ministry of Data and Statistics (formerly Statistics Korea) displayed on the tablet PC.
  • The tablet PC contains survey information in 20 languages, allowing respondents to understand the purpose of the enumerator’s visit and the census itself.
    • A translation app installed on the device also enables basic communication with the enumerator.
  • If you are proficient in Korean, you may respond directly to the enumerator’s questions. If you prefer to complete a paper questionnaire in one of the 20 available foreign languages, request one from the enumerator.
• We have also established a cooperative framework with the Ministry of Justice’s Foreigner Contact Center (1345), which many foreign residents contact, to ensure smooth guidance on census inquiries.

[Question 4] Are only foreign residents with legal status subject to the census? Some foreign residents, depending on their circumstances, may worry that their responses will be shared with the Ministry of Justice or other government agencies…

• All Korean and foreign residents and dwelling units within the 20% sample enumeration districts are subject to the census.
  • Foreign residents in sample enumeration districts are included in the census regardless of legal status if they have stayed or plan to stay for three months or more.
  • The census doesn’t ask about legal status, so there’s no way to identify undocumented residents. You can respond without concern.
  • Active participation by foreign residents in Korea also contributes to the development of various welfare policies for foreign residents.
• Under Article 33 of the Statistics Act, all information you provide is strictly protected and cannot be used for any purpose other than statistical compilation. Violations of this law are subject to penalties under the Statistics Act.

[Question 5] When will the results of this census be released, and how will they be used?

• (Release) The data from this census will undergo processing and is scheduled to be released at the end of November 2026.
• (Use) The results of the Population and Housing Census are widely used as foundational data for various national policy formulation and evaluation, academic research, and business management.
  • As a survey that provides statistics at the eup, myeon, and dong (township and neighborhood) levels, this data is essential for local policy formulation and regional development.
  • Census results are also made publicly available* for use by government agencies, the private sector, and the general public.

    * Provided through the Korean Statistical Information Service (KOSIS) and Microdata Integrated Service (MDIS)

[Question 6] Is there a final message you would like to convey to readers?

• The successful implementation of the Population and Housing Census depends on active participation and accurate responses from those selected for the survey.
  • The Ministry of Data and Statistics will do its utmost to ensure that the results of the Population and Housing Census translate into policies that benefit both Korean and foreign residents alike.
  • We ask for your active cooperation and continued interest in the 2025 Population and Housing Census, which marks 100 years of census-taking.