Sharing Economy Grows in Korea

More and more, the sharing economy is becoming a significant part of our society.

People are sharing their goods with others who wish to use them for a certain time.

As a result, a larger number of people get to enjoy products and services while avoiding the burden of purchasing things outright.

Recently in Korea, the sharing economy concept has spread into new areas, such as education.

Smartphone apps are now being used to connect potential students to new knowledge.

Through the apps, professionals who specialize in a certain field offer lectures and lessons.

People interested in these fields can then sign up to take these lessons.

This system allows for more flexible relationships between the students and the teachers.

Many of the instructors have full-time jobs, but they schedule classes during their free time for fun and extra income.

Furthermore, the students are able to choose from a wide range of subjects, including business and marketing, cooking, sports, and hobbies.

 

@ Changing industries

 

The concept of sharing economy was first proposed in 2008 by Lawrence lessig, a professor at Harvard Law School.

Already, various industries have changed significantly due to this mode of consumption.

For example, car-sharing services affect how we use and purchase automobiles.

In many countries, homeowners rent out their living spaces to travelers after connecting through online platforms.

Experts say that as technological advancements are made, people will find more and more ways to share goods and services.

Therefore, other industries are likely to experience changes due to the sharing economy.

 

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• outright  ˈaʊtraɪt  완전한, 전면적인

• burden  ˈbɜːrdn  부담, 짐 /  (운반하기 힘든) 짐 (→beast of burden) /  부담[짐]을 지우다 (↔unburden)

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