Time now for our "Life & Info" segment,... where we focus on information useful for your everyday life. <br />Today we are going to talk about the 'gig economy' in South Korea...and how we can all get involved to make a little extra cash.<br />Our Ko Roon-hee is in the studio with us for more. <br />Roon-hee, start off by telling what the 'gig economy' is. <br />Yes Mark. <br />'Gig economy' generally refers to a labor market where temporary positions are common...as opposed to permanent jobs. <br />So it's different from traditional economy...where many full-time workers want careers that spread across their whole working life.<br />An American management consulting firm provided a more precise definition.<br />McKinsey & Company defined the 'gig economy' as a contingent work that is transacted on a digital marketplace. <br />This excludes ongoing part-time employment and freelance work that is not contracted on an online talent platform. <br />By digital marketplace, it includes mobile applications like Uber.<br />So, if you have worked as a driver in a ride-sharing service or as a host in Airbnb, you are part of the gig economy. <br />Ok, now we have a clearer sense of what it is...but how does it apply here in South Korea? <br />Most of us have heard of Uber and Airbnb, but can you give us some local examples?<br />Sure. there are many digital marketplaces that offer the 'gig economy experience.' <br />Today I want to introduce some popular ones in Korea where people can share their talents. <br />First is an activity platform service called 'Frip'.<br />If you sign into the 'Frip' application, you can meet diverse so-called 'hosts' providing lessons.<br />I actually use this app quite often, and it varies from sports, culture, travel, cooking and more.<br />So for instance, if you are a talented photographer, you can advertise yourself and your career...and people can pay and sign up for some classes or tips from you.<br />I actually met someone who is a popular host on the Frip platform. <br />He holds wine classes after work...by using his experience in the field.<br />Let's take a look.<br />Lee Do-kyung works in the finance industry...and after he gets off work, he holds wine classes. <br />His classes deal with the history and basics of wine...and of course, tasting it with delicious food.<br />Lee uses the 'Frip' application to advertise his classes.<br />When I visited his class, about 15 students were there on a weekday at around 7:30 P.M., when most Korean workers get off work. <br />He told me why he's been doing this for a while.<br />"When I come here, I feel recharged and relaxed because the attendees pay attention to my classes. I learned about wine in France, and I want to inform people who have an interest in wine."<br />That class looks very interesting, indeed. I'm more of a white wine drinker myself, especially Chardonnay. <br />So besides wine, I hear 'fashion' is another popular lesson... not that surprising in such a fashion-mad country...<br />Yes, you are right. <br />Another example of people 'selling' their talent is in the fashion field.<br />I met someone as well...and experi
