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World Cat Day Celebrated Globally with Focus on Cat Welfare and Adoption

SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — August 8 marks World Cat Day, a global observance established by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) in 2002 to improve awareness about cats and acknowledge their value alongside humans. The day promotes the importance of protecting and caring for cats, with an emphasis on adoption, particularly of

August 8, 2025 | Animals & Pets, Lifestyle, Top News | 0 Comments

Survey Reveals Challenges for Disabled People Using Self-Service Kiosks in South Korea

SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey has highlighted significant challenges disabled individuals face when using self-service kiosks in South Korea, with many preferring to order through human assistance rather than automated systems. The findings, released by the Ministry of Health and Welfare on August 8, were part of a study assessing the

August 8, 2025 | Culture & Society, Human Rights, Lifestyle Statistics, Statistics, Survey & Research, Top News | 0 Comments

South Korea Intensifies Efforts to Protect Foreign Workers’ Rights Amid Growing Violations

SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — In response to a series of human rights violations involving foreign workers, South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor has announced intensified labor monitoring and a focused reporting campaign. From August 11 to 29, the ministry will operate a special period for reporting labor rights abuses affecting foreign workers, particularly

August 8, 2025 | Human Rights, Labour Issues, Policies and Regulation, Top News | 0 Comments

Twin Eurasian Otters Born at Seoul Children’s Grand Park, Marking Conservation Milestone

SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Facilities Corporation announced on August 8 that twin Eurasian otters were born at the Children’s Grand Park Zoo in Gwangjin-gu on June 24. The birth is a significant event for conservation efforts, as the Eurasian otter was designated a natural monument in South Korea in 1982 and is classified

August 8, 2025 | Animals & Pets, Lifestyle, Top News | 0 Comments

“Gwangbokjeol Bread” Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Korea’s Liberation with Re-release and Patriotic Marketing

SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — The “Gwangbokjeol Bread,” a collaboration between Korea Minting, Security Printing & Coinage Corporation (KOMSCO) and Seongshimdang Bakery, has been re-released after achieving impressive sales of 100 million KRW (approx. $75,000) within just two weeks of its initial launch. The two companies teamed up to mark the 80th anniversary of Korea’s

August 8, 2025 | Culture & Society, History of Korea, Lifestyle, New Product and Service, Top News | 0 Comments

Brisbane’s CityCat Offers Lessons for Seoul’s Upcoming Han River Ferry Service

BRISBANE, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – On a brisk Monday morning at Brisbane’s Riverside terminal, a sleek CityCat ferry glides into the dock. As the vessel secures to the pier, office workers in suits disembark with the efficiency of a well-rehearsed routine. The scene reflects a transportation model that has become both a practical commuter service

August 8, 2025 | Lifestyle, Mass Transit & Others, Mobility, Top News, Travel & Leisure | 0 Comments

Nearly Half of Young Workers Would Change Jobs for Higher Pay, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of young South Korean professionals say they are willing to change jobs solely for a salary increase, underscoring rising dissatisfaction with pay across age groups. According to a new survey released Thursday by job portal JobKorea, 43.1% of workers in their 20s said they would switch

August 8, 2025 | Business, Consumer Insights & Behavior, Culture & Society, Labour Issues, Statistics, Survey & Research, Top News | 0 Comments