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New Anti-Vaping Campaign Urges Teens: “Don’t Vape — Avoid a Life of Addiction”

New Anti-Vaping Campaign Urges Teens: “Don’t Vape — Avoid a Life of Addiction”

SEOUL, April 24, (Korea Bizwire) —South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare, together with the Korea Health Promotion Institute, unveiled the country’s first anti-smoking advertisement of 2025 on April 24, with a targeted campaign aimed at curbing electronic cigarette use among teenagers. The campaign, launched across YouTube, social media platforms, broadcast television, and in public

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South Korea’s Economy Shrinks Amid Political Turmoil and Trump Tariff Shock

South Korea’s Economy Shrinks Amid Political Turmoil and Trump Tariff Shock

SEOUL, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean economy posted negative growth for the first time in about a year in the first quarter of 2025, central bank data showed Thursday, amid a domestic political crisis and uncertainties stemming from the Donald Trump administration’s sweeping tariff scheme. The country’s real gross domestic product (GDP)

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Environmental Scholars and Activists Urge Ramsar Convention to Review Saemangeum Airport Project Over Wetland Threats

Environmental Scholars and Activists Urge Ramsar Convention to Review Saemangeum Airport Project Over Wetland Threats

JEONJU, South Korea, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) — A coalition of environmental organizations and international ecologists has formally petitioned the Ramsar Convention Secretariat to intervene in South Korea’s Saemangeum International Airport project, warning that it poses an existential threat to two ecologically vital tidal flats along a key migratory bird route. On April 23, 2025, the

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Anyang Expands AI Gender Recognition CCTV to Combat Sexual Crimes in Public Restrooms

Anyang Expands AI Gender Recognition CCTV to Combat Sexual Crimes in Public Restrooms

ANYANG, South Korea, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In a proactive move to enhance public safety, the city of Anyang in Gyeonggi Province announced on April 23, 2025, that it will install AI-powered gender recognition CCTV systems at 28 additional women’s public restrooms this year. The initiative is part of a broader effort to deter

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LG Electronics Delays India IPO Amid Global Market Volatility

LG Electronics Delays India IPO Amid Global Market Volatility

SEOUL, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics is taking a cautious approach to the initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian subsidiary, pushing back earlier expectations of a May 2025 listing in light of ongoing global market instability. According to industry sources on April 23, LG Electronics recently completed a revised version of its Updated

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South Korea to Establish Carbon-Capturing Blue Hydrogen Plant in Taean as Coal Power Phase-Out Begins

South Korea to Establish Carbon-Capturing Blue Hydrogen Plant in Taean as Coal Power Phase-Out Begins

TEAAN, South Korea, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea embarks on the phase-out of coal-fired power generation, a major blue hydrogen production facility is set to be built in Taean, South Chungcheong Province, signaling a pivotal shift toward clean energy and carbon neutrality. On April 23, 2025, South Chungcheong Province, Taean County, Korea

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No Days Off: Franchise Workers Face Grueling Hours Ahead of May Holiday Rush

No Days Off: Franchise Workers Face Grueling Hours Ahead of May Holiday Rush

SEOUL, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) —  As anticipation builds for South Korea’s May “golden holiday,” new data reveals a stark reality for many franchise workers: more than 60% of franchise outlets nationwide operate without a single regular day off. According to figures released on April 23, 2025, by Statistics Korea through the national statistics portal (KOSIS),

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