Koreabizwire | Be Korea-savvy

Headlines Today’s Top News

KOSPI Breaks 4,300 for First Time on Semiconductor Surge

KOSPI Breaks 4,300 for First Time on Semiconductor Surge

SEOUL,  Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean stocks climbed to a record close Friday, propelled by heavy buying in large semiconductor names as investors doubled down on bets that artificial intelligence–driven growth will continue to bolster the country’s export engine. The won weakened against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index jumped

| , , , | 0 Comments
Corporate Leaders Turn to AI to Navigate an Uncertain Year

Corporate Leaders Turn to AI to Navigate an Uncertain Year

SEOUL,  Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s leading conglomerates are entering the new year with a common message: artificial intelligence will be central to navigating an increasingly uncertain global business environment, even as companies double down on core technologies, safety and organizational reform. In New Year’s messages released this week, chairmen of the country’s largest

| , | 0 Comments
Pope Commends Seongsimdang’s ‘Economy for All’ Model at 70-Year Milestone

Pope Commends Seongsimdang’s ‘Economy for All’ Model at 70-Year Milestone

SEOUL & DAEJEON,  Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Pope Leo XIV has sent a rare message of congratulations to Seongsimdang (or Sungsimdang), a beloved bakery in the central city of Daejeon, praising its seven decades of business rooted in social solidarity and care for the poor. According to local reports, the message was delivered through Cardinal

| , | 0 Comments
Fictional K-Pop Idols From ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Outshine Real Stars Online

Fictional K-Pop Idols From ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Outshine Real Stars Online

SEOUL,  Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Characters from the animated film K‑Pop Demon Hunters are drawing online attention that rivals — and in some cases surpasses — that of real-world global pop stars, underscoring the growing power of virtual idols in the social media age. According to an analysis cited by The Guardian, data from marketing

| , , , , | 0 Comments
Samsung’s New Freestyle+ Brings AI to Portable Projection

Samsung’s New Freestyle+ Brings AI to Portable Projection

SEOUL,  Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics is set to unveil a new AI-powered portable projector ahead of the opening of CES 2026, underscoring its push to embed artificial intelligence more deeply into consumer devices. The company said Friday that it will introduce the updated “The Freestyle+” at its annual “The First Look” event on

| , | 0 Comments
Fake Ads Flourish Online as AI Outpaces Regulators

Fake Ads Flourish Online as AI Outpaces Regulators

SEOUL,  Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Deceptive and exaggerated online advertising is proliferating in South Korea, fueled by weak pre-screening rules, limited enforcement capacity and the rapid spread of artificial intelligence tools that make fake claims harder to detect, according to government officials and regulators. Across platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, consumers are increasingly

| , , | 0 Comments
Exercise for 150 Minutes a Week May Significantly Reduce Depression Risk

Exercise for 150 Minutes a Week May Significantly Reduce Depression Risk

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Regular physical activity sustained over time can significantly reduce the risk of depressive symptoms, according to a large-scale Korean study that underscores the mental health benefits of even moderate exercise. Researchers at the National Institute of Health, under the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, analyzed data from 19,112 adults

| , , | 0 Comments

Editor’s Picks

Mocking Poverty for Likes? Korea Debates a Viral Meme Trend

Mocking Poverty for Likes? Korea Debates a Viral Meme Trend

Insight Policies & Impact

Lifestyle Life & Entertainment

Technology What’s Trending

Korea Today Photo Stream

Business Business & Industry

Marketplace News Release