LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Harman International, a wholly owned automotive and audio subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., on Wednesday unveiled its new “automotive intelligence” technologies at CES 2025, aiming to deliver personalized in-cabin experiences through advanced intelligence and contextual awareness. “The automotive industry is rapidly transitioning to software-defined vehicles, with cars evolving [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The season’s coldest weather gripped the nation on Thursday with temperatures plunging below minus 10 C in Seoul and the northern regions. As of 8 a.m. the lowest temperature in Seoul was minus 10.2 C and the lowest apparent temperature minus 16.7 C, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Group on Thursday pledged to invest a record 24.3 trillion won (US$16.6 billion) in South Korea this year to bolster future competitiveness amid uncertain global business environments. The annual investment plan represents a more than 19 percent increase from last year’s domestic investment of 20.4 trillion won, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — A new study has revealed that individuals who have previously filed claims for private medical insurance not only visit hospitals more frequently but also spend more on outpatient care compared to those who haven’t filed claims. According to research published in the recent issue of the Korean Journal of Hospital [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s oceans ministry on Thursday announced a plan for the country to become the world’s top exporter of oysters by 2030, as part of efforts to diversify its trade portfolio. Under the vision, South Korea aims to export US$160 million worth of oysters in 2030, significantly up from [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The year 2024 was the warmest year in South Korea since modern record-keeping began 113 years ago, the state weather agency said Thursday, citing a surge in sea surface temperatures. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said the average annual temperature last year was 14.5 C, which is 2 C [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — CJ Foodville Corp., the restaurant arm of food and entertainment conglomerate CJ Group, said Thursday its bakery franchise Tous les Jours will open its first outlet in Malaysia in the first half of this year. CJ Foodville has signed a master franchise contract with local retailer Stream Empire Holdings [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The defending Korean Series champions Kia Tigers announced Thursday they have retained free agent Seo Geon-chang. The Tigers said Seo signed to a one-year deal, with a vesting option for a second season, meaning that it will become guaranteed if Seo reaches a performance incentive threshold this year. Seo [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — A former Marine Corps chief investigator was acquitted on Thursday of subordination charges in a military probe into a young conscript killed during flood-related rescue operations. A court martial in central Seoul delivered the ruling on Col. Park Jung-hun, who was accused of insubordination and defamation of his superior [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The Supreme Court on Thursday finalized a 17-year prison term for Jeong Myeong-seok, the leader of a controversial religious organization, the Jesus Morning Star (JMS), on charges of raping and sexually molesting his female followers. Jeong, 80, was indicted with physical detention on charges of raping or sexually assaulting [...]