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FloQast Partners with CFGI to Drive Financial Transformation and Accounting Excellence in APAC

Partnership will enhance financial Close, compliance, and internal controls for more efficient finance and accounting functions SYDNEY, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – FloQast, an Accounting Transformation Platform created by accountants for accountants, announced today a strategic consulting partnership in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region with CFGI, a global leader in advisory, and consulting services. CFGI supports [...]

20 Years Strong: RIB CostX Marks Two Decades of Revolutionizing the Construction Industry

RIB Software, a global leader in construction software solutions, this year celebrates 20 years of its award-winning all-in-one takeoff, estimating, and reporting software, RIB CostX. BRISBANE, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – RIB Software, a global leader in construction software solutions, this year celebrates 20 years of its award-winning all-in-one takeoff, estimating, and reporting software, RIB CostX. [...]

Buddhist Temple Holds Unique Memorial for Animals and Plants

GANGNEUNG, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique blend of Buddhism and environmental consciousness, Hyeondeok Temple in Gangneung is preparing for its annual memorial service dedicated to animals and plants on October 12. The event, now in its 23rd year, stands as a poignant reminder of the interconnectedness of all living beings. Under the theme [...]

Consumer Inflation Slows to 3 1/2-year Low of 1.6 Pct in Sept.

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s consumer prices slowed to the lowest level in 3 1/2 years in September, falling below 2 percent for the first time since early 2021, data showed Wednesday. Consumer prices, a key gauge of inflation, rose 1.6 percent on-year last month, compared with a 2 percent increase a [...]

South Korea Launches Ambitious Biodata Project to Usher in Era of Precision Medicine

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move towards personalized healthcare, the South Korean government has embarked on a large-scale initiative to build a national biodata bank, aiming to usher in an era of precision medicine. The project, launched in April, seeks to collect and integrate genetic information, clinical data, and lifestyle habits from [...]

Int’l Defense Exhibition Opens at Gyeryongdae Military Headquarters

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — An international defense exhibition kicked off Wednesday at South Korea’s military headquarters of Gyeryongdae, bringing together hundreds of defense companies and military officials, its organizers said. The five-day Korea Army International Defense Industry Exhibition got under way at the headquarters in Gyeryong, some 145 kilometers south of Seoul, joined [...]

ADHD Medication Prescriptions Surge, Raising Concerns

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In South Korea, prescriptions for methylphenidate, a medication used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), have skyrocketed in the first half of this year, nearly matching the total number of patients prescribed the drug in all of 2023. This surge comes amid growing misconceptions about the drug as a [...]

FILA Chief Receives Award for Strengthening Seoul-Washington Ties

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The chairman of South Korean fashion company FILA Holdings Corp., Yoon Yoon-soo, has received the Van Fleet Award for his dedication to strengthening relations between his country and the United States, the company said Wednesday. Yoon, also chairman of FILA’s affiliate Acushnet Holdings Corp., was honored at the annual [...]

Once Nearly Extinct, Asiatic Black Bears Make a Comeback in South Korea

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The Asiatic black bear, a symbol of South Korea’s efforts to protect endangered species, has been named October’s Endangered Wildlife of the Month by the Ministry of Environment, highlighting a noteworthy conservation success story. Just over two decades ago, these bears, known for the distinctive white crescent on their chests, [...]

Premieres to Look Out for: Korean Films to Catch at BIFF

BUSAN, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — As the annual Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), Asia’s largest, gears up to offer cinephiles over 200 films, here are some recommendations for audiences eager to discover new Korean films. Each of the films highlighted will have its worldwide premiere at this year’s BIFF. ■ “Uprising” Starring Gang Dong-won [...]