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South Korean Military’s Security Protocols Under Scrutiny After Soldiers Share Classified Passwords with Loan Sharks

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent incident involving South Korean soldiers sharing classified military passwords with civilian moneylenders has raised serious concerns about security breaches within the nation’s armed forces. According to military authorities on September 22, these classified passwords, known as “challenge and response” codes, are designated as Level 3 secrets under the [...]

Gov’t Embarks on Field Test for Autonomous Navigation System of Ships

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The industry ministry said Monday a container carrier equipped with a homegrown autonomous system departed from the southeastern port city of Busan to test key technologies, including intelligent navigation and cybersecurity. The 1,800 twenty-foot equivalent unit container carrier plans to run such tests over a one-year period on routes [...]

South Korea Exports Address System to Mongolia, Expanding Digital Diplomacy

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant step towards international standardization of urban infrastructure, South Korean-style street signs are set to appear in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, marking the first overseas implementation of South Korea’s addressing system. The South Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on September 22 that Minister Lee [...]

Having Found Home in Seoul, Canadian Teammates Looking to Win Big Games in KBO

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — When Canadian outfielder Jared Young signed with the Doosan Bears in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) on July 23, he became part of a small piece of history in the top South Korean league. With his US$300,000 contract, Young joined fellow Canadian Jordan Balazovic, a right-handed pitcher who had [...]

Samsung SmartThings Partners with IKEA, Bridging Smart Home Ecosystems

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has announced a strategic partnership with IKEA to integrate the Swedish furniture giant’s smart home devices into Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem, marking a significant step towards a more unified smart home experience. According to Samsung’s newsroom on September 22, this collaboration will enable users to control IKEA’s smart devices, [...]

S. Korean Military Vows ‘Stern’ Measures Should N. Korea Cross the Line with Balloon Campaign

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s military on Monday vowed to take “stern” military measures should North Korea “cross the line” with its ongoing trash balloon campaign or inflict serious damage to the South Korean people. The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) made the remark in a statement in response to the North’s [...]

ILLIT to Drop 2nd EP, ‘I’ll Like You,’ Next Month

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop rookie ILLIT will return with its second EP, “I’ll Like You,” on Oct. 21, the group’s agency said Monday. It will mark the girl group’s first release since its successful debut in March, which saw its first EP, “Super Real Me,” enter Billboard’s main albums chart, the Billboard [...]

Naver to Establish Middle East Unit for Global Expansion

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver Corp., the operator of South Korea’s leading internet portal, said Monday it has plans to establish a Middle Eastern unit in Saudi Arabia within this year as part of efforts to expand its global business. The new unit, tentatively named Naver Arabia, will be in charge of Naver’s [...]

‘I, the Executioner’ Tops Weekend Box Office despite Mixed Reviews

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Director Ryoo Seung-wan’s crime action movie “I, the Executioner” continued its dominance at the local box office, drawing more than 900,000 viewers over the weekend, data showed Monday. The movie attracted 914,000 viewers from Friday to Sunday, pushing its total audience to over 5.6 million, according to the Korean [...]

KBO Postseason Picture Becomes Clearer at Top, Murkier at Bottom

SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — As the end of the regular season nears in South Korean baseball, the postseason picture has become clearer at the top. However, it is a different story at the bottom, with three clubs battling for the final two spots. The Kia Tigers (83-53-2 in wins-losses-ties) secured the best record [...]