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AI Emerges as Growth Driver in Gaming Industry, Cutting Development Time

AI Emerges as Growth Driver in Gaming Industry, Cutting Development Time

SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Generative AI is becoming a crucial growth engine in the gaming industry, significantly reducing development time for major game companies, according to a new industry analysis. The KDB Future Strategy Research Institute’s Industrial Technology Research Center reported on January 29 that gaming companies are actively implementing AI-based development tools and leveraging [...]

Lunar New Year Break Sparks Surge in Pet-Sitting Gigs

Lunar New Year Break Sparks Surge in Pet-Sitting Gigs

SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Koreans prepare for what will be an unprecedented nine-day Lunar New Year holiday for some, an unusual employment trend is emerging: a sharp increase in short-term jobs caring for pets, from feeding fish to walking dogs.  According to the online community marketplace Karrot Market, pet-related job postings have [...]

Domestic Violence Reports Surge 30% During Lunar New Year Holiday

Domestic Violence Reports Surge 30% During Lunar New Year Holiday

SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Data from the National Police Agency has revealed a significant spike in domestic violence incidents during last year’s Lunar New Year holiday period in South Korea, with reports exceeding typical daily averages by 30%. According to police records obtained by Democratic Party lawmaker Yang Bu-nam, authorities received 3,384 domestic violence [...]

LG and Samsung Dominate U.S. Premium Washer Market in Consumer Reports Rankings

LG and Samsung Dominate U.S. Premium Washer Market in Consumer Reports Rankings

SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics reaffirmed their dominance in the U.S. premium appliance market, securing all top spots in Consumer Reports’ 2025 rankings for large-capacity washers. Despite increasing competition from Chinese brands, Korean companies demonstrated superior technology and reliability, solidifying their positions in the world’s largest premium market. [...]

Preliminary Report of Jeju Air Crash Shows Black Box Stopped Recording 2 km before Runway

Preliminary Report of Jeju Air Crash Shows Black Box Stopped Recording 2 km before Runway

SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean authorities investigating the tragic Jeju Air crash last month released a preliminary accident report Monday, revealing that the aircraft’s black box stopped recording approximately 2 kilometers before the plane approached the runway. It is the first report as part of the ongoing investigation into the deadly crash [...]

High-End Apartments Dominate Seoul Real Estate Market as Prices Surge

High-End Apartments Dominate Seoul Real Estate Market as Prices Surge

SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — For the first time in history, transactions of Seoul apartments priced above ₩900 million accounted for more than half of the city’s total sales in 2024, reflecting a shift toward high-end properties amid rising home prices and a preference for “one solid investment.” According to the Ministry of Land, [...]