SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Uplus emerged as the leading IPTV provider in South Korea in terms of user satisfaction, outperforming competitors SK Broadband and KT, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT’s 2024 Pay-TV Quality Evaluation Report released on December 23. LG Uplus scored 67.7 points in service-stage satisfaction, narrowly surpassing SK [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has determined that excluding a female firefighter from driving a large vehicle due to her gender constitutes discrimination. The decision follows a complaint filed by the firefighter, identified as Ms. A, who works at a fire station in Incheon. Ms. A alleged [...]
![Preliminary Injunction Issued in favor of 2ONE® Nicotine Pouches Against Zone Pouches – Imperial are enjoined from engaging in any future sales of the [Zone] product bearing the Bullseye Mark or any colorable imitation or mark confusingly similar product connected with oral nicotine](http://koreabizwire.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2one-_00.jpg "Preliminary Injunction Issued in favor of 2ONE® Nicotine Pouches Against Zone Pouches – Imperial are enjoined from engaging in any future sales of the [Zone] product bearing the Bullseye Mark or any colorable imitation or mark confusingly similar product connected with oral nicotine")
LAKE TAHOE, Nev., Dec. 23, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – 2ONE Labs and Performance Plus Marketing (‘PPM’) have been granted a favorable Preliminary Injunction (‘PI’) Order relating to the ongoing trademark dispute between 2ONE® nicotine pouches and Zone branded products being sold in the USA. As a result of the Dec. 20th, 2024, Court Order, Imperial’s [...]
VICTORIA, Seychelles, Dec. 23, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has shared its monthly transparency report highlighting the ecosystem’s strong performance in November 2024. The cryptomarket saw a sharp increase, with Bitcoin surging past $106,000. At Bitget, this ATH trend was replicated, with Bitget Token (BGB) rising from approximately $1.44 [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — In 2024, South Korea’s import car market has shifted from its traditional “Big Four” structure to a “Big Three,” driven by Tesla’s remarkable sales growth. BMW and Mercedes-Benz continued their rivalry for the top spot, while Tesla secured third place for the first time with sales nearly doubling from 2023. [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the completion of a cutting-edge “Personal Battlefield Visualization System” on December 23. This system enables individual soldiers to share real-time battlefield information and communicate seamlessly with team members. The system, developed with Hanwha Systems as the primary contractor, leverages personal radios and [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul is introducing an innovative project to enhance urban aesthetics by turning construction barriers into art installations. The “Attractive Fence” initiative, announced on December 22, will feature works by renowned illustrators displayed on construction site fences at long-term projects, such as in front of Aeogae Station Exit 1 and the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Kia Carnival has set a new annual sales record in its 26-year history, thanks to surging demand for its hybrid model. Kia announced on December 22 that the Carnival’s global sales from January to November reached 157,336 units, surpassing the previous high of 155,433 units set in 2002. With [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has launched Hiker Street, a new immersive exhibition at its flagship tourist hub, Hiker Ground, in Seoul’s Jung-gu district. The exhibit aims to showcase everyday Korean life through innovative, interactive experiences. Hiker Street, a tourism promotion center catering to global Gen Z and millennials with [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A farmers’ protest led by the Korean Peasants League (Jeonnong) escalated into a tense standoff in Seoul, with tractors and demonstrators clashing with police near the presidential residence. The protest, involving 30 tractors and dozens of trucks, highlighted growing discontent over agricultural policies and culminated in a large rally demanding [...]