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OPEN Health Presents First Collection of Research Backed by Scientific Buyout Fund to Foster Research and Development

London, Nov. 11, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – OPEN Health, a preeminent global provider of scientific communications, HEOR and market access, patient engagement, and consulting services, today announced the upcoming presentation of a collection of research supported by its Scientific Buyout Program. The Scientific Buyout Program initiative allows staff members to “buy out” time from their regular duties to engage in important scientific [...]

South Korea and WHO Host World Bio Summit in Incheon, Fostering Global Health Cooperation for a Secure Future

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s health ministry and the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday launched the annual World Bio Summit, bringing together health care officials from governments and global organizations to South Korea for talks on international cooperation in the health care sector. Under the theme “Future investments for a healthy [...]

Kakao Files Administrative Lawsuit Over 15.1 Billion-Won Fine for Personal Information Leak

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Kakao Corp., the operator of South Korea’s dominant mobile messenger, has filed an administrative lawsuit against a government fine of15.1 billion won (US$11 million) over the leaking of personal information on a large scale, according to sources Monday. The Personal Information Protection Commission, the government’s personal information watchdog, ordered [...]

Defectors’ Group Distributes Leaflets Urging N. Korean Troops in Russia to Defect to Ukraine

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A group of North Korean defectors delivered propaganda leaflets to Ukraine on Monday, encouraging North Korean soldiers deployed in Russia to defect, as thousands of North Korean troops have been sent to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. The “Defectors’ Propaganda Corps,” comprising North Korean soldiers-turned-defectors and defectors whose sons [...]

Court Approves Pizza Hut Korea’s Autonomous Restructuring Plan Amid Financial Struggles

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Pizza Hut Korea Ltd., the South Korean operator of the namesake American pizza franchise, on Monday received approval from a court to proceed with an autonomous restructuring support (ARS) plan, putting on hold court-mandated rehabilitation proceedings after losing a lawsuit brought by store owners. The Seoul Bankruptcy Court said [...]

Domestic Beer Reclaims Top Spot in South Korean Retail Alcohol Sales Amid Inflation Concerns

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean domestic beer is poised to reclaim its position as the best-selling alcoholic beverage at major retailers this year, overtaking wine as consumers adapt to persistent inflation, according to recent market data. An analysis by Emart, one of South Korea’s largest retailers, shows that through November 6, domestic beer [...]

Dubai Philanthropist Anosh Ahmed Provides £10 Million of Essential Food Aid to Support Lebanon’s Vulnerable Communities

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 11, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – Dubai Billionaire and founder of PFOAA Anosh Ahmed and its foundation announces today that it is donating ten millions of pounds of essential food to Lebanon. “In times of hardship and recovery, no one should face hunger alone. As Lebanon heals from the recent conflict, we [...]

EBC Financial Group Registers Trademark in Chile, Strengthening Its Latin American Footprint

SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov. 10, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – EBC Financial Group (EBC) is proud to announce the successful registration of its trademark in Chile, a milestone that strengthens EBC’s footprint in Latin America and reinforces its commitment to responsible market expansion and investor protection. This strategic move reflects EBC’s dedication to upholding brand integrity and [...]

’4B Movement’ Gains Traction Among American Women Following Trump’s Victory

SEOUL & Washington, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – In the wake of Donald Trump’s election as the 47th President of the United States, a growing number of American women are embracing the “4B movement,” a social protest originally popularized in South Korea that advocates for abstaining from dating, marriage, childbirth, and sexual relationships as a response [...]

Monsha’at: Biban24 fuels regional SME growth and development with landmark agreements worth over SAR 35 billion launched during exhibition

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 10, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – Biban24 — Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and SME forum — set the stage for the advancement of Saudi entrepreneurship, bringing leading and budding entrepreneurs, businesses and investors from around the world together to launch a series of remarkable agreements worth more than $9 billion. Organized by [...]