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

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

’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

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 [...]

South Korean Markets Often Slump on College Entrance Exam Day, Analysis Shows

South Korean Markets Often Slump on College Entrance Exam Day, Analysis Shows

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea prepares for its annual College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT), market analysts are noting a peculiar pattern: the stock market tends to perform poorly on the day of the crucial national exam. The phenomenon, which has caught the attention of South Korea’s financial sector, is largely attributed to [...]

Survey Reveals Stark Gender Divide in Post-Divorce Freedom Among South Koreans

Survey Reveals Stark Gender Divide in Post-Divorce Freedom Among South Koreans

SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has unveiled distinct gender differences in how divorced South Koreans experience newfound freedom, with men prioritizing unrestricted travel while women most appreciate being able to treat traditional holidays as personal vacation time. The study, conducted jointly by matchmaking agencies Only You and Bien-Aller, surveyed 536 divorced individuals [...]

Aggressive Deer That Injured Two Captured in South Korean City After Four-Day Hunt

Aggressive Deer That Injured Two Captured in South Korean City After Four-Day Hunt

SUWON, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A deer that had terrorized residents of Suwon, injuring two people with its antlers, was finally captured on November 9, ending a four-day search that had put the city on edge. The animal was caught around 9 a.m. near a restaurant in Hagwanggyo-dong, Jangan District, by a professional rescue team, [...]

Monsha’at: Biban 2024 accelerates transformation of Saudi entrepreneurship with over SAR 10.6 billion worth of agreements

Monsha’at: Biban 2024 accelerates transformation of Saudi entrepreneurship with over SAR 10.6 billion worth of agreements

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 09, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Monsha’at, has taken another important step towards reshaping the Saudi entrepreneurship landscape, following the announcement of 16 agreements worth more than SAR 10.6 billion on the fourth day of Biban24. Extending its ongoing [...]

South Korea to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 1.6 Million Tons Annually through Cattle Waste Recycling

South Korea to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 1.6 Million Tons Annually through Cattle Waste Recycling

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea plans to cut 1.6 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year from 2030 by utilizing cattle feces as a new source of energy, the government said Friday. Under the project, Korea Southern Power Co. will build related facilities and generate power, daily using 4,000 tons of [...]

Outrage Over Racehorse’s Tragic Death Lingers as South Korea’s Promised Animal Welfare Reforms Stall

Outrage Over Racehorse’s Tragic Death Lingers as South Korea’s Promised Animal Welfare Reforms Stall

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In 2021, a retired racehorse named Mariage met a tragic end during the filming of a scene for the KBS drama “The King of Tears, Lee Bangwon.” Three years later, as animal rights advocates gathered to commemorate the horse’s death, promised reforms for animal performer protection remain largely unrealized. “Dear [...]

Los Angeles Honors K-pop Group Seventeen for Contributions to Music

Los Angeles Honors K-pop Group Seventeen for Contributions to Music

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – K-pop boy group Seventeen has been honored with a certificate of appreciation from Los Angeles for its contributions to music and youth empowerment within the American city, the group’s agency said Saturday. Pledis Entertainment said Joshua, the LA-born member of the 13-piece group, was invited by the LA City [...]