SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s antitrust regulator said Tuesday that subscription-based platforms, including online video services, were the most common offenders in its latest crackdown on so-called “dark patterns,” deceptive online practices that make it difficult for consumers to cancel services or avoid hidden charges. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) and [...]
Seamless execution, crowd support fuel momentum for future events MAKATI CITY, Philippines, Oct. 01, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – The inaugural Atletang Ayala World Pole Vault Challenge, held on September 20 and 21, 2025, has successfully positioned the Philippines as a compelling host for future global sporting events, as it drew praises from international athletes who [...]
SEOCHEON, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In March 1919, cries of “Manse for Korean independence” rang out across a market square in Seocheon County, South Chungcheong Province, as more than 2,000 villagers rallied against Japanese colonial rule. More than a century later, that historic site has taken on a new life — as a café [...]
JEONGSEON, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Kangwon Land is pressing ahead with plans to transform a former coal mining site into a cultural landmark, aiming to breathe new life into a once-declining community. The project, known as M650, will open in June 2026 as a multipurpose cultural complex built on the site of the former Sabuk [...]
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 30, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Treasure Global Inc. (NASDAQ: TGL) (“Treasure Global” or the “Company”) today announced that it has filed a Notification of Late Filing on Form 12b-25 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The filing provides the Company with additional time to submit its Annual Report on [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Unionized workers at 15 airports nationwide, including the nation’s main Incheon International Airport, launched an indefinite strike Wednesday, raising concerns of possible disruptions to air travel ahead of the Chuseok holiday period. The general strike began at 6 a.m. at airports across the country, involving unions representing about 15,000 [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co. said Wednesday it has begun sales of the Ioniq 6 N, its first high-performance electric vehicle (EV) sedan and the second electrified model under the company’s N brand. The Ioniq 6 N is equipped with front and rear motors that deliver a combined maximum output of [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea and the United States have reaffirmed a fundamental principle to avoid manipulating exchange rates and to monitor the “stability” of the foreign exchange (FX) market, Seoul’s finance ministry said Wednesday. The two countries have agreed to “avoid manipulating exchange rates or the international monetary system to prevent [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Kakao Mobility said Tuesday it has begun offering real-time taxi-hailing services in Guam through its Kakao T app, expanding its overseas footprint in mobility services. Travelers can book rides in Guam via the “Travel” tab in the Kakao T app, while international users can access the service through Kakao’s [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver announced Wednesday that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Uber Taxi, allowing its Naver Plus membership users to access Uber’s premium subscription service, Uber One, at no extra charge. Uber One, which Uber recently launched in Korea, offers benefits such as priority driver dispatch, cashback credits [...]