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Health Supplements Outpace Biohealth Sector Amid Economic Slowdown

Health Supplements Outpace Biohealth Sector Amid Economic Slowdown

SEOUL, July 15 (Korea Bizwire)  — Despite a sluggish economy, South Korea’s health supplement industry posted double-digit growth in 2023, becoming the only segment of the country’s biohealth sector to do so, according to new government data. A report released July 13 by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) showed that the health supplement [...]

South Korea Launches ‘Climate-Safe Villages’ Amid Soaring Heatwaves

South Korea Launches ‘Climate-Safe Villages’ Amid Soaring Heatwaves

SEOUL, July 15 (Korea Bizwire) — As temperatures in parts of South Korea surged past 40°C again this summer, experts warn that extreme heat is no longer an anomaly, but a growing reality. In response, the government is shifting its focus from prevention to adaptation, launching community-level initiatives to safeguard vulnerable populations. On July 8, [...]

Genesis G90 Selected as Official Vehicle for Kuwait’s Interior Ministry Ceremonies

Genesis G90 Selected as Official Vehicle for Kuwait’s Interior Ministry Ceremonies

SEOUL, July 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Genesis announced Monday that its flagship sedan, the G90, has been selected as the official ceremonial and protocol vehicle for Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior. The selection underscores the Kuwaiti government’s trust in the model’s premium quality and advanced safety features. A total of 47 G90 vehicles will be deployed—40 [...]

Foreign Workers in South Korea Face High Risk of Industrial Accidents in Construction and Manufacturing Sectors

Foreign Workers in South Korea Face High Risk of Industrial Accidents in Construction and Manufacturing Sectors

SEOUL, July 14 (Korea Bizwire) — A new report from the Korea Immigration Policy Institute reveals that over 78 percent of all workplace injuries suffered by foreign workers in South Korea in 2023 occurred in the construction and manufacturing sectors. According to the analysis, of the 8,434 work-related accident cases approved for industrial accident compensation [...]

Hyundai Unveils High-Performance Ioniq 6 N at UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed

Hyundai Unveils High-Performance Ioniq 6 N at UK’s Goodwood Festival of Speed

SEOUL, July 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Company has debuted its latest high-performance electric sedan, the Ioniq 6 N, at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the U.K.’s premier motorsport and automotive celebration. Announced on July 14, the launch marks the second high-performance EV under Hyundai’s N sub-brand, following the Ioniq 5 N, which also [...]

LG Energy Solution, GM to Mass-Produce Cost-Efficient LFP Batteries in Tennessee

LG Energy Solution, GM to Mass-Produce Cost-Efficient LFP Batteries in Tennessee

NEW YORK, July 14 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Energy Solution and General Motors’ battery joint venture, Ultium Cells, announced plans to retool their Spring Hill, Tennessee plant to mass-produce low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, aiming to begin production by late 2027. Ultium Cells said the production line overhaul will start later this year, shifting [...]

LG Partners with Chinese Firms to Launch Budget Home Appliances in Europe

LG Partners with Chinese Firms to Launch Budget Home Appliances in Europe

SEOUL, July 14 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics is making a strategic push into Europe’s mid- to low-end appliance market by collaborating with Chinese manufacturers from the product design stage — a first for the South Korean tech giant. According to industry sources on July 14, LG plans to launch a new front-load washing machine [...]

Zoom recognized as a leader in Unified-Communications-As-A-Service platforms by leading global research firm

Zoom recognized as a leader in Unified-Communications-As-A-Service platforms by leading global research firm

The report declares Zoom as a leader with above-average customer feedback among UCaaS platforms SAN JOSE, Calif., July 14, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Zoom Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) today announced its recognition as a “leader” with above-average customer feedback among UCaaS platforms by Forrester, a leading global research and continuous guidance firm, in The Forrester [...]

Bitget Hits Tracks at MotoGP Germany with Interactive Fan Booth and New Online Activations

Bitget Hits Tracks at MotoGP Germany with Interactive Fan Booth and New Online Activations

VICTORIA, Seychelles, July 14, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, and Web3 company has accelerated its global presence at the MotoGP of Germany at Sachsenring Track, held from July 11–13 , by rolling out a high-energy brand activation that fused racing excitement with smart trading innovation. The event marked Bitget’s second major outing under its MotoGP [...]