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LG Electronics Unveils Advanced Cooling Technology, Targets $15 Billion HVAC Business by 2030

LG Electronics Unveils Advanced Cooling Technology, Targets $15 Billion HVAC Business by 2030

SEOUL, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) — As midday temperatures soared past 36°C on July 8, LG Science Park in Seoul remained a cool refuge—thanks to LG Electronics’ cutting-edge HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, now positioned at the core of the company’s high-growth strategy. For the first time, LG opened its state-of-the-art HVAC facility [...]

Samsung Electronics Suffers Profit Plunge Amid Chip Sector Woes

Samsung Electronics Suffers Profit Plunge Amid Chip Sector Woes

SEOUL, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics reported a dramatic 56% drop in operating profit for the second quarter of 2025, as its once-reliable semiconductor division faltered under geopolitical pressure and intensifying competition in advanced memory chips. The South Korean tech giant announced preliminary earnings of 4.6 trillion won ($3.3 billion) in operating profit [...]

NIO’s firefly brand taps HERE Technologies to power smart, connected EV journeys

NIO’s firefly brand taps HERE Technologies to power smart, connected EV journeys

firefly will use HERE’s high-quality map data in global markets to enhance advanced driver assistance and safety functions, including Intelligent Speed Assistance within the European Union. Through its partnership with Telenav Inc., HERE provides firefly users with seamless in-car navigation, including real-time traffic updates, for a software-defined vehicle experience. Shanghai – HERE Technologies, the leading location [...]

Fluence Chosen for 300 MW / 600 MWh Wellington Battery Energy Storage System for AMPYR Australia

Fluence Chosen for 300 MW / 600 MWh Wellington Battery Energy Storage System for AMPYR Australia

The project will include the full suite of Fluence’s innovative storage products, including Gridstack™, a 20-year service contract, Mosaic bidding software, and Nispera asset performance management software SYDNEY, July 08, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Fluence Energy, Inc. (“Fluence”) (NASDAQ: FLNC), a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage, services, and asset optimization software, today announced that [...]

Personal Color Diagnostics Emerge as Must-Try Experience for Foreign Tourists in Korea

Personal Color Diagnostics Emerge as Must-Try Experience for Foreign Tourists in Korea

SEOUL, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a country where knowing your MBTI personality type is as common as your favorite coffee order, another trend is captivating foreign visitors: personal color analysis. A growing number of tourists in South Korea are making appointments at “personal color studios,” where stylists assess an individual’s skin tone, eye [...]

Study Finds One in Six Economically Inactive Young Koreans Are ‘Kangaroo Tribe,’ with Waning Job-Seeking Motivation

Study Finds One in Six Economically Inactive Young Koreans Are ‘Kangaroo Tribe,’ with Waning Job-Seeking Motivation

SEOUL, , July 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of young South Koreans are remaining out of the labor force well after graduation, many continuing to live with their parents — a phenomenon known locally as the “Kangaroo Tribe.” A new government-funded study has found that this group accounts for nearly 17% of all economically inactive [...]

As Gold Prices Surge, Jewelry Brands Shift Toward Budget-Friendly Alloys

As Gold Prices Surge, Jewelry Brands Shift Toward Budget-Friendly Alloys

SEOUL, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) — With gold prices climbing steadily, South Korean jewelry brands are increasingly turning to lower-karat gold and alternative materials to appeal to younger, cost-conscious consumers. Traditionally dominated by 14K and 18K offerings, the market is seeing a growing presence of more affordable 10K, 9K, and even 5K gold pieces. These [...]

Most Drug Addicts First Used Narcotics in Teens or Twenties Due to Peer Pressure, Study Finds

Most Drug Addicts First Used Narcotics in Teens or Twenties Due to Peer Pressure, Study Finds

SEOUL, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) – A new government-commissioned study has found that three out of four drug addicts in South Korea first used narcotics during their teenage or early adult years, largely due to pressure or recommendations from people around them. According to a report released on Sunday by researchers at the Catholic University [...]

Pharmaceutical Industry Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Illegal Rebates Amid Structural Challenges

Pharmaceutical Industry Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Illegal Rebates Amid Structural Challenges

SEOUL, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s pharmaceutical industry is once again under fire as a string of illegal rebate scandals have surfaced in 2025, reigniting calls for structural reform and stronger support for new drug development. Prosecutors recently indicted three mid-sized pharmaceutical companies and their employees in connection with the so-called “residents’ rebate” [...]

At Korea’s Border, a Starbucks with a View of North Korea Draws Global Interest

At Korea’s Border, a Starbucks with a View of North Korea Draws Global Interest

GIMPO, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) –  A Starbucks nestled just 1.4 kilometers from the North Korean border is emerging as one of South Korea’s most unlikely tourist hotspots, drawing over 120,000 customers in just seven months. The store, located inside Aegibong Peace Ecological Park in Gimpo, opened on November 29, 2024, and has since attracted both [...]