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Hyundai Teases High-Performance Ioniq 6 N, Aiming to Challenge Porsche Taycan

Hyundai Teases High-Performance Ioniq 6 N, Aiming to Challenge Porsche Taycan

SEOUL, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor is doubling down on its push into the high-performance electric vehicle market with the upcoming debut of the Ioniq 6 N, a sleek and powerful EV sedan poised to rival models like the Porsche Taycan. On Thursday, the automaker released teaser images of the Ioniq 6 N, [...]

LambdaTest Launches Semi-Automated Keyboard Accessibility Scans to Simplify Navigation Audits

LambdaTest Launches Semi-Automated Keyboard Accessibility Scans to Simplify Navigation Audits

New feature simplifies keyboard navigation audits, empowering developers to build more inclusive web experiences with greater speed and accuracy San Francisco, CA, June 12, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – LambdaTest, a unified agentic AI and cloud engineering platform, today announced the launch of Keyboard Accessibility Semi-Automated Scan in its Accessibility DevTools, a powerful new feature that redefines how teams [...]

Slovenia Earns 9 Michelin Stars This Year: Hiša Franko Retains Three Stars, Milka Receives Two; A New Green Star for Hotel Plesnik; Three New Special Awards Introduced

Slovenia Earns 9 Michelin Stars This Year: Hiša Franko Retains Three Stars, Milka Receives Two; A New Green Star for Hotel Plesnik; Three New Special Awards Introduced

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, June 12, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Slovenian gastronomy has once again achieved exceptional success, which reflects the Slovenian Tourist Board’s continued efforts to promote the country as a world-class gastronomic destination. The prestigious MICHELIN Guide, the most influential brand in the culinary world, has for the sixth consecutive year highlighted the best Slovenian restaurants. [...]

Naver Unveils Plans for AI-Driven ‘Integrated Agent’ as Global Search Competition Heats Up

Naver Unveils Plans for AI-Driven ‘Integrated Agent’ as Global Search Competition Heats Up

SEOUL, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver is doubling down on its push into generative AI-powered search, announcing the launch of a new “Integrated Agent” system aimed at delivering seamless, conversation-based search experiences that move beyond traditional keyword queries. At a press briefing held Thursday at its D2SF headquarters in Seoul, Naver outlined its vision [...]

Global Fatty Liver Day 2025: Elevating Liver Health in the Metabolic Health Conversation

Global Fatty Liver Day 2025: Elevating Liver Health in the Metabolic Health Conversation

Global Liver Institute Calls for Urgent Action as Fatty Liver Disease Prevalence Surges Worldwide Washington, D.C., June 11, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – On the second Thursday in June, Global Fatty Liver Day (formerly International NASH Day) spotlights one of the most widespread yet under-addressed health threats of our time: fatty liver disease, increasingly referred to as steatotic [...]

Tobacco Market Undergoes Rapid Shift as E-Cigarettes and Flavored Products Rise

Tobacco Market Undergoes Rapid Shift as E-Cigarettes and Flavored Products Rise

SEOUL, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s tobacco market is undergoing a seismic shift, with traditional cigarettes giving way to e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products that promise less smoke and odor — but are raising fresh public health concerns. A government-commissioned report released Thursday by the Korean Society for Smoking Cessation, titled “2024 In-Depth [...]

For MZ Workers, Ethics and Values Now Matter as Much as Salary

For MZ Workers, Ethics and Values Now Matter as Much as Salary

SEOUL, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of South Korean office workers in their 20s and 30s say that no paycheck is worth compromising on workplace ethics, fairness, and alignment with personal values — a shift reshaping the country’s job market and corporate culture. According to a survey released Wednesday by JobKorea’s Content [...]

Environmental Groups Blame Dredging for Algae Surge in Daejeon Rivers

Environmental Groups Blame Dredging for Algae Surge in Daejeon Rivers

DAEJEON, South Korea, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — A surge of green algae in Daejeon’s three main rivers — the Gapcheon, Yudeungcheon, and Daejeoncheon — has sparked criticism from environmental groups, who argue the bloom is a direct result of large-scale dredging operations carried out in recent years. In a joint statement released Wednesday, the Green [...]

South Korean Scientists Decode Genetic Blueprint of Critically Endangered Chinese Crested Tern

South Korean Scientists Decode Genetic Blueprint of Critically Endangered Chinese Crested Tern

YEONGGWANG, South Korea, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers have fully decoded the genome of the Chinese crested tern, one of the world’s rarest birds, with an estimated global population of just 100 individuals. The breakthrough offers new hope for the survival of this critically endangered seabird. The National Institute of Biological Resources for [...]

BOK: Highest-Ever Share of Firms Fall Below Interest Coverage Threshold

BOK: Highest-Ever Share of Firms Fall Below Interest Coverage Threshold

SEOUL, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The proportion of South Korean companies unable to cover their interest expenses with operating profits reached an all-time high in 2024, underscoring persistent financial stress among smaller firms despite improved overall corporate earnings. According to the Bank of Korea’s annual corporate management analysis released Wednesday, 40.9% of non-financial, for-profit companies [...]