SEOUL, June 3 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea gears up for its pivotal presidential election on June 3, a colorful array of unconventional polling stations across the country has captured public attention—ranging from wrestling gyms to pizza shops and even wedding halls. While official election law typically designates schools, community centers, and other public [...]
SEOUL, June 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Faced with a decline in group tour bookings, South Korea’s travel industry is doubling down on ultra-premium travel packages—some costing tens of millions of won—in a bid to attract high-end travelers and shore up profitability. Major agencies such as Lotte Tour Development, Hana Tour, and Modetour are expanding their [...]
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 02, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today that it has given notice for full redemption prior to maturity of all of its outstanding 4.75% Senior Notes due 2025 (CUSIP Number: 21036PAP3) and 5.00% Senior Notes due 2026 (CUSIP Number: 21036PBN7) (collectively, the ”notes”) to be effected [...]
Retained portfolio for Constellation includes a collection of award-winning, iconic brands, predominantly priced $15 and above and in growing segments and channels ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 02, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today that it has closed its previously announced transaction with The Wine Group to divest1 primarily mainstream wine [...]
JEJU, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has reported its first confirmed case of Zika virus infection this year, health officials announced Monday, after a patient tested positive following travel to Southeast Asia. According to the Jeju provincial government, a man in his 40s—identified only as Mr. A—was diagnosed with Zika virus on May [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) – South Koreans are turning to the familiar voice of G-Dragon to soundtrack their commutes, according to a new analysis of music streaming habits on Melon, the country’s leading audio platform. Melon revealed Monday that the Big Bang frontman’s tracks were the most streamed by users during weekday commuting hours—specifically [...]
PORTLAND, Ore., June 02, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Green Building Initiative (GBI) announces the release of the Green Globes Data Center Campus Certification, tailored to the unique operational and infrastructure demands of data center campuses. The innovative offering provides data center owners and operators with a streamlined, efficient, and cost-effective way to assess and certify [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Kakao Mobility announced Sunday that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Saudi Arabian government to participate in the Diriyah Project, a $63 billion urban development initiative that forms part of the kingdom’s broader “Giga Projects” strategy. Under the agreement, Kakao Mobility will develop and export integrated mobility solutions—including [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Hanwha Ocean Co., a major South Korean shipbuilder, said Monday it has partnered with Lloyd’s Register (LR) of Britain to strengthen cooperation on ship certification as part of its broader strategy to expand into Europe’s naval vessel markets. The companies signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) Friday during [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — In the final stretch of South Korea’s high-stakes presidential election, a digital manipulation scandal has thrown the race into turmoil, casting doubts on the integrity of online discourse and raising alarms over political interference by a far-right education group. The controversy centers around Rhee Park School, a conservative civic organization [...]