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Trackinsight Releases 2025 Global ETF Survey: ETF Industry on Overdrive: Shifting Gears, Breaking New Barriers

Trackinsight Releases 2025 Global ETF Survey: ETF Industry on Overdrive: Shifting Gears, Breaking New Barriers

Trackinsight, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Asset Management and S&P Dow Jones Indices, is proud to announce the launch of its sixth annual global ETF survey report: ETF Industry on Overdrive: Shifting Gears, Breaking New Barriers. Hong Kong, May 13, 2025 - Trackinsight, a global leader in ETF research and analytics, today announced the release of its Global [...]

International companies to host live webcasts at Deutsche Bank’s Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference on May 15, 2025

International companies to host live webcasts at Deutsche Bank’s Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference on May 15, 2025

NEW YORK, May 12, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Deutsche Bank today announced the lineup for its Depositary Receipts Virtual Investor Conference (“dbVIC”) on Thursday, May 15, 2025 featuring live webcast presentations from international companies with American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programs in the United States. Representatives from participating companies based in China, Hong Kong, Philippines, Denmark, [...]

Regulatory Void Fuels Rise of Synthetic Nicotine E-Cigarettes Near Korean Schools

Regulatory Void Fuels Rise of Synthetic Nicotine E-Cigarettes Near Korean Schools

SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Unregulated electronic cigarette vending machines selling synthetic nicotine products are proliferating near schools in South Korea, sparking public concern over youth access and health risks, amid mounting calls for legislative reform. A recent investigation revealed unmanned vape shops operating near elementary, middle, and high schools in central Seoul, often [...]

Humanoid Robots Poised to Lead Manufacturing in Aging Societies, But Energy Hurdles Remain

Humanoid Robots Poised to Lead Manufacturing in Aging Societies, But Energy Hurdles Remain

SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Humanoid robots are emerging as a key industry of the future in the face of accelerating global aging, but overcoming critical challenges in power efficiency and control systems will be essential for mass adoption, a recent report by KDB Future Strategy Research Institute said. Citing a February 2025 forecast by [...]

South Korean Researchers Successfully Test Stem Cell-Based 3D Cartilage Therapy for Osteoarthritis

South Korean Researchers Successfully Test Stem Cell-Based 3D Cartilage Therapy for Osteoarthritis

SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — In a groundbreaking development for regenerative medicine, South Korean researchers have safely administered the country’s first 3D cartilage cell therapy derived from stem cells to osteoarthritis patients, signaling a potential shift in how the degenerative joint disease may be treated in the future. The Catholic University of Korea’s Seoul St. [...]

Emotional Appeal Drives Character IP Marketing Boom in South Korea

Emotional Appeal Drives Character IP Marketing Boom in South Korea

SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s retail and consumer goods sectors are increasingly turning to character-based intellectual property (IP) marketing to boost engagement and drive sales, tapping into what experts are calling an era of “emotion-driven consumption.” As consumers seek comfort and nostalgia amid prolonged economic uncertainty, brands are capitalizing on familiar or whimsical [...]

Record Number of Koreans Take Early Pension Despite Steep Penalties

Record Number of Koreans Take Early Pension Despite Steep Penalties

  SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A record number of South Koreans are choosing to receive their national pension benefits early—despite steep long-term financial penalties—as rising economic pressure and delayed retirement payouts drive more people to bridge income gaps in their post-retirement years. According to data released by the National Pension Service on Monday, [...]

Seoul to Launch Nation’s First E-Scooter-Free Zones in Hongdae and Banpo

Seoul to Launch Nation’s First E-Scooter-Free Zones in Hongdae and Banpo

SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Starting May 16, Seoul will implement the nation’s first designated no-go zones for electric scooters and similar personal mobility devices in two bustling areas: Hongdae Red Road in Mapo District and the Banpo private education district in Seocho District, city officials announced Monday. The pilot initiative, jointly launched by [...]

Starbucks Korea Blocks Presidential Candidates’ Names as Nicknames to Uphold Political Neutrality

Starbucks Korea Blocks Presidential Candidates’ Names as Nicknames to Uphold Political Neutrality

SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Starbucks Korea has restricted customers from using the names of major presidential candidates as nicknames at its stores nationwide, citing the need to prevent political controversy and maintain neutrality during the sensitive election period. As of May 12, 2025, names such as Lee Jae-myung (Democratic Party), Kim Moon-soo (People [...]