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EVIDENT Corporation Appoints New CEO and COO

EVIDENT Corporation Appoints New CEO and COO

TOKYO, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Evident Corporation (“Evident”) announced the appointment of William Wesley “Wes” Pringle as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Hiroyuki Yoshimoto as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Effective immediately, Wes takes over for Evident’s interim CEO Eric Anderson. Wes has an impressive 30-year career driving growth and business transformation across [...]

No. of Air Passengers Recover to 83.8 pct of Pre-pandemic Level in July: Data

No. of Air Passengers Recover to 83.8 pct of Pre-pandemic Level in July: Data

SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of air passengers recovered to nearly 84 percent of the pre-pandemic level in July, government data showed Tuesday. A total of 8.98 million people boarded international and domestic flights last month, up 79 percent from a year earlier, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Land, [...]

Coupang Under Pressure as Calls Grow for ‘No Parcel Day’ Participation amid Worker Rest Disputes

Coupang Under Pressure as Calls Grow for ‘No Parcel Day’ Participation amid Worker Rest Disputes

SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Living Logistics Courier Service Association (KLLCSA), a consortium of courier service providers, has appealed to e-commerce retailer Coupang Inc.’s courier subsidiary, Coupang Logistics Service (CLS), urging its participation in the “No Parcel Day” movement. On August 14, major courier companies in South Korea will refrain from deliveries [...]

Reviving Goesan’s Giant Cauldron: Innovative Ideas Wanted!

Reviving Goesan’s Giant Cauldron: Innovative Ideas Wanted!

SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The North Chungcheong provincial office has initiated a nationwide campaign to solicit innovative concepts for revitalizing the Goesan giant cauldron, a persistent challenge for over a decade, and transforming it into a sought-after tourist destination. Situated in the heart of Goesan-eup’s square, the cauldron boasts impressive dimensions — 5.68 [...]

Starbucks Korea Celebrates Liberation Day with Traditional Motifs

Starbucks Korea Celebrates Liberation Day with Traditional Motifs

SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Marking the 78th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japan’s colonial rule, Starbucks Korea revealed its plans on Monday to introduce a line of products celebrating Liberation Day, starting from Tuesday. These offerings will showcase traditional Korean design elements, with items like mother-of-pearl coasters, exquisite mother-of-pearl boxes, and elegantly designed [...]

Taebaek Hosts National Brasswind Competition and Band Festival

Taebaek Hosts National Brasswind Competition and Band Festival

TAEBAEK, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The northeastern city of Taebaek is abuzz with excitement as it hosts the 47th National Brasswind Competition and Korean Band Festival. Taking place at the Taebaek Culture Art Hall, the events on Saturday kicked off with a captivating opening ceremony. The ceremony, highlighted by performances from the military band [...]

1 in 10 Construction Worker Fatalities Involved Foreign Nationals Last Year

1 in 10 Construction Worker Fatalities Involved Foreign Nationals Last Year

SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — One out of 10 construction workers who lost their lives in accidents in South Korea last year was a foreign national, government data showed Monday, highlighting the significant contribution of foreigners to the workforce, without whom operating construction sites would be impossible. According to reports from the land and [...]

ADHD Cases Surge in S. Korea Among Children and Adolescents: Data

ADHD Cases Surge in S. Korea Among Children and Adolescents: Data

SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of children and adolescents seeking medical attention for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in South Korea has surged over a four-year period, data showed Monday. A total of 81,512 individuals aged 6 to 18 received treatment for ADHD in 2022, a significant increase of 82.2 percent compared [...]