SEOUL, July 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Auto parts produced by a Taiwanese firm will likely be approved to be used for imported vehicles here, a local auto parts association said Thursday, raising hopes that customers could have their cost burden eased in maintaining expensive foreign vehicles. The Korea Automobile Parts Association (KAPA) said that it [...]
SONGDO, South Korea, July 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s top automaker, plans to start selling its Sonata plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) “in full swing” from next year, a high-ranking company official said Thursday. “The full-fledged sale of the Sonata PHEV will start from next year after the subsidy issue is [...]
MISSION, KS, Jul 6, 2015 (Korea Bizwire) - (Family Features) From puppies who’ve just been welcomed into the family, to loyal companions who’ve been providing happiness for years, Americans take serious pride in canine family members. While everyone loves their four-legged friend within the home, they may not receive such a warm welcome from the neighborhood. [...]
MISSION, KS, Jul 6, 2015 (Korea Bizwire) – (Family Features) As the kids head back to school, there’s no better time to make a fresh start in the kitchen, too. Substituting nutritious ingredients such as sorghum in your favorite grain-based foods is an easy way to upgrade your family’s menu this fall. Some of the traditional [...]
The proposed concert is aimed at gathering musicians from the two Koreas to the border town, the last remaining vestige of the Cold War, to jointly celebrate the 70th anniversary of the liberation from the Japanese 1910-45 colonial rule. If the North Korea refuses our offer, we plan to host a peace concert in [...]
SEOUL, July 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The two South Korean male filmmakers who have tied the knot in the first same-sex public wedding in South Korea asked Monday that they be recognized legally as a couple as they appeared in their first court hearing. The hearing drew public attention as it came weeks after the [...]
SEOUL, July 6 (Korea Bizwire) -- Samsung Electronics Co. announced Monday it has added a high capacity version to its solid state drive (SDD) line-up to meet various demands in the fast-growing market. The new SSD version with 2 terabyte capacity will lead its 850 PRO & EVO lineup, the Seoul-based tech company said. The new SSD [...]
ATLANTA, July 6, 2015 (Korea Bizwire) – Today, Chick-fil-A® joins fellow restaurants around the country in celebration of “National Fried Chicken Day.” The day celebrates one of the nation’s most beloved Southern entrees and the people and restaurants around the nation who serve it. Chick-fil-A, which is credited with inventing the chicken sandwich, is taking the [...]
SAN ANTONIO, July 5, 2015 (Korea Bizwire) – The wait is finally over: The San Antonio Missions have officially been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The decision was announced on July 5th at the annual UNESCO World Heritage committee meeting in Bonn, Germany. An elite list with just 22 existing U.S. landmarks included, the five [...]
Mortgage loans can be applied using your mobile in near future, which will change the paradigm of mobile banking.(Image:Kobiz Media/Kobizwire) SEOUL, Nov.13 (Korea Bizwire) – From now on, banking services will become more mobile. Previously, only a small amount of money, typically less than 100,000 won at a time, can be transferred, but the more [...]