SEOUL, Jul. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — A new environmental research project is set to be launched that will study the positive effect of urban forests on tackling the fine dust problem in the South Korean capital. The Seoul Research Institute of Public Health and Environment, a division of the Seoul Metropolitan Government, announced on Thursday [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of Justice announced plans on Wednesday to trial a point-based skilled migration system beginning next month in a bid to address the growing visa issues facing employers and migrant workers. In the past, there have been numerous instances reported where visa issues forced contract workers from foreign countries [...]
DAEGU, Jul. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — This year’s Daegu Chimac Festival kicked off yesterday with the English slogan “Be Together! Be Happy!” as K-pop groups Mamamoo and Ulala Session performed at Duryu Baseball Stadium for fried chicken and beer enthusiasts from across the nation, with the event scheduled to run through to the end of the [...]
SEOUL, July 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Actor Namkoong Min, who portrayed a righteous accountant fighting corruption in “Good Manager,” is returning to television next week as a slimeball tabloid reporter in SBS TV’s “Distorted.” “I wanted to take a break after ‘Good Manager.’ I thought I exhausted myself by portraying non-stop characters (in multiple works), [...]
SEOUL, July 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea will set up a new ministry in charge of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that will be dedicated to supporting smaller companies and creating more jobs, the government said Thursday. After long-drawn-out negotiations, the National Assembly passed the bill which included elevating the Small and Medium Business [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Since Seocho became the first district in Seoul to introduce a three-strike system for construction noise last June, a number of building projects have been halted during the weekend and on holidays in a bid to tackle the issue of construction noise in the area. According to the Seocho District [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — A new survey shows nearly 8 out of 10 employers are considering downsizing staff after the country’s new minimum wage of 7,530 – set to kick in next year – was announced last weekend. Findings from the survey on the new minimum wage released by recruitment website Alba Heaven [...]
SEOUL, July 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Asiana Airlines was fined 900 million won (US$802,282) for a runway accident two years ago and the pilot responsible stripped of his license, the transport ministry said Thursday while announcing a series of punitive actions against carriers. Korean Air Lines Co. was ordered to pay 600 million won in [...]
SEOUL, July 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Motors Corp. on Thursday domestically launched a face-lifted Sorento crossover to maintain its edge in the midsize SUV market. The upgraded Sorento incorporates a new grille and front and rear graphics and LED accents that make the car sharper. It can be equipped with a choice of 2.0-liter [...]
SEOUL, July 20 (Korea Bizwire) – The music video for “Spring Day” by K-pop boy band BTS has topped 100 million views on YouTube, its agency said Thursday. The song, which was released in February, reached the milestone as of 11 p.m. Wednesday, according to Big Hit Entertainment. “Spring Day” is now the seventh track [...]