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Urban Farming Growing in Popularity

Urban Farming Growing in Popularity

SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of urban farms and farmers is increasing, with many making use of idle garden space. According to Gyeonggi Province and Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services, there were 552,000 people engaged in farming over 3.2 square kilometers of land in cities at the end of 2017. While [...]

National Health Plan Will Cover Limb Transplantation

National Health Plan Will Cover Limb Transplantation

SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Hand and arm transplants are set to become less expensive for Koreans at home. The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) announced on September 13 through a press release that the National Health Insurance would extend its coverage to hand and arm transplant surgery. In addition, the national plan [...]

Hereditary Succession at Myungsung Church Thwarted

Hereditary Succession at Myungsung Church Thwarted

SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The father-to-son succession of clergy at Myungsung Presbyterian Church is unlikely to proceed as the church had planned.  The Presbyterian Church of Korea (PCK) closed its annual general assembly on September 13 at Iri Sin-gwang Church. Thousands of people, protestants and others alike, fixed their eyes on the outcome of this [...]

Jangseong County Plans “Insect Tourism”

Jangseong County Plans “Insect Tourism”

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Jangseong County, located in South Jeolla Province, is planning to use grasshoppers to attract tourists. The county announced on September 12 that it was initiating a project to develop grasshopper tourism. Through the project, county officials are hoping to nurture the insect industry and promote insect farming, which is rapidly [...]

Mobile Trading Pushing Securities Firms to Trim Offline Presence

Mobile Trading Pushing Securities Firms to Trim Offline Presence

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Securities companies in South Korea have shuttered more than 800 branches over the past seven years. As of the end of June, a total of 1,013 branches were being operated by 55 securities firms in the country, according to the Korea Financial Investment Association. This represents a 44.3 percent plunge [...]