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North Gyeongsang Unveils Bold Plan to Transform Coastal Economy with Salmon Farming, Year-Round Tourism

ANDONG, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – North Gyeongsang Province announced on November 14 a comprehensive “Maritime and Fisheries Transformation” plan aimed at revitalizing its East Sea coastal fishing industry and leisure tourism sector. The ambitious initiative includes a significant shift in aquaculture strategy, with plans to invest 140 billion won through 2030 to transition from traditional [...]

Bibigo Partners with ‘Squid Game’ for Global Food Campaign

SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – CJ CheilJedang’s Bibigo brand is set to launch a global collaboration with Netflix’s hit series “Squid Game” Season 2, marking a significant partnership between South Korea’s leading food brand and entertainment content. The food giant announced on November 14 that the collaborative campaign will roll out across 14 countries, including [...]

S. Korean Shipyards Anticipate Greater U.S. Biz Opportunities after Trump’s Call for Cooperation

SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean shipyards appear upbeat over potential opportunities to expand their business in America after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s call for more bilateral cooperation in the sector. In his phone conversation with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol following his election victory last week, Trump said the U.S. seeks to work [...]

Gov’t Unveils Measures to Address Consumer Complaints in Wedding Industry

SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The government unveiled a package of measures aimed at addressing long-standing consumer complaints in the wedding industry Thursday, which has often been cited as a significant factor driving up the high costs of marriage. The measures were introduced at an economic ministers’ meeting in Seoul, led by Finance Minister [...]

S. Korea Unveils Measures to Boost Productivity of Service Industry

SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — The government on Thursday unveiled a package of measures, such as preferential interest rates and incentives, aimed at developing the domestic service industry as a new engine of growth. The measures were introduced during an economy-related ministers’ meeting held in Seoul, presided over by Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok, who [...]

Celebrity Chef Paik Says Will ‘Drastically’ Increase Korean Restaurants in Overseas Markets

SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Bornga and Saemaeul Restaurant are some of the more popular Korean restaurant brands frequently visited by South Korean tourists and local residents alike in many countries around the globe for a taste of popular Korean dishes seen on Korean TV shows. And Paik Jong-won, a more popular TV personality [...]

HS Hyosung Vice Chairman to Head APEC’s Business Advisory Council

SEOUL, Nov. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – HS Hyosung Corp. Vice Chairman Cho Hyun-sang has been appointed to head the business advisory council of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI) said Wednesday. Cho was unanimously elected as chair of the 2025 APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) at the fourth [...]

Supply Chain Shifts Under Trump Presidency Could Reshape Global Logistics, Korean Report Says

SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – A new report suggests that South Korean companies should proactively secure logistics infrastructure in the southeastern United States and along the U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico, anticipating these regions’ emergence as key global supply chain hubs under a potential second Trump administration. The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry [...]

Paramount to Build First Asian Theme Park in South Korea with Shinsegae Group

SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a major development for South Korea’s entertainment industry, Shinsegae Group, led by Chairman Chung Yong-jin, has announced plans to partner with U.S. entertainment conglomerate Paramount to create a massive international theme park, marking Paramount’s first such venture outside North America. The 4.57 trillion won project, named Star Bay City, [...]

K-Pop Star’s Social Media Mix-Up Sparks Debate Over Condom Brand’s Marketing Strategy

SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Controversy has erupted after Eric, a member of K-pop group The Boyz, mistakenly shared photos of condoms packaged to look like Pepero snacks on social media, prompting an apology from the condom manufacturer Bareun Saenggak. The incident occurred on November 11 when Eric posted a handwritten letter to fans for [...]