SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – The government plans to permit the sale of exchange-traded funds tracking the greenhouse gas emission trading market beginning next year as part of efforts to activate the country’s sluggish emission trading, officials said Wednesday. The move by the government’s emission rights allocation committee comes as trading prices of the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Korea Bizwire) —Over the past five years, there has been a significant decline in the number of postpartum nurses in Gyeonggi Province, with a reduction of 16 percent. This decline can be attributed to several factors, including the ongoing decrease in the birth rate and the challenges faced by businesses during the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) —Hyeri, a South Korean actress and former member of the girl group Girls’ Day, recently grabbed headlines when she disclosed an unsettling experience with a foreign airline. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Hyeri shared her ordeal: “I had diligently booked my flight a month and a half in advance, securing [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea grapples with a series of “don’t-ask-why” crimes targeting random people, one common trait stands out among the suspects behind the recent killings. They showed signs of being “reclusive loners,” largely shut out from outside contact for months and, in some cases, even years. In May, Jung [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study found that four out of every 10 Instagram accounts belonging to large companies in South Korea were found to be posting misleading environmental content, a practice known as “greenwashing.” This often confuses consumers, making them think the companies are more environmentally friendly than they actually are. [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — As fear of recent stabbing rampages spreads throughout South Korea, the debate surrounding gaming and its potential impact on violence resurfaces. Just last week, the prosecution apprehended Cho Seon, a 33-year-old individual responsible for the deadly stabbing rampage near Sillim Station in southern Seoul that occurred last month. The [...]
SEOUL, July 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The criteria for Koreans choosing an apartment, the most common form of housing in the country, are undergoing a transformation. In the past, the proximity to subway stations, known as ‘Yeokssekwon’ or station areas, was considered an essential factor due to its emphasis on transportation convenience. However, there is [...]
SEOUL, July 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Earlier this month, a video depicting animals in distressing conditions, including a lion with visible ribs, generated significant controversy. The Busan Alliance for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, an organization dedicated to animal protection, shared the video on social media, shedding light on the Bukyeong Zoo in Gimhae, [...]
SEOUL, July 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Virtual idols have emerged as a new mainstream phenomenon, gaining popularity among Gen Z (born 1997-2006) fandom. Previously considered a niche interest, virtual idols are now capturing the attention of teenagers who are comfortable with advanced technologies like the metaverse, motion capture, and virtual reality (VR). Experts note that [...]
SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A majority of the park golf courses built along waterways such as the Nakdong River and the Han River have been found to be illegal. Park golf is gaining popularity as a sport among the aging population, but it is also becoming a social problem due to its negative [...]