June, 1 (Korea Bizwire) –In an extraordinary effort to incentivize childbirth among its workers, the Booyoung Group, a major South Korean construction company, has paid out around 7 billion won to 66 employees who had babies, awarding each new parent the equivalent of 100 million won per child. The eye-popping “birthrate bonuses,” which were granted [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A towering new public art installation, standing 32 meters tall, is set to become a landmark in the heart of Seoul. On May 30, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it would be holding an opening ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on May 31 for the “Rain Veil” artwork at the [...]
DAEJEON, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) – In an emulation of the sky’s ultimate predator, scientists have developed an object detection camera that mimics the structure and capabilities of an eagle’s eye, including the ability to perceive ultraviolet light. The Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) announced on May 30 that [...]
SEOUL, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has announced plans to launch a pilot program for a new “smart toll” system on the nation’s highways, an initiative launched in collaboration with the Korea Expressway Corporation. The trial, slated to commence on May 28 for a one-year period, aims [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Gangnam District in Seoul has rolled out an innovative “Training for All” program to bolster its employees’ disaster response capabilities after three months of development, officials announced on May 23. The distinctive program breaks down emergency procedures from initial incident to recovery into 25 steps, presenting them through an interactive, [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As young people grapple with the enduring footprint of their digital pasts, South Korea’s “Eraser Service” has emerged as a lifeline, enabling them to scrub embarrassing posts and personal information from the internet. The service, launched last year as a pilot program and now in full operation by the Personal [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea braces for the sweltering summer months, the government has stepped up efforts to prevent heat-related illnesses among outdoor workers, fortifying weather forecasts and increasing inspections at vulnerable workplaces. According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Meteorological Administration, the weather agency will provide customized [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to curb carbon emissions through everyday actions against climate change, Songpa District in the South Korean capital will hold a contest for apartment complexes to reduce food waste from June through October, officials announced on May 21. The competition aims to encourage residents of larger residential buildings, [...]
SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) – This weekend, the banks of the Han River in Seoul will become an unusual stage for citizens to showcase their diverse talents, from sleep prowess to singing and dancing skills. On Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m., the Seoul Metropolitan Government will host the “Han River Sleep Masters Competition” on [...]
SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Shinsegae Live Shopping, a leading home shopping platform in South Korea, has introduced an industry-first ‘AI Broadcast Summary’ service that leverages artificial intelligence to directly analyze and summarize live broadcasts, the company announced on May 16. This innovative service employs AI technology to identify key product features and points of [...]