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YouTuber’s Cloned Dog Ignites Ethical Firestorm

YouTuber’s Cloned Dog Ignites Ethical Firestorm

SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Korea Bizwire) –In a recent development that has stirred considerable controversy, a YouTuber successfully cloned their deceased pet dog, leading to the birth of two puppies. This act has drawn sharp criticism from animal protection organizations, which have denounced the practice of dog cloning as both dangerous and unethical. The YouTuber, who [...]

South Korea’s Education Sector Faces Challenges as Low Birth Rates Lead to Declining School-Age Population

South Korea’s Education Sector Faces Challenges as Low Birth Rates Lead to Declining School-Age Population

SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Korea Bizwire) –South Korea is witnessing a significant impact on its education sector due to a sharp decline in the school-age population, a consequence of the country’s critically low birth rate. This year, the number of students entering elementary school has fallen below 400,000, and it’s anticipated to soon drop below 300,000. [...]

South Korean Courts Revisit Tattoo Regulations as Public Opinion Shifts

South Korean Courts Revisit Tattoo Regulations as Public Opinion Shifts

SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Korea Bizwire) –More than 30 years since the Supreme Court of South Korea ruled that allowing non-medical professionals to perform tattoo procedures was illegal, recent lower court rulings have sparked a significant shift. These rulings have declared that cosmetic practices such as eyebrow tattooing, also known as semi-permanent makeup, are not illegal. [...]

One Year After Fatal Crowd Crush, Victims and Families Continue to Grapple with the Tragedy

One Year After Fatal Crowd Crush, Victims and Families Continue to Grapple with the Tragedy

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A year after the deadly crowd crush in Seoul’s Itaewon district that claimed 159 lives, survivors and bereaved families still seek the truth behind the bungled disaster response and a proper closure to their loss. The crowd crush, the deadliest ever in South Korea, took place in the nightlife [...]

Postpartum Care Landscape: Fewer Centers, Soaring Costs, and Social Disparities

Postpartum Care Landscape: Fewer Centers, Soaring Costs, and Social Disparities

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 [...]

South Korean Online Shoppers Face Issues with International Services

South Korean Online Shoppers Face Issues with International Services

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 [...]

‘Don’t-ask-why’ Crimes Point to Reclusiveness as a Growing Problem Among Young South Koreans

‘Don’t-ask-why’ Crimes Point to Reclusiveness as a Growing Problem Among Young South Koreans

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 [...]

Rising Fear of Stabbing Rampages Spurs Gaming-violence Debate in S. Korea

Rising Fear of Stabbing Rampages Spurs Gaming-violence Debate in S. Korea

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 [...]

Changing Apartment Preferences: Green Spaces and Comfort Take Priority in Korea’s Housing Market

Changing Apartment Preferences: Green Spaces and Comfort Take Priority in Korea’s Housing Market

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 [...]

Controversial Video of Neglected Lion Sparks Change and Prompts Reflection on the Future of Zoos

Controversial Video of Neglected Lion Sparks Change and Prompts Reflection on the Future of Zoos

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, [...]