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 [...]
SEOUL, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — During the peak of the pandemic between 2020 and 2022, South Korea grappled with a troubling reality: the number of suicides, totaling 39,267, exceeded the count of coronavirus-related deaths, which stood at 32,056. This disconcerting trend has sparked serious concerns within the country. According to a recent report from [...]
SEOUL, June 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Despite a gradual increase in sleep duration among Koreans, the prevalence of inadequate sleep persists, accompanied by a concerning decline in sleep quality. Imbalanced sleep patterns pose a significant risk to mental health. The average amount of sleep South Koreans get has experienced a gradual increase over the past [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Jeju Samdasoo, one of the most popular bottled water brands in South Korea, joyfully announced its 25th anniversary celebration on Wednesday, accompanied by a remarkable achievement of cumulative sales exceeding 3.5 trillion won (US$2.68 billion). With an unwavering market dominance of 40 percent over the past five years, this [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — An animal shelter accommodating stray cats is under threat amid growing calls from NIMBYs to relocate the facility. Located on the rooftop of one of the Gangdong District Office buildings, the feral cat shelter is currently home to 15 stray cats that were found on the street and adopted by [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — A hospital’s prompt acknowledgement of medical malpractice in a procedure conducted on actress Han Ye-seul has sparked debate over the unfair treatment of patients in South Korea. Han garnered public support and sympathy after reports surfaced that a botched lipoma removal procedure had left her with visible scars, prompting a [...]
SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Four days ahead of “Bicycle Day” (April 22), the Ministry of the Interior and Safety held an event promoting cycling safety at Seoul’s Jamsil Sports Complex yesterday. Taking place in an area of the park reserved for learning cycling and practice for beginners, 538 Seoul children were taught safe [...]
SEOUL, April 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean Air has come under fire yet again, as heiress Cho Hyun-min stands accused of throwing a violent tantrum and hurling verbal abuse (and perhaps some water) during a meeting with an ad agency. Cho, the Korean Air senior vice president, is a younger sister of Cho Hyun-ah, the infamous [...]