SEOUL, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Audi Korea announced on Tuesday the launch of the Audi A7 55 TFSI e quattro Premium, the first plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model of their premium four-door coupe. With a 2.0L four-cylinder TFSI engine and electric motor, it delivers 367 horsepower and 51.0 kilograms of torque, reaching 0-60 mph in [...]
SEOUL, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Lotte Asahi Liquor announced on Tuesday its plans to launch the Asahi Superdry Draft Beer Can as an exclusive Korean design product on July 11. The Asahi Superdry Draft Beer Can, known for its bubbling effect upon opening and its resemblance to draft beer at restaurants, was initially introduced [...]
SEOUL, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of South Koreans are planning to travel overseas this year amid an endemic COVID-19 era. Global credit card giant Visa Inc. conducted a nationwide survey of 1,000 adults over 18 years of age, in which 55.1 percent of respondents said they planned to travel abroad within [...]
YONGIN, July 2 (Korea Bizwire) –The animals at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi province, endured an extremely hot day on Monday, but they managed to cope in their own unique ways. Zookeepers, veterinarians, and other managers closely monitored the animals’ well-being and provided them with tailored diets to ensure they remained healthy in the scorching heat. [...]
SEOUL, July 3 (Korea Bizwire) — A Korean artist has been attracting attention in the U.S. with a charcoal statue installed at the Rockefeller Center Channel Gardens in New York. The artwork is part of the “Issu du Feu” series by Lee Bae, who has been utilizing charcoal as his medium for over three decades. [...]
SEOUL, July 2 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics announced on Sunday the introduction of a new kiosk aimed at enhancing accessibility for individuals who are particularly vulnerable to using digital devices in stores. These kiosks feature a low-vision mode with larger text and a clearer screen, as well as a low-standing mode to accommodate customers [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Convenience stores are capitalizing on the growing demand for whiskey by launching exclusive whiskey open runs. These limited-time events offer discounted prices on rare and sought-after products, enticing whiskey enthusiasts and fostering customer loyalty. BGF Retail recently announced that CU, their convenience store brand, will host a unique “Let-Ju-Go” [...]
BORYEONG, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — This year’s Boryeong Mud Festival, one of South Korea’s most celebrated summer events, is scheduled to be held from July 21 to August 6, which is a week longer than in previous years, organizers said Thursday. The organizing committee under the municipal government has increased the number of festivities [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) –Chinese robotic home appliance manufacturer Ecovacs held a press conference on Friday in Seoul to introduce new products and discuss their business plans for Korea. Established in 1998, Ecovacs specializes in robotic home appliances, particularly robot vacuum cleaners. They entered the Korean market in 2017 and have introduced the Winbot [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of Justice said Thursday it will extend the validity period of the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA), the online travel permit system for foreign tourists. Currently set at two years, the validity period will be extended to three years, effective from Monday. However, teenagers and elderly individuals [...]