SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Fierce talent competition has prompted Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix to ease hiring criteria in the semiconductor industry. In response to a critical shortage of skilled labor in the semiconductor industry, both Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix have adopted a strategic approach to attract talent. Notably, SK Hynix has recently [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of monthly active users on two social media platforms of U.S.-based Meta has fallen recently, reflecting the rising woes over fake news and scams on these services, data showed Sunday. According to the mobile index data from industry tracker IGAWorks, the number of active Instagram users came [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a world where preferences, behaviors, and attitudes change rapidly according to circumstances and currents, the normalization of paradoxes has become a defining feature of recent consumer trends. On December 8, Daehong Communications released its ’2024 D.Life Signal’ report, forecasting the upcoming consumer trends and outlining brand marketing strategies to [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Starting from December 15, a significant relaxation of existing regulations for remote medical consultations, including allowing first-time consultations during evenings and holidays, will be implemented in South Korea. However, the response from the industry, touted as beneficiaries of these changes, is not as positive as anticipated. The prevailing sentiment stems [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – Foreign video streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+ are exerting significant influence on compensation for Korean actors, contributing to a surge in industry costs. With deep pockets, these platforms are actively acquiring top-tier actors and premium content. Reports indicate that Lee Jung-jae is poised to command approximately 1 billion [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – As “godoksa,” or solitary death, becomes a pressing social concern, a recent survey unveils that the average South Korean believes there is a 32 percent chance of facing such a fate. Godoksa refers to an isolated demise, where an individual passes away alone, disconnected from family, relatives, and others, with [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent survey conducted by the Korean Employment Information Service (KEIS), it has been revealed that over 50 percent of individuals aged 65 to 79, who have surpassed the legal retirement age of 60, express a strong desire to continue working. Surprisingly, approximately 1 in 5 of these individuals [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –In a recent episode of online drama, a promotional video for the popular game ‘MapleStory’ found itself in the crosshairs of male-centric communities, with many branding it as a symbol of misandry. However, as the details unfolded, it was revealed that the artist behind the controversial illustration that included a [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – For many North Korean defectors in South Korea, arriving here in one piece is one thing, but finding a job to support themselves in the capitalist society is another mission. Lee Hye-young, 39, still remembers the first few months into her job at a company that makes filters for [...]
JEJU, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – On November 25, Jeju Island hosted the inaugural ‘Plogging with the Southern Bottlenose Dolphin’ event at Hyeopjae Beach in Jeju City, aiming to protect marine life along the island’s coast, particularly the endangered southern bottlenose dolphin, while also raising awareness about the importance of maintaining clean waters around Jeju. The [...]