SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday introduced a tagless fare payment system at 12 subway stations on the Ui-Sinseol Light Rail Transit (excluding Bomun Station) in collaboration with transportation card issuer Tmoney Co. This marks the world’s first introduction of a tagless system in a subway network. The term [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey has revealed that two-thirds of South Korean teachers have experienced verbal abuse, while around 20 percent have experienced physical threats and violence. Furthermore, 40 percent of teachers exhibit severe depression symptoms, while 17 percent have contemplated suicide. The Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union and Green [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6, (Korea Bizwire) – The resurgence of city cars, a segment that has long been overlooked, is now gaining momentum. In August, three city car models ranked among the top 10 in domestic passenger vehicle registrations. This surge in popularity can be attributed to several factors, including higher vehicle prices, rising fuel costs, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – In the realm of imported automobiles, there has been a noticeable shift in consumer preferences. Interest in diesel sedans and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) is waning, while electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining significant popularity. In particular, the market for imported electric passenger cars saw a significant milestone in August this [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — In the global premium TV market, Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc., two major players, have long engaged in a competitive battle for supremacy at IFA, the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances trade show, widely seen as the annual “TV battleground.” Their rivalry has manifested in [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Sept. 15 will mark the 60th anniversary of Korean ramen’s birth. In its early days, ramen (Korean instant noodles) was considered the quintessential “common people’s food” — a quick and simple meal. However, it has now evolved into a global culinary phenomenon, leading the charge in domestic food exports. [...]
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 [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — More than 7 out of every 10 South Koreans are opposed to Japan’s release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, a public opinion poll showed Friday. The survey conducted on 1,000 South Korean adults on Tuesday and Wednesday by Research View showed 72.4 percent [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul’s art scene is expected to bustle with a wide selection of exhibitions and events opening next week. These events coincide with the second edition of the international art fair Frieze Seoul that overlaps with the local art fair Kiaf. Frieze Seoul, a prestigious contemporary art fair by leading [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean webtoons that serve as sources for dramas are experiencing a surge in both viewership and revenue, driven by the popularity of the corresponding live-action series. Following the premiere of the Disney+ superhero series “Moving” on Aug. 9, the eponymous webtoon secured the highest position in terms of [...]