SEOUL, July 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s major department stores are turning to the food business as part of efforts to defend against deteriorating performance resulting from an economic slump and contraction in consumption. Shinsegae Department Store has launched a complete renovation of the food court in its Gangnam outlet for the first time [...]
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 [...]
SEOUL, July 8 (Korea Bizwire) —Idle mobile games, a genre of mobile gaming that has previously received limited attention in the mainstream, have recently gained popularity among young people. Idle games are characterized by simple and repetitive gestures that allow players to enjoy the game without requiring much interaction. They minimize the need for [...]
SEOUL, July 5 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of apprehended drug offenders surged to a record high of 18,395 last year, driven by crimes among young people and foreigners, a prosecution report showed Wednesday. According to the 2022 white paper on drug crimes published by the Supreme Prosecutors Office, the figure marks an upsurge of [...]
SEOUL, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) —On July 4, Kyodo News reported that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had issued a final report on the plan to discharge contaminated water from Fukushima into the ocean, stating that it was in line with safety standards. According to the IAEA report, the release of treated water from [...]
SEOUL, July 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Japanese products are making significant strides in the imported beer market. Previously, Japanese beers experienced a significant decline in market share due to product boycotts, allowing Chinese and Dutch beers to claim the top two spots for the last couple of years. The popularity of Japanese beer is evident [...]
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 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Artificial intelligence (AI) models, which utilize machine-learned photos of K-pop girl group members collected illicitly, are being extensively distributed online. CivitAI, a platform for sharing generative AI models, hosts numerous AI datasets derived from learned photos of popular K-pop girl groups such as Le Sserafim. The published files consist [...]
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 [...]