SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly 80 years after Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule, a majority of South Koreans believe remnants of pro-Japanese collaboration remain unaddressed, according to a new survey released Wednesday by the Heritage of Korean Independence (HKI). The nationwide poll, conducted August 1–7 by Korea Data World, found that 70.9% [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — More than 3 million South Koreans have now officially pledged to forego life-sustaining treatment in favor of a dignified death, reflecting a growing acceptance of end-of-life decisions under the nation’s “Right to Die” law. As of August 9, 2023, a total of 3,003,177 people have registered their intention to refuse [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Following the recent U.S.-South Korea trade agreement, South Korea’s shipbuilding stocks have seen a significant rise, propelling related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to top performance rankings. The surge in stock prices has drawn substantial interest from individual investors, sparking speculation on whether the upward trend will continue. As of August 8, [...]
JINJU, South Korea, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The Jinju National Museum is on track to surpass 100,000 subscribers on YouTube, a significant milestone for a regional national museum, fueled by the success of its popular content series Firepower Joseon. Launched on September 27, 2020, the series presents easy-to-understand videos that explore Joseon-era weaponry and military [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of young South Korean professionals say they are willing to change jobs solely for a salary increase, underscoring rising dissatisfaction with pay across age groups. According to a new survey released Thursday by job portal JobKorea, 43.1% of workers in their 20s said they would switch [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The government on Thursday announced a series of measures aimed at boosting consumer sentiment in non-metropolitan regions as part of its broader economic stimulus plan. Under the latest plan, consumers who spend 50,000 won (US$36) or more using credit cards at small businesses outside the capital area, such as [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — As environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles become more embedded in Korean business and society, a growing number of young consumers—particularly Generation Z—are aligning their purchasing behavior with personal values and ethical considerations. According to a recent survey released by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on [...]
SEOUL, August 5 (Korea Bizwire) — A wave of civil lawsuits has emerged in South Korea following the country’s first court ruling last month recognizing psychological damages linked to the controversial “December 3 Martial Law” plan, a move that has reignited public scrutiny over the failed emergency military order. According to legal sources, two separate [...]
As tip jars quietly appear in restaurants, backlash grows against what many see as creeping Americanization of service culture SEOUL, August 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of South Koreans are voicing frustration over the appearance of tip boxes in local restaurants, igniting debate over whether a foreign practice should be grafted onto a [...]
As ad revenue declines, South Korean digital creators shift toward memberships, merch, and multi-platform branding strategies SEOUL, August 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Once fueled by the chase for views and viral content, South Korea’s YouTubers are increasingly transforming into entrepreneurs, diversifying their revenue streams and treating their channels as full-fledged personal brands. According to industry sources [...]