SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — A significant share of South Korean investors’ holdings in overseas-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are concentrated in high-risk leveraged products, raising concerns about potential losses and the need for regulatory overhaul, according to a new report by the Korea Capital Market Institute. As of June 2025, South Korean investors held [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — As daily life becomes increasingly reliant on digital tools, a new government survey has found that nearly one in 12 South Korean adults lacks the basic digital skills needed to navigate common tasks such as booking train tickets through an app, checking online invitations, or sending money via banking apps. [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — As Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo grabs global headlines with a 7 billion won diamond engagement ring, South Korea is witnessing its own wave of extravagant marriage proposals. Social media is awash with images of luxury handbags, five-star hotel suites, and designer jewelry, reflecting a growing trend of high-end courtship [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15(Korea Bizwire) — August 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the introduction of comprehensive property trust services in South Korea, but industry experts warn the system remains largely symbolic, hindered by outdated regulations. Despite growing interest in asset management services amid rising household wealth, comprehensive property trusts—which allow financial institutions to collectively manage [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Netflix has emerged as the most satisfying streaming service for South Korean consumers, with content diversity ranking as the top factor influencing platform choice, according to a government survey released August 14. The Korea Consumer Agency polled 1,500 users — 300 each from Netflix, Disney+, Wavve, Coupang Play and [...]
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 [...]