SEOUL, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — In an ambitious push to curb waste and promote circular economy practices, the South Korean government has joined forces with local governments and private companies to recycle discarded election banners into construction materials, car interiors, and eco-conscious consumer products. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on Thursday [...]
SEOUL, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop boy group Seventeen has appeared on U.S. NBC’s “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” performing “Thunder,” the lead track from its fifth full-length album “Happy Burstday,” according to the group’s agency, Pledis Entertainment. The performance, which aired Wednesday (U.S. time), featured synchronized choreography, dramatic lighting and props — including one [...]
SEOUL, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop idol group Super Junior will make a comeback with a new full-length album next month, the group’s agency said Thursday. Titled “Super Junior25,” in line with the name of the band’s 2005 debut album, “Super Junior05,” the band’s 12th studio album will drop July 8, according to SM [...]
SEOUL, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — A joint team of researchers from KAIST and Seoul National University has developed a groundbreaking liquid metal ink capable of shifting between rigid and flexible states depending on temperature, paving the way for next-generation wearable devices and medical implants. The team, led by Professor Jung Jae-woong of KAIST’s Department [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) – South Koreans are turning to the familiar voice of G-Dragon to soundtrack their commutes, according to a new analysis of music streaming habits on Melon, the country’s leading audio platform. Melon revealed Monday that the Big Bang frontman’s tracks were the most streamed by users during weekday commuting hours—specifically [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean Air announced Friday the release of its first upcycled merchandise using parts from a retired Airbus A380 aircraft, marking a new phase in the airline’s sustainability-driven product line. The carrier introduced two limited-edition items — name tags and golf ball markers — crafted from the fuselage of aircraft [...]
SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) – K-pop boy group Seventeen placed third on Billboard’s 2025 midyear Top Tours chart, earning $120.9 million from ticket sales. According to Billboard’s midyear boxscore report released on Wednesday (U.S. time), Seventeen sold 842,000 tickets across 30 shows on its latest “Right Here” world tour legs. The report covers the [...]
SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — J-Hope of K-pop supergroup BTS will release a new digital single next month, his agency said Thursday. The song titled “Killin’ It Girl (feat. GloRilla)” will drop June 13 at 1 p.m., according to BigHit Music. The agency described it as a hip-hop song that candidly captures the thrill [...]
MANILA, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean dramas are not just winning hearts in the Philippines — they’re reshaping drinking habits, too. Fueled by scenes of characters sharing drinks over grilled pork belly or mixing soju and beer, a growing number of Filipinos in their 20s and 30s are embracing Korea’s iconic green-bottle liquor. At [...]
SEOUL, May 29, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — Despite having more flood infrastructure than rural areas, South Korea’s major cities such as Seoul, Incheon, and Busan are at higher risk of flooding, according to a new artificial intelligence-driven study. A joint research team from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) and Kyungpook National University used [...]