SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min, a pivotal figure in South Korean soccer, recently shared his thoughts on what it means to be truly “world-class” during an appearance on a popular YouTube entertainment show. In the episode of “Salon Drip 2″ released on September 3, Son responded to host Jang Do-yeon’s [...]
IKSAN, Aug. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Two South Korean university students have clinched the highest honor at the prestigious 2024 Red Dot Design Award for their groundbreaking medical device design. Wonkwang University announced on August 27 that Kim Sang-eun and Ma Seo-young, students from its Interior and Industrial Design Department, were awarded the “Best of the [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – BTS member Suga has issued a heartfelt apology following an investigation by police for operating an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol. “I deeply apologize for the disappointment and hurt I caused to my fans and everyone who loves me through my wrongful actions,” Suga wrote in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) –Kia Motors, the South Korean automaker, announced on August 21 a comprehensive plan to address safety concerns and boost customer confidence in its electric vehicles (EVs). The initiative, dubbed the Electric Vehicle Customer Care Plan, includes several key measures aimed at enhancing safety and transparency for Kia’s EV customers. Effective [...]
HAMYANG, Aug. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – For A, a 31-year-old Vietnamese worker, home in South Korea is a dormitory that defies expectations. Arriving in March with 35 colleagues under a seasonal worker agreement between Hamyang County and Vietnam’s Nam Tra My district, A initially harbored concerns about potentially harsh working conditions. Those worries have since dissipated. [...]
YANGYANG, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique blend of tradition and modern social initiatives, a matchmaking program at a Buddhist temple in South Korea drew the attention of high-ranking government officials focused on the country’s demographic challenges even before it was announced that this iteration of the event had been the most successful yet. [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Suga of K-pop superband BTS was fully drunk with a blood alcohol level of over 0.2 percent when he fell to the ground in Seoul earlier this week while driving an electric scooter, police said Friday. Suga has been booked for investigation after being found lying on the ground [...]
HAENAM, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The rural town of Haenam in South Jeolla Province is making notable strides in building family-friendly infrastructure through the operation of communal childcare spaces, an initiative that’s gaining traction in this part of South Korea. These shared childcare rooms, known locally as “gongdong yuga bang,” serve as collaborative spaces where [...]
GOYANG, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – On a muggy afternoon at the Haengju Ferry Terminal near the Han River, a specially trained dog named Alpha boarded a small boat, ready to demonstrate a groundbreaking technique in underwater search and rescue operations. Alpha, a scent evidence dog belonging to the Gyeonggi Northern Provincial Police Agency, is part [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant advancement for environmental science, researchers in South Korea have identified an enzyme capable of breaking down polyethylene, one of the most prevalent and persistent forms of plastic pollution. The discovery, announced on August 8 by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), could pave the way [...]