SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Gangnam District in Seoul has rolled out an innovative “Training for All” program to bolster its employees’ disaster response capabilities after three months of development, officials announced on May 23. The distinctive program breaks down emergency procedures from initial incident to recovery into 25 steps, presenting them through an interactive, [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As young people grapple with the enduring footprint of their digital pasts, South Korea’s “Eraser Service” has emerged as a lifeline, enabling them to scrub embarrassing posts and personal information from the internet. The service, launched last year as a pilot program and now in full operation by the Personal [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea braces for the sweltering summer months, the government has stepped up efforts to prevent heat-related illnesses among outdoor workers, fortifying weather forecasts and increasing inspections at vulnerable workplaces. According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Meteorological Administration, the weather agency will provide customized [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to curb carbon emissions through everyday actions against climate change, Songpa District in the South Korean capital will hold a contest for apartment complexes to reduce food waste from June through October, officials announced on May 21. The competition aims to encourage residents of larger residential buildings, [...]
SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) – This weekend, the banks of the Han River in Seoul will become an unusual stage for citizens to showcase their diverse talents, from sleep prowess to singing and dancing skills. On Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m., the Seoul Metropolitan Government will host the “Han River Sleep Masters Competition” on [...]
SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Shinsegae Live Shopping, a leading home shopping platform in South Korea, has introduced an industry-first ‘AI Broadcast Summary’ service that leverages artificial intelligence to directly analyze and summarize live broadcasts, the company announced on May 16. This innovative service employs AI technology to identify key product features and points of [...]
SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced on May 16 that it is introducing a ‘Gift Funding’ campaign to cater to consumers who desire practical gifts for special occasions. Building upon last year’s successful ‘Bespoke Wedding Funding’ initiative targeted at engaged couples, the company has expanded the scope to encompass a broader range of [...]
SEOUL, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) – A young American girl’s emotional unboxing of a birthday gift containing Samyang Foods’ wildly popular Buldak Carbonara Ramen went viral last month, amassing over 100 million views across social media platforms like TikTok. After momentarily losing her words upon revealing the pink packaging of the spicy South Korean instant noodles, [...]
SEOUL, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Visitors to the British Museum’s Korean galleries can now hear a decidedly contemporary soundtrack as they view ancient treasures: audio explanations by the members of NewJeans, one of South Korea’s biggest K-pop girl group. The group’s agency, ADOR, said on May 14 that the quintet had volunteered to record descriptions, [...]
SEOUL, May 14 (Korea Bizwire) – A South Korean highway employee who pioneered the use of color-coded lane markers at highway exits over a decade ago has been awarded one of the country’s highest civilian honors. On May 11, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety held a Government Innovation Awards ceremony, bestowing honors on six [...]