SEOUL, May 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A security guard and the owner of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle he was moving have decided to file a damages lawsuit against the German automaker and its South Korean subsidiaries, claiming the car experienced sudden unintended acceleration that caused an accident. Lawyer Ha Jong-sun from the law firm Namu, representing the [...]
DAEJEON, May 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A new robotic endoscope system that can maneuver freely and remove objects stuck in the airways without causing side effects has been developed by a research team in South Korea. The team, consisting of Kim Kiyoung, a senior researcher at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, and Chang Jae-won, [...]
SEOUL, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) – For those sensitive to caffeine or seeking to enjoy coffee without its stimulant effects, Starbucks in South Korea offers a decaffeinated option – one out of every 11 Americanos sold is now a decaf version. Starbucks announced on May 1 that the cumulative sales of decaffeinated coffee in South Korea [...]
SEOUL, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) – As travelers arrive at Incheon International Airport in South Korea, they are greeted by a captivating display of the nation’s traditional culture and scenic beauty through a series of videos. The National Palace Museum of Korea and the Cultural Heritage Administration announced on May 1 the premiere of four new [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will focus on fostering its console game sector over the next five years as part of efforts revive the country’s game industry, the culture ministry said Wednesday. Under the five-year plan to promote the game industry, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will work to expand [...]
TOKYO, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) – A memorial honoring Korean workers during Japan’s colonial occupation, which was dismantled by authorities in Gunma Prefecture in January, has been digitally resurrected through an augmented reality (AR) application, according to a report by the Asahi Shimbun on April 30. The “AR Korean Workers’ Memorial” app allows users to virtually [...]
UIJONGBU, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Gyeonggi Province, South Korea’s most populous province that surrounds the capital Seoul, has unveiled a new initiative aimed at promoting a work-life balance and addressing the country’s chronically low birth rate. The provincial government announced on April 30 that it will provide low-interest loans of up to 200 million won [...]
SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) – In the first quarter of this year, South Korea’s performing arts sector witnessed its highest ticket sales since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as revealed by data on Tuesday. According to statistics released by the Korea Performing Arts Box Office Information System, the collective box-office revenue from musicals, [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – When it comes to tying the knot in spectacular fashion, Seoul’s five-star hotels have become the epitome of extravagant nuptial celebrations for South Korea’s elite. From lush floral arrangements to opulent ballrooms bathed in verdant hues, these venues provide a backdrop worthy of a queen’s pristine white dress – an [...]
BUSAN, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A nationwide survey conducted by the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) to mark its 40th anniversary has revealed that mackerel, often referred to as the “people’s fish,” is the most popular seafood among South Koreans. According to the survey results on public perceptions released on April 28, 14% of respondents chose [...]