SEOUL, Mar. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a revealing study on South Korea’s labor market dynamics and their impact on family planning, researchers have pointed to a stark disparity in birth rates between contract (irregular workers not covered by major insurance) and full-time corporate employees. The findings suggest that the fertility rate among women in [...]
SEOUL, March 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Major general hospitals have requested the government expand low-interest loans for them as the protracted walkout by trainee doctors has disrupted hospital operations, causing billions of won in deficits per day, sources said Friday. The walkout, which has continued for over three weeks, disrupted operations of major general hospitals [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean citizens holding a driver’s license issued in their home country can now acquire an Ohio driver’s license without undergoing further testing, as established by a recent agreement between the two regions. The Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) announced that it had entered into a ‘Mutual Recognition Agreement for [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – In recent years, the gaming industry in South Korea has seen a surge in competition from foreign companies, particularly from China. This trend has been gaining momentum as Chinese firms have expanded their capabilities and competitive edge, largely due to the restrictions on Korean companies entering the Chinese market imposed [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The proliferation of AI-generated cover songs that mimic the voices of famous singers has sparked controversy and raised legal concerns, as these ‘AI covers’ spread across YouTube, potentially infringing upon the rights of the artists involved. Legal experts warn that such activities, especially when they generate sponsorship or advertising revenue, [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – In the latest assessment of telecom operators’ efforts to protect users, LG U+ and SK Telecom have set a high standard by receiving the highest rating of “Outstanding.” In contrast, Apple’s App Store and Meta have struggled to improve, maintaining the lowest rating of “Poor” for another year. The evaluation, [...]
SEJONG, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – In a novel move towards sustainability, Samsung Electronics is set to utilize the waste heat generated from its semiconductor manufacturing processes for district heating purposes. This innovative approach was solidified through an agreement signed between Samsung Electronics and the Korea District Heating Corporation. The ceremony, held at Samsung’s Hwaseong campus, [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – A groundbreaking study has found that workers transitioning from regular to irregular employment are twice as likely to contemplate suicide compared to their counterparts who remain in regular employment. This significant discovery was made possible through the use of machine learning technology, traditionally employed in the business sector for analyzing [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Recent research has revealed that individuals who quit smoking for an extended period can dramatically lower their risk of developing cancer. The study, conducted by a team led by Oh Jin-yyung and Park Eun-jung at the National Cancer Center Graduate School of Cancer Science and Policy, found that those who [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to boost national defense capabilities against the escalating threat of drone-related incidents, South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT; the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport; and the National Intelligence Service have come together to establish dedicated anti-drone training facilities. This initiative was formalized through a Memorandum [...]