SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Korea Bizwire) –In a concerning development for wildlife conservation, the water deer (Hydropotes inermis argyropus) in South Korea are embroiled in a struggle for survival. Classified as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the water deer shares its precarious status with renowned fauna such as lions, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In a dramatic turn of events, the medical community in South Korea has launched a series of protests, including mass resignations by resident doctors and a collective leave of absence by medical students, in opposition to the government’s plans to increase medical school admissions. This move has sparked widespread concern [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – SBW Group has declared its commitment to addressing South Korea’s declining birth rates by offering substantial childbirth incentives to its employees. During a campaign launch ceremony held at its headquarters in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, the conglomerate announced that from January 1 of this year, employees with over five years of service [...]
TOKYO, Feb. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – On February 22, a significant controversy resurfaced as the Japanese government, local municipalities, and certain conservative media outlets reiterated their contentious claim over Dokdo, an islet Korea asserts sovereignty over, but Japan refers to as “Takeshima.” This assertion was made during the observance of what is known as “Takeshima Day,” [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – While South Koreans’ quality of life has seen some improvement, the country continues to rank near the bottom among OECD member nations in terms of life satisfaction. According to a recent report from Statistics Korea, the life satisfaction score for South Koreans in 2022 was 6.5, a slight increase of [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – CreateTrip, a platform catering to inbound travelers in South Korea, announced on February 21 that fried chicken emerged as the most popular menu item among foreign tourists visiting Korea last year, based on an analysis of dining transaction data. According to CreateTrip, fried chicken led the transaction count among [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has revealed that a higher resting heart rate is associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes, a chronic condition. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency reported that the National Institute of Health used data from 8,313 participants aged 40 and above, who took part in [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Semiconductor firms worldwide are engaged in fierce competition to secure a leading position in cutting-edge foundry process technology, particularly driven by the surging demand in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market. Companies are forming strategic alliances with strong partners to enhance their competitiveness in this rapidly growing sector. Samsung Electronics [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in South Korea are facing scrutiny as disparities in subsidy amounts, particularly between Tesla’s Model Y RWD and Hyundai’s Ioniq 6, spark debates on potential favoritism towards domestic car manufacturers. The Ministry of Environment, responsible for the subsidy program, has revamped the subsidy structure to favor [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study by the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity reveals that 2 in 5 adults in South Korea fall into the obese category, with the prevalence of extreme obesity nearly tripling over the past 10 years. The study, utilizing data from the National Health Insurance Service and [...]