SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The 2023 AFC Asian Cup held in Qatar has led to a significant increase in users of Coupang Play, which holds the online broadcasting rights for the event. The service, affiliated with Coupang, has been expanding its user base through an aggressive strategy of securing sports broadcasting rights combined with [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study suggests that if current levels of greenhouse gas emissions persist, the number of summer fatalities in Seoul could increase by up to 82% by the late 21st century. Even with efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, the increase in mortality rate could reach 23%. Published in the Journal [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., said Sunday it will launch four new vehicles, including two electric models, this year to strengthen its presence in the domestic market. GM Korea plans to introduce two pure electric models — the Cadillac Lyriq SUV and the [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Online video sharing platform YouTube has decided to award verification labels to channels operated by verified medical professionals such as doctors and nurses in South Korea, and to recommend these channels more prominently. According to ICT industry insiders, YouTube has been accepting applications since January 30 for its “YouTube Health” [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics’ latest AI-enabled smartphone, the Galaxy S24 series, has been found to have the lowest actual purchase price in South Korea compared to other countries worldwide. According to industry insiders, the actual purchase price of the Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB, sold through Samsung.com at a listed price of 1.69 [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Kakao Healthcare unveiled its new mobile service PASTA on February 1, a revolutionary tool powered by artificial intelligence aimed at managing blood sugar levels. The announcement came during a press briefing held at the Kakao Pangyo Agit in the Seoul suburb of Seongnam in Gyeonggi Province. During the event, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Complaints filed against AliExpress, the e-commerce retail platform of China’s Alibaba Group, in South Korea quintupled in 2023 from a year earlier, a local consumers’ association said Thursday. The number of complaints submitted to the Consumers Union of Korea (CUK) and the 1372 call center operated by the Korea [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Korea Bizwire) –Online shopping portal 11st has announced the launch of its new paid service, “AI Selling Coach,” set to debut on February 1. This service aims to provide sellers with optimal information using artificial intelligence. Building upon the existing “Seller Analytics” that offered insights into pricing, reviews, referral pages, and incoming [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – Doosan Bobcat Launches Korea’s First Commercial Hydrogen-Powered Forklift Doosan Bobcat has announced the commercialization of Korea’s first hydrogen-powered forklift, marking a significant milestone in the industry. On January 30, the company held a shipment ceremony for its first hydrogen forklift at its forklift factory in Incheon, highlighting the achievement. [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis has revealed that 80% of individuals living alone are at risk of ‘lonely death’, with one in four to five solo dwellers being classified as in the ‘medium to high-risk’ group. This finding comes from a survey conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs [...]