SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – In recent weeks, the rapid spread of mycoplasma pneumonia in China, particularly among children, has raised concerns in neighboring countries, including South Korea, India, and Taiwan. Medical professionals in South Korea are issuing warnings, suggesting that the response from local health authorities might be too lax, potentially leading to a [...]
SEOUL, Dec 5 (Korea Bizwire) – A press conference was convened at Seoul Station Plaza on the afternoon of December 4 to announce the 2023 Homeless Memorial Action, organized by the 2023 Homeless Memorial Action Coordinating Committee. The participants of this initiative are committed to engaging in activities aimed at bolstering the human rights and [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent survey conducted by the Korean Employment Information Service (KEIS), it has been revealed that over 50 percent of individuals aged 65 to 79, who have surpassed the legal retirement age of 60, express a strong desire to continue working. Surprisingly, approximately 1 in 5 of these individuals [...]
ULSAN, Dec. 03 (Korea Bizwire) – Ulsan, a prominent migratory birding destination in Korea, announced on Saturday the commencement of daily operations for an ecological education center dedicated to rooks (Corvus frugilegus) at the Taehwa River Ecotourism Experience Center throughout December. The Taehwa River Ecotourism Council will oversee the center, serving as a comprehensive Biological [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) —As the year-end festivities approach, leading hotels in Seoul are captivating customers with a series of Christmas products, with particular attention drawn to a 300,000 won hotel cake. According to industry insiders, The Shilla Seoul is offering a limited-edition cake called “The Taste of Luxury,” priced at 300,000 won. This [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – For many North Korean defectors in South Korea, arriving here in one piece is one thing, but finding a job to support themselves in the capitalist society is another mission. Lee Hye-young, 39, still remembers the first few months into her job at a company that makes filters for [...]
Coupang Play has introduced the series ‘University Wars’ featuring students from renowned universities engaging in a competition that puts the reputation of their respective institutions on the line. (Photo: a screenshot of Coupang Play’s ‘University Wars’) SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In a notable addition to its original programming, Coupang Play has introduced the series [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Following the successful culmination of the 12th Seoul Record Fair, Korea’s premier vinyl festival, there has been a notable resurgence in the popularity of vinyl within the country. The two-day event, hosted at COEX in Seoul on November 18 and 19, has experienced consistent growth since its inception in 2011. [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of marriages between South Koreans and foreign spouses rose by the most last year as the stable COVID-19 situation promoted people’s cross-border movements, the statistics agency said Wednesday. The number of “multicultural marriages” jumped 25.1 percent on-year to reach 17,428 in 2022, according to the data from [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Over 85,000 foreign nationals own a house in South Korea, with Chinese possessing more than half of real estate properties held by foreigners in the country, government data showed Wednesday. A total of 85,358 foreign nationals owned a house in South Korea as of end-June, up 4.6 percent from [...]