SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest automaker, said Wednesday it has released a face-lifted version of its Tucson SUV. The front features a redesigned grille with angular shapes, and its rear bumper molding and skid plate have been expanded horizontally, Hyundai said in a statement. Inside, the face-lifted model [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A unique convenience store offering a diverse selection of over 200 ramen varieties has made its debut. Convenience store chain CU launched the industry’s inaugural ‘K-Ramen Specialty Convenience Store’ in Hongdae, Mapo-gu, Seoul, centering its theme around ramen—a product category that has been a driving force behind recent convenience store [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Tuesday the installation of complimentary Arisu vending machines at Seoul Station Plaza in Jung-gu, Seoul, a support center for the homeless. The term “Arisu” originates from an old Korean word denoting the Han River and the Yalu River, now serving as the brand [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea on Tuesday outlined a set of countermeasures to help curb the country’s high suicide rates, the highest among the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries. The government will introduce an expanded mental health care program to lower the country’s suicide rates from 25.2 per [...]
TONGYEONG, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province has been honored with the Presidential Prize at the 13th Child Safety Awards organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The city’s innovative use of oyster shell-based paving stones for children’s school routes played a pivotal role in securing this [...]
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 [...]