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 [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking reveal that is expected to herald a complete paradigm shift in vehicle propulsion, Hyundai and Kia have revealed a new drive system that integrates essential vehicle components within the wheel. This innovation liberates the space between the wheels, allowing for the implementation of novel designs or the [...]
WONJU, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to enhance road safety, the Gangwon branch of the Korea Expressway Corporation has undertaken a project since last month to affix reflective tape and sleepy-eye stickers to cargo trucks, as well as replace rear reflectors at no cost. The initiative’s primary goal is to boost the visibility [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean office software company Hancom Inc. said Tuesday it plans to launch an artificial intelligence-based assistance software similar to Copilot by Microsoft Corp. next year. According to Hancom CEO Kim Yeon-su, the company aims to release a trial version of the program, tentatively named Hancom Assistant, in the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Which age group of Korean drivers exhibits the best driving skills? Based on a recent survey conducted by T-Map Mobility, it was determined that men in their mid-40s to early 50s and women in their 60s stand out as the most proficient drivers. T-Map Mobility conducted an analysis of the [...]
SEJONG, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s industry ministry said Friday it plans to closely monitor the supply of hydrogen for automobiles amid supply disruptions in the central region. The government hosted a meeting with officials from hydrogen producers, retailers and regional governments to address the ongoing shortage, according to the Ministry of Trade, [...]