SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) —A recent survey has revealed that a majority of South Korean consumers are recognizing the need for a shift in holiday gifting practices. Often, holiday gifts are deemed excessively priced and overpackaged. With the Chuseok holiday season approaching, it’s worth noting that meat is the most coveted food gift across [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The Presidential Committee of National Cohesion (PCNC) has put forward a proposal for a “national survey” aimed at helping individuals who are socially isolated and reclusive to reintegrate into everyday life. In a briefing held at the Government Complex in Seoul on Wednesday, the PCNC unveiled a series of [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday introduced a tagless fare payment system at 12 subway stations on the Ui-Sinseol Light Rail Transit (excluding Bomun Station) in collaboration with transportation card issuer Tmoney Co. This marks the world’s first introduction of a tagless system in a subway network. The term [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Eight out of 10 expats in South Korea said they were “satisfied” with their life here, but around 20 percent of foreigners here experienced discrimination, a survey showed Wednesday. Around 40.8 percent of the respondents said they were “extremely satisfied” with their life in South Korea, while another batch [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Since the latter part of last year, South Korean gaming industry has encountered challenges, marked by a decline in performance resulting from the easing of social distancing measures and the increasing popularity of foreign games. This downturn has led to a flurry of legal battles centered on intellectual property [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc.’s StandbyMe Go portable display has gained immense popularity among camping enthusiasts in Korea and is now earning acclaim from leading international media outlets. During IFA 2023, Europe’s premier consumer electronics exhibition held in Berlin, Germany, the StandbyMe Go display has garnered glowing reviews from top-tier media [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Regional disparities in the “standard time medical utilization rate,” which indicates the accessibility of emergency rooms or intensive care units within a specific timeframe, have been observed. According to the “2022 Public Health and Medical Statistics” released by the National Center for Health Statistics on Saturday, the utilization [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) —Hyeri, a South Korean actress and former member of the girl group Girls’ Day, recently grabbed headlines when she disclosed an unsettling experience with a foreign airline. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Hyeri shared her ordeal: “I had diligently booked my flight a month and a half in advance, securing [...]
BUSAN, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Introducing a novel mode of transportation, Busan has unveiled a demand-responsive transit (DRT) bus designed to function like a taxi service. This innovative transit solution, dubbed TABARA, blending the convenience of city buses and the flexibility of taxis, will be introduced with an opening ceremony scheduled for September 1 [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Executives of French cosmetics giant L’Oreal said Friday that they will strengthen cooperation with its South Korean partners for global expansion, calling South Korea a key innovative market in the global beauty industry. South Korea plays a key strategic role in the “North Asia beauty triangle” in terms of [...]