SEOUL, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s tobacco market is undergoing a seismic shift, with traditional cigarettes giving way to e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products that promise less smoke and odor — but are raising fresh public health concerns. A government-commissioned report released Thursday by the Korean Society for Smoking Cessation, titled “2024 In-Depth [...]
SEOUL, June 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Mobis announced Wednesday it has developed a new rear safety control system that allows vehicles to autonomously accelerate to maintain a safe distance when being tailgated — a technological first aimed at enhancing driver protection on highways. The feature, which integrates rear-side radar sensors with front-facing cameras and driving [...]
SEOUL, June 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The nation’s largest tech business exhibition, Smart Tech Korea 2025, opened Tuesday at COEX in Seoul, bringing together cutting-edge innovations from around the globe under the themes of “Bold Technological Innovation” and “Shaping the Future.” The event runs through June 13. Now in its 14th year, the expo features [...]
SEOUL, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics announced on June 8 the global launch of its new “Samsung Color E-Paper,” a next-generation digital signage solution that displays images without drawing power while maintaining the screen. The 32-inch display, designed for commercial use, features QHD resolution (2,560 x 1,440) with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Utilizing [...]
SEOUL, June 7 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea must embrace bold structural reforms and innovation to avoid falling into a prolonged period of low growth similar to Japan’s post-bubble stagnation, the Bank of Korea (BOK) warned in a policy report released shortly after President Lee Jae-myung’s inauguration. In its report titled “Lessons from the Japanese [...]
SEOUL, June 7 (Korea Bizwire) — In an industry where spontaneity can often come at the expense of safety and consent, Kwon Bo-ram is trying to rewrite the rules—literally. As South Korea’s first certified intimacy coordinator, she is advocating for the recognition of her profession in local film and television production. “In action scenes, violating the [...]
SEOUL, June 7 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s entertainment stocks are rallying on renewed hopes of a diplomatic thaw with China, as investors bet on policy tailwinds under President Lee Jae-myung’s new administration. According to data released by the Korea Exchange, shares of the nation’s four major entertainment companies have surged an average of 56.7% [...]
SEOUL, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — As President Lee Jae-myung signals a return to the historic Blue House as his presidential office, public interest in visiting the iconic former seat of government is surging. Weekend tour reservations have filled up entirely, reflecting heightened attention to the compound that could soon resume its role as the heart [...]
SEOUL, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean brokerage stocks are soaring on renewed optimism over the new administration’s stock market revitalization agenda, fueling a dramatic uptick in leveraged retail investing. But analysts warn that selective, fundamentals-based investment is now essential as market differentiation is expected to intensify. According to data compiled by Yonhap Infomax, credit-based [...]
SEOUL, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — In an ambitious push to curb waste and promote circular economy practices, the South Korean government has joined forces with local governments and private companies to recycle discarded election banners into construction materials, car interiors, and eco-conscious consumer products. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on Thursday [...]