SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Although there have been many rumors that the food service industry is in a slump, it is actually growing steadily at an annual rate of 9 percent, according to a recent study. Analysts say the gap between business sentiment and the real economy is widening as the polarization between [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The food service industry experienced more difficult times than ever last year, in the midst of a consumption slump caused by the prolonged economic downturn and the spread of a boycott against Japan. In addition, the growth of food delivery services did not make things easier. According to the [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Most parents sending their children to elementary, middle, or high schools do not trust the school teachers in terms of their capability, and send their children to private education classes as well, a recent study revealed. The Korean Educational Development Institute conducted a survey of 4,000 South Korean men [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Metropolitan Government published on Sunday a “Guide for Safe Travel in Seoul” with important safety tips for tourists. The book, available in four languages (Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese), includes practical instructions to address various situations that change with the seasons and the surrounding environment of the city. [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — As the amount of toilet paper used by people in Korea decreases every year, the number of garbage cans that are placed in restrooms has decreased in proportion. According to an online survey of 900 users of its Kleenex tissue by Yuhan-Kimberly Ltd., a maker of sanitary products in [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — BTS’ global contemporary art initiative, “CONNECT, BTS,” has landed in Berlin, the second destination following London, the band’s management agency said Sunday. Big Hit said, “Rituals of Care,” an exhibition of performances, kicked off at Martin-Gropius-Bau, a modern art museum in the German capital Wednesday as the second leg [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — U.S. e-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc. has decided to restructure its Korean unit following its headquarters. Juul Labs Korea said Thursday, “We are looking at how best we can reorganize our operations locally in each country we are currently working in, and we are making individual adjustments to each [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A considerable number of doctors is South Korea feel they do not have enough time for consultation and to treat patients. According to a survey of 1,002 general practitioners and specialists by InterMD, an online website dedicated to doctors, 60.7 percent said they do not have enough consultation hours. [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Legendary British rock band Queen said during a news conference in Seoul on Thursday that K-pop, as represented by boy band BTS, is the voice of the new generation as Queen once was a voice of an emerging generation. Queen arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for its first [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Department Store said Wednesday it will launch an electronic receipt issuance service with the aim of “zero” paper receipts within three years. Electronic receipts will be issued in the form of the automatic issuance of receipts through mobile applications instead of paper receipts when purchasing goods. Even if [...]