SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – As inflation continues to squeeze household budgets, South Koreans are turning to secondhand marketplace applications in record numbers, according to a recent study. App and retail analysis service Wise App reported on September 10 that last month saw an all-time high in both installations and active users of major secondhand [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on September 10 that it will extend its Neighborhood Pet Care Center service to single-person households, broadening support for pet owners who need to leave their animals for extended periods. This initiative, coming just before the Chuseok holiday, widens the eligibility criteria from the previous [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis has revealed that South Korean mobile carriers are charging more for LTE (4G) phone plans than for 5G plans, despite offering less data and slower speeds. This pricing strategy has raised concerns about fairness and potential overcharging of consumers. Rep. Choi Su-jin of the People Power Party, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A comprehensive survey released on September 9 reveals that golf has become increasingly popular in South Korea, with nearly 17% of adults participating in the sport at least once last year. The Korea Golf Association (KGA) conducted a nationwide study of 10,000 adults aged 20 to 70 across 17 cities [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – In a tech-savvy approach to curbing public smoking, Seoul’s Seocho District is launching an innovative QR code-based service on September 9 to help residents and visitors locate designated smoking and non-smoking areas. The service, which expands on a pilot program initiated last year, allows users to scan QR codes on [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study has revealed that webtoon artists contracted through production companies are significantly more likely to experience depression compared to their counterparts who work directly with publishing platforms. The research, titled “Work Environment and Depressive Symptoms of Webtoon Writers,” was recently published in the international journal SH@W by the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – K-beauty products are rapidly gaining popularity worldwide, and a wave of mergers and acquisitions is sweeping through South Korea’s cosmetics industry. In a notable trend, established cosmetics conglomerates are acquiring indie brands while promising to maintain their independence, a strategy that’s drawing significant attention. Shinsegae International recently announced its decision [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent episode of the popular South Korean variety show “You Quiz on the Block,” divorce attorney Choi Yu-na offered startling insights into the world of marital infidelity, drawing from her experience as both a legal professional and the writer of the drama series “Good Partner.” Choi, known for [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent investigation by the Seoul Metropolitan Government has revealed that only a small fraction of the five-star hotels in the city transparently display all-inclusive room rates on their website homepages, raising concerns about widespread deceptive marketing practices in the luxury hospitality sector. The study, conducted from June 10 to [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have introduced their latest artificial intelligence companion robots at IFA 2024, Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show. Samsung’s offering, a spherical yellow robot named Ballie, took center stage during a demonstration on September 5, a day before the official opening of IFA. The robot showcased [...]