DAEJEON, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean researchers has unveiled a groundbreaking smart contact lens capable of performing retinal diagnostics, a significant step in the evolution of eye health technology. The collaborative effort, led by Professor Yoo Seung-hyeop of KAIST, Professor Woo Se-jun from Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Professor Han [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has announced a new rebate program offering consumers a 10% refund on energy-efficient household appliances purchased after July 4, 2025. The initiative, known as the “Top Efficiency Household Appliance Rebate Program,” aims to encourage the purchase of energy-saving products and [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Police said Tuesday they have launched an investigation into K-pop star G-Dragon and Yang Hyun-suk, the founder and chief producer of major agency YG Entertainment, over alleged violation of copyright law. Seoul’s Mapo Police Station began the probe after receiving a complaint in November from a composer who claimed [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — In a heartwarming display of community spirit, individuals across South Korea are using their consumer recovery coupons not for personal benefit, but to support others in need. This initiative, aimed at reviving local economies amid the ongoing challenges, has inspired numerous acts of kindness, from donating to frontline workers [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — In the past month, South Korea has experienced a surge in terror threats, raising alarm about public safety and the misuse of resources. Among the incidents reported were bomb threats at major locations such as the KSPO Dome, Shinsegae Department Store, and a number of schools and hospitals. Notably, [...]
TONGYEONG, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Tongyeong’s public cat protection and adoption center, known as the “Cat School,” has come under scrutiny for alleged neglect of its feline residents, sparking controversy and raising questions about its management. Opened in September 2023 in a repurposed island school in the picturesque village of Yongcho, the Cat School aims [...]
YEONGAM, Aug.12 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean municipality of Yeongam has confirmed two court rulings from the Japanese colonial era, which reveal that local residents who exposed the forced recruitment of comfort women by the Japanese military were criminally punished. The incidents, which occurred in 1938, shortly after the start of the Second Sino-Japanese [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s largest online bookstore, YES24, is facing significant backlash after becoming the target of two major ransomware attacks within a span of two months. The first attack, which occurred on June 9, caused a five-day service outage, severely disrupting the company’s app and internet communication networks. However, YES24′s response [...]
SEOUL, Aug.12 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent report by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service reveals that one-third of South Korea’s districts are experiencing a severe decline in birth rates, with fewer than 10 births per year. This troubling trend is largely attributed to the nation’s aging population, declining fertility rates, and the absence [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government is focusing on reforming subcontracting practices in the construction industry, identifying illegal subcontracting and reckless sub-subcontracting as major contributors to workplace accidents. According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Minister Kim Young-hoon recently announced plans to collaborate with relevant agencies to eliminate these illegal [...]