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Starbucks Korea Launches “Slow Mailbox” Experience at Jeju Store, Promoting Upcycling and Community Engagement

JEJU, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Starbucks Korea has introduced the country’s first in-store mailbox at its Jeju Sehwa Drive-Thru location, offering customers a unique “slow mail” experience while promoting environmental sustainability. Announced on June 8, the initiative features a special mailbox donated by the Jeju Regional Post Office, designed to send postcards exactly one year after [...]

AI-Generated Videos Blur Reality, Stir Concerns on Social Media

AI-Generated Video Depicting the Life of a Korean Man (Video provided by AI video production studio OutOffline) SEOUL, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) — As artificial intelligence-generated videos reach a level nearly indistinguishable from reality, a growing chorus of concern is emerging on South Korean social media platforms, warning of the technology’s potential for deception and misuse. [...]

South Korean Court Orders Mitsubishi to Compensate 107-Year-Old Wartime Forced Labor Victim

SEOUL, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean appeals court has ruled in favor of a 107-year-old victim of Japan’s wartime forced labor, ordering Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to pay compensation nearly 80 years after the abuse occurred. The civil appeals division of the Seoul Central District Court overturned a 2022 lower court decision that had [...]

Seoul Sees Yearlong Rise in Births and Marriages, Signaling Demographic Shift

SEOUL, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) — For the first time in years, Seoul has recorded a sustained increase in both births and marriages, signaling a potential turning point in the city’s demographic challenges. According to data released on June 8 by Statistics Korea and the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the number of births in March 2025 reached [...]

Samsung Unveils Ultra-Low Power Color E-Paper Display for Global Commercial Market

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 [...]

Samsung Electronics Rolls Out AI Coding Assistant to Boost Developer Productivity

SEOUL, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has launched an in-house artificial intelligence coding assistant named “Cline” to enhance productivity among its software developers, as the tech giant accelerates its transition toward becoming an “AI-driven company.” According to industry sources on June 8, Samsung recently began a beta rollout of Cline for employees in [...]

Bank of Korea Warns of Japan-Style Stagnation Without Bold Reforms

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 [...]

A New Role in Korean Filmmaking: The Rise of the Intimacy Coordinator

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 [...]

Behind the Spotlight: Survey Reveals Income Inequality and Precarity Among Korean Entertainers

SEOUL, June 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Despite public perception that entertainers live comfortably above the economic fray, a new government survey suggests that income inequality and career instability are pervasive among South Korea’s cultural workers — particularly those in broadcasting, popular music, and comics. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s 2024 Artist Survey, [...]

Korean Entertainment Stocks Surge on Hopes of China Thaw Under New Lee Administration

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% [...]