Tokyo, June 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In a move to commemorate the 60th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations between South Korea and Japan, the two countries began operating dedicated immigration lanes for each other’s nationals at four major airports on June 1. The pilot program, running through the end of June, is available at Gimpo and [...]
Los Angeles, June 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Netflix set the stage for the highly anticipated return of Squid Game at its annual global fan event, Tudum 2025, unveiling the official trailer for Season 3, which will premiere on June 27. The third season is expected to conclude the globally acclaimed Korean thriller that has captivated audiences [...]
Tokyo, June 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bustling classroom at the Tokyo Korean School in Shinjuku on Sunday, more than 100 participants—ranging from local residents to educators and Korean expatriates—gathered for a spirited seminar on Korean paper folding, known as Jong ie jupgi. The event was part of the 2nd K-Paper Folding Festival, commemorating the [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Parking issues remain the leading source of frustration for apartment dwellers in South Korea, according to a new analysis of resident complaints filed through a popular apartment management platform. Apartmenti, a residential service app, revealed Friday that parking-related grievances accounted for 33% of the more than 100,000 complaints submitted [...]
JEJU, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Jeju Island’s renowned Saryeoni Forest Trail, long celebrated as a premier ecotourism destination, has been officially designated a symbol of friendship between South Korea and the Arab world, the provincial government announced Thursday. The designation ceremony, held during the opening of the 17th Saryeoni Forest Eco-Healing Experience, coincided with [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — The global gene therapy market is projected to soar to $36.6 billion (approximately 50 trillion won) by 2032, growing at a compound annual rate of 19.4%, according to a report released by the Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization on Thursday. Citing research from U.S. market analysis firm MarketsandMarkets, the report [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean Air announced Friday the release of its first upcycled merchandise using parts from a retired Airbus A380 aircraft, marking a new phase in the airline’s sustainability-driven product line. The carrier introduced two limited-edition items — name tags and golf ball markers — crafted from the fuselage of aircraft [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — The accelerating shift from traditional pay TV to online streaming platforms is deepening South Korea’s cord-cutting trend, as the number of pay TV subscribers continued to decline in the second half of 2024. According to a report released Thursday by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the total number [...]
SEOUL, May 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s economy showed renewed signs of weakness in April, with industrial production, consumption, and investment all posting declines — the first “triple minus” since January — as the impact of new U.S. auto tariffs begins to ripple through key sectors. According to data released Friday by Statistics Korea, [...]
SEOUL, May 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of homes in South Korea owned by foreign nationals surpassed 100,000 for the first time in 2024, with Chinese buyers accounting for more than half, according to data released Friday by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. As of December 2024, foreigners owned 100,216 residential properties across [...]