SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — In a groundbreaking development for regenerative medicine, South Korean researchers have safely administered the country’s first 3D cartilage cell therapy derived from stem cells to osteoarthritis patients, signaling a potential shift in how the degenerative joint disease may be treated in the future. The Catholic University of Korea’s Seoul St. [...]
SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s retail and consumer goods sectors are increasingly turning to character-based intellectual property (IP) marketing to boost engagement and drive sales, tapping into what experts are calling an era of “emotion-driven consumption.” As consumers seek comfort and nostalgia amid prolonged economic uncertainty, brands are capitalizing on familiar or whimsical [...]
SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A record number of South Koreans are choosing to receive their national pension benefits early—despite steep long-term financial penalties—as rising economic pressure and delayed retirement payouts drive more people to bridge income gaps in their post-retirement years. According to data released by the National Pension Service on Monday, [...]
SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Starting May 16, Seoul will implement the nation’s first designated no-go zones for electric scooters and similar personal mobility devices in two bustling areas: Hongdae Red Road in Mapo District and the Banpo private education district in Seocho District, city officials announced Monday. The pilot initiative, jointly launched by [...]
SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Starbucks Korea has restricted customers from using the names of major presidential candidates as nicknames at its stores nationwide, citing the need to prevent political controversy and maintain neutrality during the sensitive election period. As of May 12, 2025, names such as Lee Jae-myung (Democratic Party), Kim Moon-soo (People [...]
SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Renowned South Korean conductor Chung Myung-whun was appointed Monday as the new music director of Italy’s Teatro alla Scala, news reports said. Chung, 72, is the first Asian to assume the role at the famed opera house, based in Milan, the Associated Press reported. Chung will succeed Riccardo Chailly [...]
SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean job platforms Albamon and Incruit are ramping up efforts to prevent further data breaches following recent hacking incidents that exposed the personal information of tens of thousands of users. Albamon, a major part-time job listing site, announced that it will begin notifying affected members as early as next [...]
SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Rookie girl group Meovv has already made a mark on the K-pop scene with its unique identity that channels the “chic and lovely” characteristics of cats. The group is now hoping to step boldly into a new era with its first physical album, “My Eyes Open Vvide,” set to [...]
SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean gaming company Krafton Inc. said Monday it has opened the PUBG Global Series 8, an international esports tournament for its flagship battle royale game PUBG: Battlegrounds, in Shanghai. The event, running through Sunday, brings together 24 of the world’s top professional PUBG teams to compete in two [...]
SEOUL, May 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Pulmuone Co., a South Korean food company, unveiled a new management vision Monday aimed at transforming itself into a global sustainable food manufacturer. Pulmuone Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lee Woo-bong announced the initiative during a ceremony marking the company’s 41st anniversary at its headquarters in Seoul, focusing on the [...]