SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is turning its literary achievements into a global cultural export with the release of a new promotional video titled “K-Literature: Ushering in a Renaissance,” unveiled Monday by Seo Kyoung-duk, a renowned public diplomacy expert and professor at Sungshin Women’s University. Produced in partnership with KB Financial Group, the [...]
ULSAN, April 30, (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean scientists have created an advanced artificial tumor model using 3D printing and artificial intelligence (AI) to replicate the internal environment of cancer patients’ bodies, offering a breakthrough in personalized cancer prognosis. The joint research team from the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) and Seoul [...]
SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent hacking incident at SK Telecom has triggered a spike in demand for SIM card replacements and mobile number transfers, with some South Korean banks poised to benefit from the unexpected fallout by expanding their budget mobile phone services. According to banking industry officials on Tuesday, KB Kookmin [...]
SEOUL, April 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) technology capable of identifying autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in infants at an earlier stage than ever before, potentially transforming early intervention efforts. The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) and a team led by Professor Yoo Hee-jung from the Department of [...]
With millions rushing to replace compromised USIM cards, South Korea’s telecom giant faces a pivotal test: repairing its defenses — and its reputation. SEOUL, April 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In the span of just 24 hours, nearly 280,000 SK Telecom customers walked into shops across South Korea to swap out the tiny chips that power their [...]
SEOUL, April 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Krafton Inc. announced Tuesday that it achieved record-high quarterly revenue in the first quarter of 2025, driven by the sustained success of PUBG: Battlegrounds and the strong early performance of its newly launched life simulation game inZOI. According to its regulatory filing, Krafton’s operating profit reached 457.3 billion won ($334 [...]
PUERTO AYORA, Ecuador, April 29 (Korea Bizwire) — In one of the world’s most ecologically sensitive regions, South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is drawing attention for its environmentally conscious e-waste recycling initiative in Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands. Samsung’s Latin America division announced Monday that it has been operating a mobile electronics waste collection program on [...]
JAKARTA, April 29 (Korea Bizwire) — A major electric vehicle (EV) battery value chain project in Indonesia has been thrown into uncertainty after a consortium led by LG Energy Solution withdrew its investment plans, the Jakarta Post reported on Tuesday, delivering a setback to the Southeast Asian nation’s aspirations of becoming a global EV hub. [...]
SEOUL, April 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it has introduced a revamped version of its Xcient heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck at a clean transport exhibition in the United States. The upgraded Xcient, which includes a newly designed hydrogen fuel cell system, was showcased at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo 2025 [...]
After centuries lost to history, a revered Korean statue returned home — only to leave again. In its passage, it carries the weight of memory, loss, and the fragile hope for reconciliation. SEOSAN, South Korea, April 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In the quiet foothills of Seosan, beneath the soft breath of spring winds, a golden [...]