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South Korean Court Jails YouTuber Over Vigilante Doxxing in Milyang Assault Case, Sparks National Debate on ‘Cyber Rippers’

CHANGWON, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean court has sentenced a YouTuber to prison for publicly disclosing personal information about individuals he claimed were perpetrators in a decades-old sexual assault case—issuing a stern warning against so-called “cyber rippers” who exploit sensational content under the guise of justice. In South Korea, these “cyber rippers” are [...]

Domestic Consumption Faces Long-Term Decline Amid Structural Shifts

SEOUL, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s domestic consumption has entered a prolonged downward trend, driven not by short-term disruptions like COVID-19 or inflation, but by deep-rooted structural issues such as demographic aging, employment patterns, and industrial shifts, according to a new report released on April 23, 2025, by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and [...]

Longer Life Expectancy Dampens Consumer Spending in South Korea, KDI Report Finds

SEOUL, April 24, (Korea Bizwire) — Rising life expectancy in South Korea is contributing to a notable decline in consumer spending, as more individuals prioritize saving for retirement over immediate consumption, according to a new report released on April 23, 2025, by the Korea Development Institute (KDI). The report, titled “The Impact of Demographic Factors [...]

Fresh Food Becomes Battleground in Retail War as E-commerce and Offline Giants Escalate Competition

SEOUL, April 24, (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s retail sector is undergoing a seismic shift as e-commerce giants and traditional retailers alike double down on fresh food—a category once dominated by brick-and-mortar stores—as a key to future growth and survival. Coupang, the country’s leading e-commerce platform, is aggressively expanding its fresh food business in 2025, [...]

New Anti-Vaping Campaign Urges Teens: “Don’t Vape — Avoid a Life of Addiction”

SEOUL, April 24, (Korea Bizwire) —South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare, together with the Korea Health Promotion Institute, unveiled the country’s first anti-smoking advertisement of 2025 on April 24, with a targeted campaign aimed at curbing electronic cigarette use among teenagers. The campaign, launched across YouTube, social media platforms, broadcast television, and in public [...]

South Korea’s Economy Shrinks Amid Political Turmoil and Trump Tariff Shock

SEOUL, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean economy posted negative growth for the first time in about a year in the first quarter of 2025, central bank data showed Thursday, amid a domestic political crisis and uncertainties stemming from the Donald Trump administration’s sweeping tariff scheme. The country’s real gross domestic product (GDP) [...]

Environmental Scholars and Activists Urge Ramsar Convention to Review Saemangeum Airport Project Over Wetland Threats

JEONJU, South Korea, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) — A coalition of environmental organizations and international ecologists has formally petitioned the Ramsar Convention Secretariat to intervene in South Korea’s Saemangeum International Airport project, warning that it poses an existential threat to two ecologically vital tidal flats along a key migratory bird route. On April 23, 2025, the [...]

Anyang Expands AI Gender Recognition CCTV to Combat Sexual Crimes in Public Restrooms

ANYANG, South Korea, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In a proactive move to enhance public safety, the city of Anyang in Gyeonggi Province announced on April 23, 2025, that it will install AI-powered gender recognition CCTV systems at 28 additional women’s public restrooms this year. The initiative is part of a broader effort to deter [...]

LG Electronics Delays India IPO Amid Global Market Volatility

SEOUL, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics is taking a cautious approach to the initial public offering (IPO) of its Indian subsidiary, pushing back earlier expectations of a May 2025 listing in light of ongoing global market instability. According to industry sources on April 23, LG Electronics recently completed a revised version of its Updated [...]

South Korea to Establish Carbon-Capturing Blue Hydrogen Plant in Taean as Coal Power Phase-Out Begins

TEAAN, South Korea, April 23 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea embarks on the phase-out of coal-fired power generation, a major blue hydrogen production facility is set to be built in Taean, South Chungcheong Province, signaling a pivotal shift toward clean energy and carbon neutrality. On April 23, 2025, South Chungcheong Province, Taean County, Korea [...]