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Scientists Develop Rapid Landslide Prediction Technology Following Wildfires and Heavy Rain

DAEJEON, South Korea, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers have developed a breakthrough technology capable of predicting landslide and debris flow risks within two and a half hours following extreme rainfall—offering critical lead time for evacuations, particularly in wildfire-damaged mountain regions. The Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) announced Thursday that [...]

South Korea Launches National Humanoid Robot Alliance to Compete in Global AI Race

SEOUL, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — As global tech giants intensify efforts to dominate the humanoid robotics race, South Korea has launched a national consortium of over 40 universities, research institutions, and companies with the goal of becoming a global leader in humanoid technology by 2030. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced [...]

Hyundai E&C Introduces First-Ever In-Complex Meditation Booths for Apartment Residents

SEOUL, April 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Engineering & Construction announced Thursday the launch of South Korea’s first in-apartment meditation booths designed exclusively for individual use, a move aimed at enhancing mental wellness and emotional stability among residents. Branded as the H Calming Booth, the new feature will debut at Hillstate Homeasil, a Hyundai apartment [...]

U.S. Tariffs Threaten South Korean Exports of K-Food, K-Beauty, and Fashion

SEOUL, April 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean exporters are bracing for economic turbulence as the United States imposes sweeping reciprocal tariffs, effective April 9. The new trade measures levy a 25% tariff on South Korean exports—casting a shadow over high-performing sectors like K-food, K-beauty, and fashion that have found strong demand in the U.S. market. [...]

Legal Battle Over Sokcho Ferris Wheel Pits Developer Against City in High-Stakes Dispute

SOKCHO, South Korea, April 10 (Korea Bizwire) — A heated legal dispute has erupted over the future of the Sokcho Eye, a Ferris wheel perched on the beachfront of Sokcho, as the city government and the developer clash in court over the legitimacy of the project’s permits and their subsequent cancellation. At the center of the [...]

Two-Thirds of Korean Parents See Children’s Success or Failure as Their Responsibility, Study Finds

SEOUL, April 10 (Korea Bizwire) — A majority of South Korean parents believe they bear responsibility for their adult children’s successes and failures, reflecting the enduring grip of familial duty in a society navigating intergenerational shifts in wealth, education, and independence. According to a 2024 study released Wednesday by the Korea Institute for Health and [...]

Medical Dispute Resolutions in South Korea Stymied by Hospital Refusals, Despite High Success Rate When Mediated

SEOUL, April 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly 40 percent of medical dispute cases filed in South Korea last year failed to proceed to mediation because hospitals declined to participate, according to new data released Wednesday by the Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency (KMDA). In its annual report for 2024, the agency disclosed that [...]

Seoul Looks to Eco-Friendly Solutions for Seasonal Insect Surges Amid Rising Complaints

SEOUL, April 10 (Korea Bizwire) — As insect populations like the so-called “lovebugs” increasingly swarm urban areas during early summer, South Korean authorities and scientists are convening to explore environmentally friendly strategies to manage the phenomenon without disrupting the ecosystem. The National Institute of Biological Resources, in collaboration with the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Sahmyook [...]

Luxury Baby Goods Surge Amid Ultra-Low Birth Rates and ‘VIB’ Spending Boom

SEOUL, April 10 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea grapples with historically low birth rates and a rapidly aging population, a surprising economic trend has emerged: the booming demand for high-end baby products, with some items now fetching well over 1 million won. What was once a market defined by necessity is increasingly shaped by [...]

Seoul Survey Reveals Shifting Views on Aging, Retirement, and Urban Living

SEOUL, April 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Most Seoul residents now view 70 as the threshold of old age, and nearly 9 in 10 support extending the retirement age, according to the latest annual “Seoul Survey” released by the city government on Wednesday. The 2024 edition of the wide-ranging study, which polled 5,000 citizens, found that [...]