SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — In an effort to prevent lonely deaths among socially isolated individuals, South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has introduced a comprehensive manual for nationwide “Neighbor Connection Teams,” the ministry announced on March 5. The initiative, officially named through a public contest last December, establishes networks of local residents who [...]
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — In a move to amplify women’s voices in the business sector, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) established its first Women’s Business Committee on March 5, bringing together 50 of the nation’s top female executives from various industries. The initiative comes as South Korea grapples with persistently low [...]
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Only 41.1% of workplace-related suicides in South Korea were officially recognized as industrial accidents in 2023, marking the lowest approval rate in five years, according to data released on March 5. The findings were presented at the National Assembly by Gabjil 119, a civic group addressing workplace abuse, and Representative [...]
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The Jogye Order Social Welfare Foundation, South Korea’s largest Buddhist organization, announced on March 5 that it plans to expand its temple stay matchmaking program to include foreign participants, marking a new approach in addressing the country’s low birth rate. The “Naneun Jeollo” (I Go to the Temple) program, previously [...]
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean mobile phone users consider data services to be worth more than twice the value of traditional voice calls and text messages combined, according to a comprehensive survey released on March 5. The study also revealed that most users find smartphone purchase costs more burdensome than monthly service fees. [...]
SEOUL, March 5 (Korea Bizwire) — As countries worldwide adjust their immigration policies, South Korea’s permanent residency system is drawing increased interest, particularly as the nation seeks to attract skilled foreign workers amid demographic challenges. While the United States recently made headlines with a proposal to sell permanent residency for $5 million, South Korea’s own system [...]
SEOUL, March 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Genesis has introduced the G90 Long Wheelbase Black, an exclusive new trim for its flagship sedan, highlighting a bold and sophisticated aesthetic. The automaker announced on Wednesday that sales of the model, along with the updated 2025 G90 lineup, will commence immediately. The G90 Long Wheelbase Black features an all-black [...]
SEOUL, March 5 (Korea Bizwire) — In a strategic move to attract top foreign talent in advanced industries, South Korea has introduced a new visa program aimed at highly skilled professionals. The government announced the initiative on Wednesday following the 30th Foreign Policy Committee meeting, presided over by Acting President and Deputy Prime Minister Choi Sang-mok. [...]
SEOUL, March 5 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Presidential Committee on Aging Society and Population Policy announced on March 4 that it will begin formal discussions this month to develop its fifth basic plan (2026-2030) for addressing the nation’s declining birthrate and aging population challenges. The announcement follows the committee’s ninth emergency population meeting, held virtually [...]
SEOUL, March 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Recent research suggests that overweight children and adolescents with severe food addiction symptoms struggle more with emotional regulation and behavior control. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency announced on March 4 that a research team led by Park Kyung-hee from Hallym University’s Department of Family Medicine recently published these [...]