SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The average daily wage in South Korea’s construction industry will increase by approximately 2% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to data released by the Korea Construction Association on January 1. The findings are based on a September 2024 survey of [...]
SEJONG, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea is streamlining its building energy efficiency evaluation system by integrating the Building Energy Efficiency Rating System into the Zero Energy Building (ZEB) Certification Program, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport announced on January 1. The changes are part of the Third Green Building Master Plan (2025–2029), [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s Ministry of Environment announced on January 1 its 2025 hydrogen vehicle subsidy plan, allocating funds to support the purchase of 11,000 hydrogen passenger cars, 2,000 hydrogen buses, and 10 units each of hydrogen-powered trucks and street-cleaning vehicles. The finalized subsidy guidelines, to be published on January 2 [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Global K-pop sensation Rosé, known for her hit collaboration “APT.” with Bruno Mars, recently shared her love for Korean snacks on a YouTube channel, praising the spicy version of Nongshim’s Shrimp Crackers. “They get spicier as you eat them,” she remarked, while also reminiscing about celebrating birthdays during her trainee [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — The second season of Netflix’s original series Squid Game is projected to earn at least 1.5 trillion won , according to a report by K-EnterTech Hub, a media research institute. The analysis, released on January 1, compared the performance of Seasons 1 and 2. Season 1, produced with a budget [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics has introduced its 2025 lineup of LG Gram laptops, featuring advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The new models will debut at CES 2025, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, opening on January 7 in the United States, and will simultaneously launch in the South Korean market. [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics announced on Wednesday the release of its AI-enabled PC, the Galaxy Book5 Pro, set to hit the South Korean market on January 2. The new device boasts cutting-edge AI features, designed to enhance productivity and user experience. Equipped with Intel’s Core Ultra Processor Series 2 (codenamed “Lunar Lake”), [...]
MUAN, South Korea, Jan. 1 (Korea Bizwire) —In the wake of the devastating Jeju Air crash that claimed the lives of nine family members, a bereaved family member—a dog named Pudding—has been rescued by an animal welfare organization. Pudding had been waiting at home, seemingly hoping for the return of her entire family, who perished [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Power companies in South Korea will face tougher carbon emissions rules starting in 2026, with a significant increase in the portion of greenhouse gas allowances they must purchase at auction. The move is part of the government’s plan to strengthen its emissions trading system and accelerate efforts to combat climate [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has expanded its stake in robotics company Rainbow Robotics to 35%, becoming its largest shareholder and solidifying its commitment to robotics as a key driver of future growth. The move, announced on December 31, underscores Samsung’s ambition to dominate the global robotics market while integrating advanced automation across [...]