SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government has designated the last Wednesday of every month as “Hanbok Day,” encouraging civil servants in government offices, local municipalities, and public institutions to wear the country’s traditional attire to work. The initiative is part of a broader effort to integrate traditional culture into everyday life [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has the highest traffic fatality rate for seniors among OECD member countries, with elderly suicides also remaining alarmingly high despite recent declines, according to a 2024 report. Data reveals that the number of elderly suicides is over 2.6 times greater than traffic-related deaths. A study by Professor Jung [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s healthcare spending on chronic diseases has reached 90 trillion won annually, with such conditions accounting for 85% of total medical expenses and causing eight out of 10 deaths, according to a report released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) on December 26. The “2024 Chronic [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The futuristic Tesla Cybertruck has officially made its debut in South Korea, with renowned singer Kim Junsu receiving the country’s first fully registered vehicle, sparking widespread attention online. On December 26, multiple online forums and blogs celebrated the arrival of the Cybertruck, described as “South Korea’s first officially delivered Cybertruck.” [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A groundbreaking study by South Korean researchers has revealed that indoor mold toxins can trigger and exacerbate atopic dermatitis not only in humans but also in companion animals, the National Research Foundation of Korea announced on December 26. The research team, led by professor Kim Ha-jung from Chonnam National University’s [...]
WONJU, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The iconic ginkgo tree in Bangye-ri, Wonju, previously believed to be 800–900 years old, has been scientifically confirmed to be 1,317 years old, according to a report released by the Wonju History Museum on Thursday. The tree, a designated Natural Monument (No. 167) since 1964, is now recognized as one [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Netflix’s Squid Game 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the streaming giant’s global phenomenon, delivers a compelling mix of continuity and reinvention. With the success of the first season casting a long shadow, the new installment navigates the challenge of living up to its predecessor while carving out its [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) —In the ever-evolving economic landscape of South Korea, Millennials—those born in the 1980s—have emerged as a cornerstone of the nation’s financial vitality. According to a new report from Woori Financial Group, this generation is navigating a delicate balance between robust earnings, strategic investments, and cautious spending, all while reshaping economic [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As global competition in advanced industries intensifies, more than half of South Korean companies in cutting-edge sectors, including biotechnology, batteries, and semiconductors, view the country’s regulatory environment as excessively stringent compared to international competitors. A survey conducted by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) among 433 companies [...]
CHEONGJU, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — In the city of Jecheon, South Korea, two chubby-cheeked characters with snow-white skin and beaming smiles have captured the public’s imagination. Meet “Je-je” and “Cheon-cheon,” the official mascots whose charm has evolved from initial skepticism to beloved civic symbols. When first introduced four years ago, some likened the rotund pair [...]