SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Actor Jung Woo-sung (51) has made headlines following the revelation that he is the father of a son born out of wedlock to model Moon Ga-bi (35). Despite the child’s birth, the two were not in a relationship, and reports suggest that Moon sought marriage, which Jung firmly opposed, igniting [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – With the growing popularity of e-cigarettes, South Korea is increasingly accommodating users by introducing dedicated smoking spaces, reflecting a broader shift in attitudes toward smoking alternatives. E-cigarette-exclusive lounges have emerged in places like Incheon International Airport and major commercial hubs, catering to smokers who wish to avoid the strong odors [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant push to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia, Hyundai Motor Company has announced a $479 million (approximately 673 billion won) investment in Malaysia. This strategic move aims to capitalize on the region’s burgeoning automotive market, with production beginning in mid-2024. Hyundai will collaborate with local partner Inokom [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – “All cosmetic samples for just 10,000 won.” Such listings have become increasingly common on Danggeun Market, South Korea’s popular secondhand trading platform, reflecting a growing divide in the nation’s beauty market amid persistent inflation. While some consumers hunt for bargain cosmetics and sample-size products, others flock to luxury brands like [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea will introduce mobile resident registration cards next month, marking a significant step toward digitizing the nation’s identification system, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced Tuesday. The new system, enabled by a revised Resident Registration Act set to take effect on December 27, allows citizens aged [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Late-night anxiety over a child’s sudden high fever is a familiar scenario for many parents. Now, a new online service offers guidance on whether to monitor symptoms at home or seek immediate medical attention. Seoul National University Hospital has launched AiApa (meaning ‘my baby is sick’), an online pediatric emergency [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea has seen a dramatic rise in cases of overseas leaks involving its critical technologies, with 10 such incidents uncovered this year—five times more than in 2023, according to the National Investigation Headquarters (NIH) of the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) on Monday. Between January and October, the NIH detected [...]
BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – At the Libertad Palace (formerly CCK Center), Argentina’s largest multipurpose cultural venue, screens throughout the lobby announce “Korean Culture Month,” highlighting a diverse array of events that showcase South Korea’s cultural heritage. In a fitting tribute from the first nation to establish Kimchi Day as a national holiday through [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A leading South Korean garment manufacturer, ShinTS, has inaugurated a large-scale recreational park for its workers at its Ethiopian manufacturing facility, marking a significant expansion of its employee welfare initiatives in Africa. The opening ceremony for the park and daycare center, held on November 22 at the company’s facility in [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Two of South Korea’s biggest shipbuilders have withdrawn their legal complaints against each other, marking a potential turning point in their fierce rivalry amid a historic boom in the nation’s defense industry. HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hanwha Ocean announced on November 25 that they would drop their respective criminal [...]