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Trump Victory Sends Ripples Through South Korean Markets, Creating Clear Winners and Losers

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean markets experienced sharp divergence on November 7 as Donald Trump’s election victory triggered significant movements across different sectors, with shipbuilding companies surging while clean energy stocks tumbled. The former U.S. president’s conversation with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, during which he expressed interest in bilateral shipbuilding cooperation, [...]

Korean Entertainment Industry Pivots to Value-Focused Content Amid Budget Cuts, Global Competition

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea’s entertainment industry grapples with economic headwinds, producers are shifting from expensive dramas to more cost-effective variety shows, with character development emerging as a crucial factor in both formats, industry experts said at a forum on November 7. At the K-Culture Trend Forum held at Amore Pacific headquarters [...]

Multicultural Marriages in South Korea Rise to 10.6% of Total Unions in 2023

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant demographic shift, 1 in 10 marriages in South Korea last year was multicultural, while children born to multicultural families accounted for 5.3% of all births, according to statistics released on November 7 by Statistics Korea. The annual report on multicultural population dynamics revealed that multicultural marriages increased [...]

Kia Opens Heritage Exhibition Showcasing 80 Years of Automotive Innovation

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia announced on November 7 that it will launch a heritage exhibition titled “From Moments to Movement,” celebrating the company’s 80-year history. The exhibition will be held at Kia360, the company’s brand experience space in Gangnam District, Seoul, until November next year. The showcase, which is Kia’s second heritage exhibition [...]

Less Than 1% of Employees at Korea’s Top 100 Firms Make it to Executive Ranks, New Study Finds

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – According to a new study released on November 7 by the Korea CXO Research Institute, employees at Korea’s top 100 companies face steep odds in reaching executive positions, with chances falling below 1%. The study, which examined promotion possibilities at the country’s 100 largest listed companies by revenue, revealed that [...]

Coupang Founder to Sell Shares Worth Millions, Marking Latest Chapter in E-Commerce Success Story

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant move that cements his position among South Korea’s most successful entrepreneurs, Bom Kim, the founder and executive chairman of Coupang, has announced plans for a major stock sale, fourteen years after founding the company and three years after its landmark NYSE debut. Kim, who moved to the [...]

S. Korea to Honor U.N. Veterans of Korean War in Busan Ceremony

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will hold a commemorative event next week honoring fallen soldiers who fought under the United Nations flag during the 1950-53 Korean War, the veterans ministry said Friday. The annual “Turn Toward Busan” event will take place at the U.N. Memorial Cemetery in Busan, 320 kilometers southeast of [...]

BMW Korea Unveils Updated 4 Series Gran Coupé with Enhanced Performance and Luxury Features

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – BMW Korea announced on November 7 the domestic launch of its facelifted second-generation 4 Series, the New 4 Series Gran Coupé, which the company says strikes a balance between sporty aesthetics and luxury refinement. The updated model features distinctive design elements that emphasize its dynamic character, including arrow-shaped daytime running [...]

Mercedes-Benz Launches First Electric G-Class in Korea with Limited Edition Model

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Mercedes-Benz Korea has announced the introduction of its first electrified G-Class model, the “All-New Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology,” marking a significant evolution in its premium SUV lineup. The company revealed on November 7 that it will initially release 70 units of a distinctive limited edition model, the “Edition One,” [...]

Korean Baseball Cheerleader Who Sparked Viral ‘Pikki Pikki’ Dance Draws Interest from Taiwan

SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – After news broke of KIA Tigers cheerleader Lee Ju-eun’s contract termination with her agency, Taiwanese media outlets, including TVBS, reported on November 5 that she is considering various career options, with strong interest emerging from Taiwan’s baseball community. Lee gained international fame for her casual yet captivating performance of the [...]