SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Company announced on September 3 the launch of EV Every Care Plus, a program designed to provide integrated management of customers’ electric vehicle lifestyles. The South Korean automaker stated that the program aims to alleviate concerns about electric vehicles and boost customer satisfaction, ultimately promoting the widespread adoption [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — In a move that has been hailed as historic by some and met with apprehension by others, South Korea’s National Assembly passed a new nursing law on August 28, ending a 19-year wait for legislation specifically governing the nursing profession. The law, which is set to take effect within nine [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea grapples with shifting demographics and evolving living patterns, major construction companies are introducing innovative apartment designs that allow residents to easily modify their living spaces. On August 31, industry leaders showcased new floor plans that break from traditional layouts, offering adaptable structures that can be customized to [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea and the United States kicked off a joint underwater excavation project Tuesday in waters off the southeastern port city of Busan to search for the remains of American soldiers killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, the defense ministry said. Some 22 personnel from the ministry’s Agency for [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — In South Korea, a rush for loans at internet banks is intensifying as the country’s five largest banks continue to impose lending restrictions. Customers are flocking to online lenders, which are perceived as more accessible, in a phenomenon known as “open runs” – where borrowers attempt to secure loans as [...]
SEJONG, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s economy is showing signs of a downturn, with domestic demand struggling to gain momentum. Analysts attribute this trend to the reduction in household discretionary income, a consequence of high interest rates and inflation. According to data from the Korean Statistical Information Service (KOSIS) released on September 2, the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — In a stark contradiction to government assurances, a coalition of medical school professors in South Korea has painted a grim picture of the nation’s healthcare system, claiming that many emergency rooms are already unable to provide normal care. The group asserts that punishing those responsible for the healthcare breakdown and [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — In a striking trend reflecting growing legal awareness among South Koreans, requests for access to legal documents, particularly criminal complaints, have skyrocketed, surpassing 200,000 annually. This surge underscores a shift towards proactive self-advocacy and strategic preparation in legal disputes. According to the “2024 Information Disclosure Annual Report” released by the [...]
POHANG, JINJU, GUMI, DAEJU, GYEONGJU & WONJU, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –As the sun sets over the port city of Pohang, the central market in Sangwon-dong comes alive. The Yeongil Bay Friends Night Market, the only one of its kind in the city, has transformed this once-quiet neighborhood into a nocturnal hotspot since its inception [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –In a bold move that could redefine urban living, Samsung C&T’s construction division announced on Monday its plans to introduce a range of cutting-edge technologies in its upcoming apartment complex, Raemian Songdo Station Centripole, set to launch in Incheon’s Yeonsu district this October. The project, fully managed by Samsung C&T [...]