SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Environment has announced the fox as September’s endangered wildlife species, highlighting the animal’s precarious status and ongoing conservation efforts in South Korea. Once ubiquitous across the Korean peninsula, the fox population faced near-extinction due to indiscriminate hunting and secondary poisoning from rodenticides in the 1970s. By the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is set to introduce a novel Brewer Kit for its Bespoke water purifiers at IFA 2024, Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show, running from September 6 to 10 in Berlin. The new product, designed to capitalize on the growing coffee market and the increasing trend of “home cafes,” [...]
INCHEON, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In an unexpected twist of nature, a critically endangered golden bat, scientifically known as the golden blossom bat, was discovered on a fishing patrol vessel near Yeonpyeong Island in South Korea’s western waters. The surprising encounter occurred on August 30, when a solitary golden bat was found clinging to a [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – “Good Partner,” a legal drama about divorce written by an experienced divorce attorney, has become a surprise hit in South Korea. Since its debut on July 12 with a 7.8% viewership rating, the show has more than doubled its audience, reaching 17.2% for its latest episode on August 24. Industry [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) –As menu prices in South Korea’s restaurant industry continue to climb, a heated debate has erupted between the country’s leading food delivery app, Baedal Minjok (Baemin), and restaurant owners over who bears responsibility for the increases. Restaurant chains point to the rising commission fees charged by delivery apps, particularly Baemin, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move to boost the circular economy for plastics, Korea Social Investment Foundation (KSI), a public interest corporation and impact investor, has announced a 400 million won interest-free loan program for startups specializing in innovative technologies and solutions for recycling transparent PET bottles. The initiative, revealed on August [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) –With climate change altering ecosystems and international travel surging, insect-borne diseases are expanding their reach across the globe, raising concerns among health officials and researchers. The online news outlet Axios reported on August 29 that mosquito-transmitted illnesses, once confined to specific regions, are now crossing continents and affecting populations previously [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of South Koreans using an anonymity software capable of providing access to the dark web anonymously has more than doubled this year, data showed Friday, as the nation has vowed to tackle deepfake sex crimes. The software, known as Tor, had a daily average of 43,757 South [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – “For those who haven’t seen the movie ‘Cast Away,’ Tom Hanks’ tearful reaction to a departing volleyball might seem incomprehensible. It’s the same with Fu Bao. To some, she’s just a bear, but for those who found healing in watching her grow, parting with Fu Bao is inevitably heartbreaking,” said [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The Constitutional Court of South Korea made a significant ruling on August 29, declaring Article 8, Paragraph 1 of the Framework Act on Carbon Neutrality unconstitutional. This decision marks the first time the court has recognized that inadequate government response to the climate crisis can be viewed as a violation [...]