SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In an era dominated by digital streaming, South Korean young adults are bucking global trends by maintaining a strong connection to traditional television viewing. A recent survey reveals that about 70% of South Koreans in their 20s regularly watch video content on TV, dedicating an average of 132 minutes per [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Independence fighter groups and opposition party lawmakers boycotted the government’s Liberation Day ceremony Thursday to separately commemorate the holiday in protest over the appointment of the new head of a national independence museum. The Heritage of Korean Independence (HKI), a state-funded association of independence fighters and their descendants, held [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – A seemingly innocuous car sticker distributed by Seoul National University (SNU) to parents of its students has ignited a heated online debate, highlighting the tensions surrounding South Korea’s deeply entrenched academic hierarchy. The stickers, emblazoned with phrases like “PROUD PARENT” and “SNU Family” alongside the university’s logo, have been criticized [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move amid growing concerns over electric vehicle safety, Swedish automaker Polestar has introduced its latest model to the South Korean market. The company is leveraging its spotless safety record to distinguish itself from competitors, particularly in light of a recent fire involving a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle in [...]
SEOSAN, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In the wake of recent electric vehicle (EV) fires, local governments across South Korea’s South Chungcheong Province are rushing to implement safety measures, marking a shift from their previous focus on promoting EV adoption through subsidies. The city of Seosan is at the forefront of these efforts. City officials said [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Kakao Pay, a leading digital payment service in South Korea, announced on Wednesday that it has ceased sharing user information with Alipay since mid-May, following a controversial breach involving the unauthorized disclosure of personal credit data. In a statement, Kakao Pay revealed that the suspension of information sharing began on [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean tech giants Samsung Display and LG Display are set to showcase their cutting-edge display technologies at the country’s largest display exhibition, offering a glimpse into the future of screens. The K-Display 2024 exhibition, running for three days from August 14 at COEX in Seoul’s Gangnam district, will feature [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea prepares to celebrate its Liberation Day on August 15, an unusual event in Seoul’s Seodaemun district is capturing public attention: a chance to shoot water guns at actors portraying Japanese colonial-era police officers. The event is part of the Seodaemun Independence Festival, which kicked off on August [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) –Lee Yong-soo, an outspoken South Korean victim of Japan’s wartime military sexual slavery, urged the government on Wednesday to proactively intervene in securing compensation from Japan. The 96-year-old victim made the call in an interview with Yonhap News Agency during an event marking the memorial day for victims of [...]
ULLEUNG, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – Recent incidents of electric vehicle (EV) fires have prompted ferry operators serving Ulleung Island, a popular tourist destination off South Korea’s east coast, to implement new restrictions on EV transportation. According to local authorities in Ulleung County, North Gyeongsang Province, H Shipping Company announced on August 13 that it would [...]