SEOUL, July 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Company announced on July 28 that its short film “Night Fishing,” co-produced with actor Son Suk-ku, won the Best Editing Award in the International Short Film Competition category at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival. This marks the first time a film produced by a Korean automaker has [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – In South Korea, parents of young men serving in the military are experiencing heightened anxiety due to a combination of unusual provocations from North Korea and extreme weather conditions. An individual referred to only as Park, 65, said they were on edge every time they receive a safety alert about [...]
PARIS, Jul. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean women’s archery team has etched their names in Olympic history, securing their 10th consecutive gold medal in the team event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Their success is attributed in part to the remarkable composure of the Korean archers, often referred to as their “hearts of steel.” [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis by World Vision, an international aid and development organization, has shed light on the primary concerns of children in South Korea. The study, released on July 29, found that issues related to cognitive and emotional well-being, including low self-esteem, are at the forefront of children’s worries. The [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — SK Telecom Co. said Tuesday it has launched its artificial intelligence-based veterinary care assistance service X Caliber in Southeast Asia. The mobile carrier signed a deal with local companies to supply X Caliber in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, according to the Korean company. X Caliber is an AI-based veterinary [...]
JEJU, Jul. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Starting August 1, all buses on Jeju Island will be equipped with a QR code payment system, marking a significant step towards modernizing public transportation and improving convenience for both local residents and international visitors. The Jeju provincial government announced on July 29 that passengers will be able to pay [...]
JEJU, Jul. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The recent launch of Coupang’s late-night Rocket Delivery service on Jeju Island has been marred by tragedy, prompting labor unions to demand a thorough investigation and increased oversight of working conditions. On July 29, the Jeju branch of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) held a press conference outside [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – For the second consecutive year, Samsung Electronics has been named the most desirable company to work for among college students in South Korea, according to a recent survey. The employment website Incruit announced on July 29 that it had conducted a survey of 962 job-seeking college students nationwide. The survey [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Lee, a 29-year-old office worker, has decided to cut back on the dawn delivery service she once used once or twice a week. Her decision came after learning about the tragic death of a delivery driver in his 40s who was swept away by floodwaters while making early morning deliveries [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has confirmed that smartphone addiction can be transmitted from parents to their children. The research revealed that when parents exhibit high smartphone dependence, nearly 80% of their children also show signs of excessive smartphone use, leading to disruptions in daily life or anxiety when separated from their [...]