SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea prepares for the Chuseok harvest holiday, when household waste typically spikes, local governments and businesses are stepping up efforts to promote greener practices — from reusable wrapping to bans on artificial flowers at cemeteries. Officials in North Chungcheong Province estimate that nearly 20,000 tons of waste [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans believe they will need about 3.5 million won ($2,600) a month to live comfortably in retirement, but most expect to secure only two-thirds of that amount, according to a new survey by KB Financial Group’s research institute. The study, released Sunday, polled 3,000 people aged 25 to [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Artificial intelligence has already reshaped how people search for answers and make decisions. Now it is rewriting the science of predicting the weather — an area long thought too complex for machines. At a workshop in Seogwipo, Jeju, hosted this month by the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) and the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — For middle-aged and older South Koreans seeking a second career, technical licenses are proving to be a reliable path into steady employment and higher wages. A government survey released Sunday by the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training found that [...]
BUSAN, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has declared its first national charter on animal protection, a symbolic yet landmark step in recognizing animals as living beings rather than property. While the document carries no legal force, officials and advocates say it sets out core values to guide future policy and public awareness on animal [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s booming frozen gimbap exports to the United States are faltering under new trade barriers, even as instant noodles and sauces continue to thrive in global markets. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said Sunday that U.S. tariffs of 15 percent on Korean processed rice products [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — As Seoul prepares to host the 2025 World Fireworks Festival this Saturday along the Han River, demand for prime viewing spots has ignited a frenzy of resales, steep markups, and even makeshift rentals. Online marketplaces are filled with offers ranging from balcony access in Han River–view apartments — sometimes [...]
POHANG, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) scientists have developed a device that generates electricity from ambient humidity with more than 100 times the efficiency of previous technologies, marking a potential leap forward in renewable energy. The research team, led by Professor Jeon Sang-min of POSTECH’s Department of Chemical [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Sonata sedan with a special exhibition in Seoul that retraces the model’s evolution from the company’s early years to its present status as a flagship vehicle. The exhibition, titled “By Your Side – Stella & Sonata,” opened Thursday at [...]
SEJONG, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) —South Koreans earn the most at age 45 but begin running deficits by 61, as consumption outpaces income in later life, according to new government data that underscores the economic strains of an aging society. The National Statistics Office said Wednesday in its release of the 2023 National Transfer Accounts [...]