SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — More than six years after South Korea’s Constitutional Court struck down the nation’s longstanding abortion ban as unconstitutional, lawmakers have yet to pass replacement legislation—leaving women and medical professionals in a state of growing uncertainty. A new government-backed study released Tuesday by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and [...]
MUAN, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — In a country racing to secure its place in the global artificial intelligence arms race, South Jeolla Province has quietly become a surprising frontrunner. Backed by abundant renewable energy and vast land resources, the region is drawing some of the world’s biggest technology investments—including the government’s next national AI computing [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Council is taking a landmark step toward acknowledging the economic and social value of unpaid labor traditionally carried out by women. Council Chair Choi Ho-jung announced Tuesday the introduction of an ordinance that would allow women who have spent years in household management or caregiving roles to [...]
DAEJEON, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea’s single-person households surpass 8 million, researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have unveiled a new approach to monitoring mental health using Internet of Things (IoT) data collected from home environments. KAIST announced Tuesday that a research team led by Professor Lee [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid a growing presence of service robots in South Korea’s restaurants and public facilities, concerns are mounting over potential hacking risks and the absence of government oversight to ensure their cybersecurity. According to data submitted by the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA) to Rep. Choi Su-jin of the opposition [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Shinhan Bank is introducing a new interactive savings product that merges gaming and personal finance, targeting younger customers who seek both fun and engagement in their banking experience. The bank said Monday that it has begun pre-registration for its “Arcade Savings” account through the Shinhan SOL Bank app, open until [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s National Police Agency has suspended its use of a domestic artificial intelligence–based legal information platform, citing cost pressures and growing concerns over the reliability of AI-generated content after a recent controversy involving ChatGPT-created false legal citations. According to police officials on Tuesday, the agency announced on its internal [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Dual-income couples are more likely to consider having children when housework and earning power are shared equally between partners, a new study has found. According to research published by the Korea Institute of Child Care and Education, women’s willingness to have children rises significantly when household chores are evenly [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — With competition in the cosmetics industry intensifying, major South Korean beauty brands are increasingly turning their stores into immersive spaces where customers can test products and experience the essence of each brand beyond the counter. APR Co. operates “Space Dosan” in Seoul’s Sinsa-dong, where visitors can try its Medicube skincare [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — As global interest in Korean cuisine continues to soar, foreign tourists visiting South Korea are increasingly venturing beyond traditional dishes like kimchi, bulgogi, and bibimbap to explore the flavors of everyday Korean life — from instant noodles and gimbap to street snacks and convenience store fare. According to data [...]