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Hyundai Motor Named Official Sponsor of MLB World Tour in Seoul

Hyundai Motor Named Official Sponsor of MLB World Tour in Seoul

SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s leading automaker, said Tuesday it has been named an official sponsor of the U.S. Major League Baseball (MLB) World Tour Seoul Series set to open in South Korea this week. The tour features regular MLB season games played in various countries, with this year’s [...]

DGIST President Vows to Grow DGIST as World-leading Research Univ.

DGIST President Vows to Grow DGIST as World-leading Research Univ.

DAEGU, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea stands as an outstanding force in the global chipmaking arena, led by industry giants like Samsung Electronics Co. and SK hynix Inc., leaders in memory chip manufacturing. South Korea’s semiconductor exports amounted to US$99.7 billion last year, accounting for some 16 percent of the country’s overall overseas [...]

South Korea to Offer Braille Maps of National Parks by 2026

South Korea to Offer Braille Maps of National Parks by 2026

SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea National Park Service announced on March 18 that it will produce Braille maps for all 22 national parks across the country by 2026, in an effort to make these natural treasures more accessible to the visually impaired.  The first Braille map, covering Odaesan National Park, has been completed [...]

Wives of L.A. Dodgers Players Flock to K-Beauty Mecca During Seoul Visit

Wives of L.A. Dodgers Players Flock to K-Beauty Mecca During Seoul Visit

SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – As the Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their MLB World Tour in the South Korean capital, the wives of the team’s players embarked on a pilgrimage of their own — to the hallowed grounds of K-beauty retail mecca Olive Young. On Thursday afternoon, a group of around 10 wives, including [...]

Cultural Views on Occupational Prestige Vary Globally, with Politicians and Firefighters at the Top in Different Regions

Cultural Views on Occupational Prestige Vary Globally, with Politicians and Firefighters at the Top in Different Regions

SEOUL, Mar. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has shed light on the varying perceptions of occupational prestige across different countries, with lawmakers being held in high regard in Korea, China, and Japan, while firefighters are esteemed in the U.S. and Germany. The research, conducted by the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training [...]