SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – A banner urging restraint in playing ball games at a children’s park in Seoul has sparked an online debate, highlighting a deeper issue of shrinking play spaces for children in urban areas. The sign, which quickly spread on social media, has drawn criticism for seemingly contradicting the very purpose of [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a striking reflection of South Korea’s demographic shifts, numerous kindergartens and childcare centers across the nation are shuttering their doors, succumbing to the dual pressures of plummeting birth rates and an aging population. In response, a growing number of these institutions are pivoting to serve the elderly, transitioning into [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In South Korea, a somewhat surprising economic trend is unfolding: despite the nation’s birth rates hitting new lows each year, the market for premium children’s products continues to expand. This growth is largely driven by the “ten pocket” trend, where up to ten family members are willing to open their [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean novelist Hwang Sok-yong’s “Mater 2-10″ has been longlisted for the 2024 International Booker Prize, the British literary awards said Tuesday. Hwang’s novel, translated into English by Sora Kim-Russell and Youngjae Josephine Bae, was announced as one of the 13 preliminary nominees by the Booker Prize Foundation on [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s MZ generation, encompassing individuals aged 14 to 40, is reportedly more invested in environmental and climate change issues compared to older age groups. However, a recent study by Statistics Korea suggests that their efforts to reduce environmental pollution fall short compared to the actions of those aged 56 [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Korea Bizwire) –The Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea has confirmed allegations of a so-called ‘private education cartel,’ involving active teachers providing mock test questions to private education companies in exchange for monetary compensation. The audit, conducted from September last year over a three-month period, scrutinized the involvement of educators in [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a revealing glimpse into the collective psyche of a nation increasingly alarmed by the environmental crisis at its doorstep, a recent comprehensive survey has highlighted the deep concerns harbored by South Koreans over the twin perils of climate change and the burgeoning issue of plastic waste. This widespread apprehension [...]
GIMHAE, Mar. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to attract tourists from both within South Korea and abroad, the city of Gimhae in South Gyeongsang Province is drawing significant attention with the announcement that it will be hosting a Gaya Royal Wedding event, marking Visit Gimhae Year. The Gimhae Cultural Foundation has revealed plans to [...]
TOKYO, Mar. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – Riding on the Hallyu wave, Korean cuisine continues to expand its presence in the Japanese market, now extending to street food offerings. At Asia’s largest food expo, Foodex Japan 2024, which opened for a four-day run on March 5 at Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, the Korea Pavilion showcased a [...]
GIMHAE, Mar. 5 (Korea Bizwire) –The city of Gimhae in South Gyeongsang Province, home to over 20,000 registered foreign nationals, announced on March 4 its commitment to facilitating the stable settlement of foreign residents and multicultural families through a variety of supportive measures. The city has decided to extend its foundational learning support for [...]