SEOUL, Mar. 1 (Korea Bizwire) –The online video platform TikTok is currently embroiled in a licensing fee dispute with Universal Music Group (UMG), which has led to the disappearance of BTS member Jungkook’s popular track “Seven” from the platform. Users attempting to access the song on the group’s official account are met with a notification [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 1 (Korea Bizwire) –The International Labor Organization (ILO) has voiced its concern over the absence of concrete actions by the Japanese government to resolve the issues surrounding ‘comfort women’ and forced labor during the Japanese military’s occupation. This statement was highlighted during a joint memorial service held by the Korean Confederation of Trade [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 1 (Korea Bizwire) –A coalition of South Korean labor and civic organizations has come together to launch a network dedicated to the implementation of a four-day workweek and the elimination of prolonged labor practices. Dubbed the “Four-Day Workweek Network,” the coalition officially commenced its activities with a launch ceremony held at the National [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Thailand is turning its attention to the burgeoning world of webtoons, a digital comic format that has gained significant traction globally. In an initiative led by the Thai government, the Department of Intellectual Property, in collaboration with Kakao Entertainment Thailand and KP Comics Studio, has launched the “T-Toon Project.” This [...]
SOKCHO, Mar. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The Sangdomun Village Cherry Blossom Festival in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, will no longer herald the arrival of spring with its breathtaking floral displays. This decision draws a curtain on a beloved 15-year tradition that began in 2009, primarily due to the aging population of local organizers, most of whom are [...]
CHEONGJU, Mar. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In a remarkable departure from national trends, North Chungcheong Province emerged as the sole region among South Korea’s 17 provinces and cities to record an increase in both the number of newborns and the total fertility rate in 2022. According to data from Statistics Korea, North Chungcheong Province witnessed [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced an ambitious plan to convert Jamsugyo Bridge into the Han River’s inaugural pedestrian-only bridge, as part of the “Great Han River Project.” This initiative aims to offer a new way to experience the river by allowing individuals to walk across it, enhancing accessibility [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent report by the Korea Creative Content Agency has revealed that minors are less likely to overindulge in gaming when their parents have a higher understanding of games and set clear usage guidelines. The findings, detailed in the “2023 Comprehensive Survey on Children and Adolescents’ Gaming Behavior,” were based [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – After 37 years, South Korea’s prohibition against the early disclosure of fetal sex, a measure initially implemented to combat gender-biased abortions fueled by a preference for sons, has been rescinded by the Constitutional Court. The court, on a pivotal day, declared the section of the medical law that barred medical [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor has announced the launch of its ‘Colorful Life’ campaign, a four-day initiative aimed at raising awareness about biodiversity conservation. The campaign, which is being conducted in partnership with the Korea Green Foundation, will take place from February 26 to 29. Designed to deepen the understanding of biodiversity among [...]