SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent spate of violent crimes targeting South Koreans in Cambodia and other Southeast Asian countries has dampened public confidence in travel to the region, according to a new survey released Thursday. The Realmeter poll, conducted on Oct. 21 among 504 adults nationwide, found that 82.4 percent of respondents said [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — More than one in eight expectant mothers in South Korea now develop gestational diabetes, a ten-year study has found, prompting government efforts to track and prevent the long-term health risks that can follow both mothers and their children. The Korean Diabetes Association and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency’s [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly 4 in 10 South Korean parents say they feel stressed about managing their children’s use of smartphones and tablets, according to a new survey that underscores growing anxiety over “digital parenting” in the country’s hyper-connected households. The study, released Wednesday by the Korea Press Foundation, surveyed 921 parents of [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — At exactly 10:29 a.m. on Thursday, six days before the third anniversary of the Itaewon crowd crush, three shrouded photographs were revealed outside Exit 1 of Itaewon Station — the site of the 2022 tragedy that left 159 people dead. Against a deep violet backdrop embroidered with constellations, the images [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Hundreds of foreign residents will gather in Seoul this week for the 2025 Foreigners’ Taekwondo Championship, a cultural event celebrating Korea’s national martial art and promoting international friendship through sport. The festival, organized by the Gangnam District Office and co-hosted by Kukkiwon and the Foreign Taekwondo Culture Association in Korea, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — In a bid to merge urban mobility with wellness culture, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has transformed parts of three subway stations into fitness and leisure spaces for runners, offering free access to facilities that blend convenience with community. The new “Runner’s Base” zones — located at Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — When it comes to fall in Seoul, the city’s palaces reign supreme. A new data analysis by the Seoul Metropolitan Government shows that royal palaces, particularly Gyeongbokgung, dominate as the most talked-about and visited spots among both residents and tourists during the autumn season. The findings, released Wednesday, were drawn [...]
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 [...]
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) — 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 [...]