SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean picture book “If you Want to Eat a Red Apple” has won a prestigious BolognaRagazzi Award for debut works, the award’s website showed Friday, making it the first recipient of the highest honor in the category. Written by Jin Joo and illustrated by Lee Ga-hee, the [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The recent passing of 25-year-old actress Kim Sae-ron has reignited concerns over cyber harassment and sensationalist media coverage, as South Korea grapples with repeated tragedies involving public figures subjected to relentless online attacks. While public mourning often leads to temporary calls for self-reflection, history suggests the cycle of online [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of young South Koreans in online communities are engaging in radical political actions, including plotting disruptions at court buildings and orchestrating mass messaging campaigns against Constitutional Court Acting Chief Justice Moon Hyung-bae. Experts suggest that economic instability and social alienation among youth are fueling this escalation. According [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — A stark disconnect exists between how elderly South Koreans hope to spend their final days and where they actually die, according to a comprehensive study released on February 17 by the National Health Insurance Service Research Institute. The analysis found that while 67.5% of elderly long-term care recipients wish to [...]
INCHEON, South Korea, Feb. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A fundraising campaign launched by firefighters in Incheon to support accident victims has surpassed 1.2 billion won ($827,586) in donations over five years, officials announced on February 16. The “119 Miracle” campaign, which began in August 2019, allows participants to donate 119 won daily to assist victims of [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — As the global coinage industry undergoes a paradigm shift from traditional currency to collectible and artistic pieces, South Korea’s state-run minting agency is looking to integrate its coin production with K-culture to develop a new high-value industry. The Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO) announced on February 12 [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Artist Yang Jung-uk has been named the winner of the Korea Artist Prize 2024 by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), the museum said Thursday. Through his kinetic sculptures crafted from wood, motors, lamps and threads, he creates movements that are both individual and perfectly rhythmic, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The murder of 8-year-old Kim Ha-neul has sparked widespread concern among parents in South Korea, amplifying fears for child safety ahead of the new school semester. On February 12, parenting forums and online communities saw a surge in discussions about location-tracking applications, with many parents inquiring about the app reportedly [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KTSA) reported on February 11 that approximately 70% of elderly drivers felt they received more courteous treatment and right-of-way considerations from other drivers after displaying “Senior Driver” signs on their vehicles. The initiative, launched in September last year in Busan, aimed to promote a more [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — On the eve of Jeongwol Daeboreum, the first full moon of the lunar year, communities across South Korea gathered for traditional celebrations, including the centuries-old ritual of Daljip Burning (Sheaf burning). This practice, deeply rooted in Korean folklore, involves setting fire to large structures made of straw and pine branches to [...]