SEOUL, June 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Tuesday it will expand its free “Pet Plant Clinic” service—an initiative offering personalized diagnosis and care for ailing houseplants—from 9 to 14 locations across the city by the end of June. Launched in 2023, the Pet Plant Clinic program provides expert guidance to citizens [...]
SEOUL, June 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Foreign visitors to South Korea ranked punctuality as the most satisfying aspect of the country’s railway services, according to a new customer satisfaction survey released by national rail operator KORAIL. The survey, conducted on May 18–19, polled 301 foreign tourists at major transportation hubs including Seoul Station, Busan Station, [...]
SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Workers of e-commerce giant Coupang Inc. have launched a new integrated labor union to demand better wages and improved working conditions, the union said Tuesday. Until now, Coupang had two separate labor unions — one representing workers in its logistics affiliate, Coupang Fulfillment Service, and the other for employees [...]
SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — In a striking shift driven by demographic change, South Korea’s workforce participation rate among people aged 60 and older has reached near parity with that of the country’s youth, signaling a new era in the nation’s labor market. According to data released Monday by Statistics Korea, the economic participation rate [...]
SEOUL, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Celebrated soprano Sumi Jo on Monday expressed gratitude for the support and love from her fans throughout her career, which culminated in her receiving a prestigious French cultural award. Last month, she was honored with France’s Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters, the highest rank of the [...]
SEOUL, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly half of caregivers for people with developmental disabilities in South Korea are providing care alone, often without any backup support in emergencies, according to a nationwide study released Sunday. The survey, commissioned by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social [...]
SEOUL, June 15 (Korea Bizwire) — In a bid to counter South Korea’s declining birthrate, the government and major transit operators are rolling out a series of expanded transportation benefits aimed at easing the burden on families with multiple children. Recent additions include priority departure services at major airports, discounted high-speed rail fares, and enhanced fare [...]
SEOUL, June 14 (Korea Bizwire) — A group of South Korean parents of LGBTQ children gathered in central Seoul on Saturday, offering free hugs and messages of unconditional love at the annual Seoul Queer Culture Festival — a gesture both symbolic and deeply personal in a society still struggling with LGBTQ acceptance. Under banners reading “Son, [...]
GOYANG, June 13 (Korea Bizwire) — In a sea of purple, the signature color of global pop sensation BTS, fans from around the world gathered on Friday at Kintex Exhibition Center in Goyang to celebrate the group’s 12th debut anniversary at the 2025 BTS FESTA. This year’s event holds special significance: it marks the long-awaited return [...]
SEOUL, June 13 (Korea Bizwire) — A major hacking incident that has paralyzed South Korea’s largest online bookstore, Yes24, for more than four days has reignited public debate over the vulnerability and ownership of digital content—particularly e-books. The service disruption, caused by a ransomware attack disclosed on June 9, has left more than 20 million [...]