SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) – South Koreans are turning to the familiar voice of G-Dragon to soundtrack their commutes, according to a new analysis of music streaming habits on Melon, the country’s leading audio platform. Melon revealed Monday that the Big Bang frontman’s tracks were the most streamed by users during weekday commuting hours—specifically [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Spending on pet care services and products in South Korea has surged by 30% over the past three years, with the fastest growth driven by consumers aged 60 and older, according to a new report released by KB Kookmin Card. The analysis, based on 24.85 million card transactions by 3.54 [...]
SEOUL, June 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Despite legal protections for maternity and parental leave in South Korea, new data reveals that many workers—particularly non-regular employees—continue to face pressure and retaliation for attempting to exercise these rights. The labor advocacy group Gapjil 119 on Sunday disclosed 58 cases of workplace mistreatment related to childbirth and parenting over [...]
Los Angeles, June 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Netflix set the stage for the highly anticipated return of Squid Game at its annual global fan event, Tudum 2025, unveiling the official trailer for Season 3, which will premiere on June 27. The third season is expected to conclude the globally acclaimed Korean thriller that has captivated audiences [...]
Tokyo, June 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bustling classroom at the Tokyo Korean School in Shinjuku on Sunday, more than 100 participants—ranging from local residents to educators and Korean expatriates—gathered for a spirited seminar on Korean paper folding, known as Jong ie jupgi. The event was part of the 2nd K-Paper Folding Festival, commemorating the [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Parking issues remain the leading source of frustration for apartment dwellers in South Korea, according to a new analysis of resident complaints filed through a popular apartment management platform. Apartmenti, a residential service app, revealed Friday that parking-related grievances accounted for 33% of the more than 100,000 complaints submitted [...]
JEJU, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Jeju Island’s renowned Saryeoni Forest Trail, long celebrated as a premier ecotourism destination, has been officially designated a symbol of friendship between South Korea and the Arab world, the provincial government announced Thursday. The designation ceremony, held during the opening of the 17th Saryeoni Forest Eco-Healing Experience, coincided with [...]
SEOUL, May 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean violinist Park Sue-ye has won the 13th International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, one of the most prestigious competitions for the instrument in the world. Park was announced as the first prize winner of the competition, which took place in Helsinki from May 19 to 29, according to [...]
SEOUL, May 30 (Korea Bizwire) — A new study suggests that students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds in South Korea are significantly more likely to take multiple gap years (“N-sus”) and enter university through standardized test-based admissions — raising concerns that recent reforms aimed at fairness may be deepening educational inequality. According to a report published [...]
SEOUL, May 30 (Korea Biawire) — South Korea’s declining school-age population has led to a steady drop in university enrollment, with vocational and technical colleges bearing the brunt of the demographic shift. In response, universities are increasingly recruiting nontraditional students — including adult learners and international students — to fill empty seats, a new government [...]