SEOUL, June 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Despite public perception that entertainers live comfortably above the economic fray, a new government survey suggests that income inequality and career instability are pervasive among South Korea’s cultural workers — particularly those in broadcasting, popular music, and comics. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s 2024 Artist Survey, [...]
SEOUL, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — In an ambitious push to curb waste and promote circular economy practices, the South Korean government has joined forces with local governments and private companies to recycle discarded election banners into construction materials, car interiors, and eco-conscious consumer products. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on Thursday [...]
CHUNCHEON, South Korea, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — In a bid to stabilize South Korea’s troubled dried pollock (hwangtae) industry, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province announced on Thursday that it will launch a two-day campaign on June 9–10 to restore order to hwangtae distribution. The initiative will take place at the Jumunjin Traditional Market in Gangneung [...]
JEJU, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — As plastic pollution in oceans worsens, South Korea’s traditional sea women — or haenyeo — are finding their diving grounds increasingly choked with debris. On June 4, Inger Andersen, Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), met with a veteran haenyeo on Jeju Island to witness firsthand the frontlines of marine [...]
SEOUL, June 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will host a series of events marking World Environment Day from June 4 to 13, with a flagship ceremony taking place in Jeju on June 5—the first time in 28 years that the global observance is held in the country. The ceremony, organized by the Ministry of [...]
SEOUL, June 3 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea’s tech sector transitions from digital transformation (DX) to what many now call “AI transformation” (AX), major system integration (SI) companies are rapidly deploying generative AI across their development operations—redefining the core of enterprise software engineering. Leading the charge is LG CNS, which recently upgraded its AI coding [...]
SEOUL, June 3 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea gears up for its pivotal presidential election on June 3, a colorful array of unconventional polling stations across the country has captured public attention—ranging from wrestling gyms to pizza shops and even wedding halls. While official election law typically designates schools, community centers, and other public [...]
SEOUL, June 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Faced with a decline in group tour bookings, South Korea’s travel industry is doubling down on ultra-premium travel packages—some costing tens of millions of won—in a bid to attract high-end travelers and shore up profitability. Major agencies such as Lotte Tour Development, Hana Tour, and Modetour are expanding their [...]
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 [...]