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Fermented Soybean Paste Tops List for Most Readily Absorbable Isoflavones, Study Finds

SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A new government study has found that cheonggukjang, Korea’s traditional fermented soybean paste, contains the highest proportion of bioavailable isoflavones among processed soybean foods, highlighting its superior health benefits. According to research released Thursday by the Gyeonggi Institute of Health and Environment, cheonggukjang leads in the proportion of non-glycosylated (aglycone) [...]

Elderly Driver Accidents Surge in Busan, Prompting Urgent Safety Concerns

BUSAN, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A rise in traffic accidents involving elderly drivers in Busan is drawing renewed attention to the urgent need for comprehensive safety measures, as demographic shifts push the city deeper into an aging society. According to the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency, the latest incident occurred on May 21, when an SM7 [...]

Jeju Aims to Become Global Hub for Digital Nomads with New Strategy Session at 2025 Forum

JEJU, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Jeju Island is ramping up efforts to position itself as a global hub for digital nomads, unveiling a strategic initiative to attract remote workers and foster regional innovation. The initiative will be explored in depth at a dedicated session during the upcoming 20th Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity, scheduled [...]

Olive Young Hosts Korea’s Largest Beauty & Health Festival on Seoul’s Nodeul Island

SEOUL, May 21, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — CJ Olive Young, South Korea’s leading beauty and health retailer, kicked off the 2025 Olive Young Festa on Wednesday, launching the country’s largest hands-on beauty and wellness festival. The event runs through May 25 on Seoul’s scenic Nodeul Island. Originally launched in 2019, Olive Young Festa is designed as [...]

Temperature in Seoul Exceeds 30 C for 1st Time This Year

SEOUL, May 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The temperature in Seoul exceeded 30 C for the first time this year Wednesday, hours after setting a new record for the highest daily minimum temperature for May, the state weather agency said. The mercury rose to as high as 30.8 C in the capital city, which was 6.2 [...]

Marriage and Birth Intentions Rise Among Young Koreans, Survey Finds

SEOUL, May 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A growing number of young South Koreans are expressing a willingness to marry and have children, marking a shift in societal attitudes amid the country’s ongoing battle with low birth rates. According to survey results released Tuesday by the Presidential Committee on Ageing Society and Population Policy, the share of [...]

Social Media Posts Show Ex-U.S. President Clinton Apparently Sightseeing in Central Seoul

SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Photos and videos of former U.S. President Bill Clinton apparently sightseeing in central Seoul have been shared online, raising speculation over the nature of seemingly his first visit to South Korea in decades. The posts, shared on social media and online communities, showed the former U.S. president reportedly visiting [...]

Korean Buddhist Temple Cuisine Designated as National Intangible Heritage

SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Korea’s traditional Buddhist temple cuisine, known for its deep spiritual roots and vegetarian principles, has been officially designated a National Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Korea Heritage Service announced on Monday. Often referred to as “sachal eumsik”, temple food encompasses the everyday meals of Buddhist monks, including ritual offerings and [...]

Support for Non-Marital Childbirth Rising Among Young Koreans, Especially Women

SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Public acceptance of non-marital childbirth is steadily rising among young South Koreans, with women in their 20s and 30s showing the sharpest increases in approval, according to a new study commissioned by the Presidential Committee on Aging Society and Population Policy. The research, conducted by the Korean Women’s Development Institute, analyzed [...]

Maestro Chung Myung-Whun Likens La Scala Appointment to Long-Awaited Union

BUSAN, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Maestro Chung Myung-whun, recently appointed music director of Italy’s Teatro alla Scala, described the new role as the culmination of a long-standing relationship with the famed opera house, likening it to a marriage. “We have maintained a lovely relationship for the past 36 years and suddenly gotten married, to [...]