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 [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — A new survey has revealed that South Korean adults rate their life satisfaction at just over 50 points out of 100, according to a report released by Lotte Members on February 10. The report, titled “2025 Tomorrow, Us,” which surveyed 5,000 adults, found that respondents gave their overall quality of [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of young couples in South Korea are breaking from traditional wedding customs, choosing efficiency and personal meaning over long-established practices that some view as outdated or burdensome. Take Oh, 29, who recently decided to skip the customary bouquet toss at her wedding. “I was concerned about the [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — A new survey has revealed distinct generational preferences in social media use among South Koreans, with younger users gravitating toward Instagram while those over 50 show a stronger affinity for Band. However, KakaoTalk remains the most widely used platform across all age groups. According to the “2024 Social Media User [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of exclusive insurance agents in South Korea has increased despite the growing influence of independent insurance agencies (GAs) in the market, according to industry data released on February 6. Unlike GA agents who sell products from multiple insurers, exclusive agents are directly employed by insurance companies and sell [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Korea Bizwire) - Lee Soo-man, the legendary figure behind the global rise of K-pop, is setting his sights beyond the phenomenon known as “hallyu.” The founder and former executive producer of K-pop powerhouse SM Entertainment envisions a future where Korean entertainment transcends national labels. “We must now move beyond hallyu,” Lee said [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Fashion and apparel companies are increasingly leveraging short-form videos to tell brand stories and boost marketing efforts, industry sources reported on February 2. Major fashion brands and platforms are expanding their YouTube presence and video content offerings on their platforms, responding to the preferences of their primary customer base – [...]