SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea’s entertainment industry grapples with economic headwinds, producers are shifting from expensive dramas to more cost-effective variety shows, with character development emerging as a crucial factor in both formats, industry experts said at a forum on November 7. At the K-Culture Trend Forum held at Amore Pacific headquarters [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia announced on November 7 that it will launch a heritage exhibition titled “From Moments to Movement,” celebrating the company’s 80-year history. The exhibition will be held at Kia360, the company’s brand experience space in Gangnam District, Seoul, until November next year. The showcase, which is Kia’s second heritage exhibition [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Group’s independent luxury brand Genesis said Friday it has partnered with Tate Modern, a leading British modern art museum, as part of a company initiative to collaborate with leading global cultural institutions. Genesis and Tate Modern will join hands to support “Genesis Exhibition: Do Ho Suh: Walk [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A Vietnamese tourist’s social media posts showing her performing yoga poses in form-fitting attire at a historic Seoul palace has ignited controversy in Vietnam over appropriate behavior at cultural heritage sites. According to VN Express on November 5, a Hanoi resident identified only as “H” photographed herself executing advanced yoga [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A Seoul Metropolitan Government initiative providing companion plants to socially isolated young adults has led to decreased depression levels and improved self-efficacy among participants, according to city officials on November 5. The program, which marks a crucial first step in encouraging social participation among isolated youth, has shown tangible benefits [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The average wedding gift money in South Korea has risen to 90,000 won, reflecting a 23% increase since 2021, according to recent data analysis by KakaoPay of its digital money transfer envelope service. The mobile payment provider’s analysis, released on November 4, shows a steady upward trend in wedding gift [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Korea’s tradition of making fermented sauces using soybeans is likely to be added to UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage. UNESCO said Tuesday its deliberative body has categorized “knowledge, beliefs, and practices related to jang-making in the Republic of Korea” as recommended for inscription. The Republic of Korea is [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In an unusual blend of spiritual retreat and modern matchmaking, more than half of the participants in a recent temple stay program at Baekyang Temple found romantic connections, according to the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism Social Welfare Foundation. The two-day program, which concluded on November 3 at Baekyang Temple [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant nod to the growing global popularity of Korean instant noodles, Indonesia’s leading noodle manufacturer has unveiled a new Korean Ramyeon product line featuring K-pop sensation NewJeans, as international companies increasingly capitalize on the K-food phenomenon. Indomie, a subsidiary of Indonesian food giant Indofood and one of the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – A new report has revealed that only 4 out of 10 newly employed wage workers in South Korea remain at their initial workplace after one year, highlighting ongoing concerns about job stability among new entrants to the workforce. According to an analysis published November 3 by the Korea Employment Information [...]