SEOUL, March 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Several Southeast Asian airlines have come under fire for referring to Dokdo, a South Korean territory, as ‘Liancourt Rocks’ on in-flight map services. The term, originating from the name of a French whaling ship, is often used by Japan in an effort to undermine South Korea’s sovereignty claims. Seo Kyoung-Duk, [...]
SEOUL, March 12 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study reveals that South Korea’s younger generation perceives marriage and childbirth with overwhelmingly negative emotions, with financial concerns emerging as the dominant theme. The Korean Peninsula Population Institute for Future (KPPIF), a nonprofit research organization, analyzed approximately 50,000 posts on the workplace community platform Blind from November [...]
SEOUL, March 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Premium kimchi products branded by major hotels are enjoying steady popularity, prompting businesses to expand their operations by introducing subscription services. According to hotel industry sources on March 11, Josun Hotels & Resorts launched a Premium Kimchi Subscription Service on March 7. The service delivers kimchi to subscribers on a [...]
SEOUL, March 11 (Korea Bizwire) — “Don’t suffer in silence anymore. Take revenge on those who have wronged you,” reads the product description for a straw doll on a popular South Korean e-commerce platform. These modern interpretations of traditional voodoo dolls, priced at around 10,000 won each, are being marketed as stress-relief tools for dealing with workplace [...]
SEOUL, March 10 (Korea Bizwire) — A new survey has revealed that many social media users primarily access platforms to kill time, with TikTok showing the strongest tendency toward habitual, passive consumption. According to the “2024 Social Media User Survey” conducted by the Korea Press Foundation, 48.7% of TikTok users cited “killing time or habitual use” [...]
SEOUL, March 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing wave of media attention is focusing on ‘Daechi Moms,’ a term referring to ambitious South Korean parents who dedicate their lives to their children’s elite education. From viral YouTube skits to TV documentaries and drama series, these mothers—often depicted wearing luxury fashion while micromanaging their children’s academic [...]
SEOUL, March 7 (Korea Bizwire) — A heated debate has erupted over South Korean discount retailer Daiso’s sale of low-cost health supplements, as pharmacists oppose the move while consumer groups argue it infringes on consumer rights. The Korea Consumer Organizations Council issued a statement on March 7 condemning the pharmacist associations’ objections, stating, “Health supplements are [...]
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The Jogye Order Social Welfare Foundation, South Korea’s largest Buddhist organization, announced on March 5 that it plans to expand its temple stay matchmaking program to include foreign participants, marking a new approach in addressing the country’s low birth rate. The “Naneun Jeollo” (I Go to the Temple) program, previously [...]
SEOUL, March 5 (Korea Bizwire) — As countries worldwide adjust their immigration policies, South Korea’s permanent residency system is drawing increased interest, particularly as the nation seeks to attract skilled foreign workers amid demographic challenges. While the United States recently made headlines with a proposal to sell permanent residency for $5 million, South Korea’s own system [...]
CHUNCHEON, South Korea, March 5 (Korea Bizwire) — This spring, the vibrant colors of India’s Holi festival will brighten the city of Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. The Gangwon Tourism Organization and the city of Chuncheon announced Wednesday that they will host the 2025 Holi Hai Festival on March 16 at the waterfront park near Chuncheon Bears Hotel. Inspired [...]