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 [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The 7th Incheon Queer Culture Festival was held on November 2 near Bupyeong Station in Incheon’s Bupyeong District, drawing approximately 300 participants from LGBTQ+ and progressive civic groups, according to police estimates. Rainbow flags adorned the festival grounds as attendees browsed through booths selling commemorative items such as handkerchiefs and [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study warns that the proliferation of cashless businesses could disproportionately impact older consumers who rely heavily on cash and have lower digital literacy, according to research released October 31 by the Bank of Korea. The study, conducted by Lee Kyungtae of the Bank of Korea’s Financial and Monetary [...]
RIYADH, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea ranked lowest in life satisfaction according to a new international survey released on October 30, highlighting growing concerns about quality of life in one of Asia’s most developed economies. The survey, conducted by Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative (FII), polled 50,700 adults across 24 countries between July 15 [...]
BUSAN, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – On October 30, in Busan’s Haeundae district, 952 firefighters from across the nation converged at the Haeundae LCT The Sharp building for the third annual National Firefighters’ Stair Climb Competition. Set in South Korea’s second-tallest building, the event tested their stamina, requiring each firefighter to climb 2,372 steps from ground [...]