JEJU, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Jeju Island’s tourism-driven economy is under strain as domestic political instability and a recent aviation disaster involving Jeju Air have dampened travel demand, according to an analysis released on January 8 by the Bank of Korea’s Jeju branch. Between December 5, 2024, and January 7, 2025, the number of domestic [...]
MUAN, South Korea, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — In the wake of the tragic “Jeju Air Disaster,” Muan International Airport in South Korea became a hub of nationwide mourning and volunteerism. Over 10,000 volunteers from across the country have provided comfort to the victims’ families, transforming the airport into a place of solidarity and healing. A [...]
DAEJEON, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study has revealed that forest therapy significantly benefits the mental health of pregnant women and enhances their attachment to their unborn children. The Korea Forest Welfare Institute (KFWI), under the Korea Forest Service, announced on January 17 the results of its Healthy Birth, Happy Family initiative, launched [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Netflix’s Squid Game Season 2 has sparked controversy in Vietnam due to a line referencing the Vietnam War, with some viewers calling for a boycott of the series, according to a January 7 report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP). The Vietnamese state-run newspaper Lao Dong reported that the [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The Oxford English Dictionary has added seven new words from Korean culture, including “dalgona” and “hyung,” in its latest update. The December update, announced Tuesday, incorporated “noraebang,” “maknae,” “jjigae,” “tteokbokki” and “pansori” into the dictionary. It marks the first significant addition of Korean-origin words since September 2021, when 26 [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — An innovative childcare support program in Seoul offering 300,000 won monthly to grandparents caring for two-year-old children has revealed a striking pattern: maternal grandmothers comprise more than half of the participating grandparents. According to a policy review by the Seoul Foundation of Women and Family, maternal grandmothers account for 54% [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — In a move to enhance accessibility for its growing foreign resident population, South Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on Sunday that 235 frequently used civil service forms have been translated into 10 languages. The initiative aims to help foreign residents navigate administrative processes more accurately and efficiently. [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — The musical Aladdin emerged as the highest-grossing production in South Korea in 2024, according to preliminary data from the Korea Performing Arts Box Office Information System (KOPIS). The production, based on Disney’s animated classic, captivated audiences following its November debut and maintained high ticket sales into early 2025. Directed by [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Solo households have surged to make up over a third of all residences in the city, according to a report released by the Seoul Welfare Foundation. As of 2024, the city recorded 1.63 million single-person households, comprising 36.4% of all households, marking a significant and steady increase in recent [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea entered 2025 as a “super-aged society,” with over 20% of its population aged 65 or older, according to data from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. While the birth rate rebounded slightly in 2024 for the first time in nine years, the nation continues to grapple with [...]