SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Baemin, South Korea’s leading food delivery application, has unveiled new insights into consumer behavior, highlighting a growing focus on cost-saving measures and personalized dining experiences. Woowa Brothers, the company behind Baemin, announced on August 28 that 7 out of 10 users now utilize the app’s search filter to find restaurants [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government has announced plans to implement a unified system for writing foreign names in administrative documents, a move aimed at reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies and confusion caused by inconsistent name notations. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety disclosed on August 28 that it has drafted a set [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s total births fell to a fresh low in 2023, while the proportion of babies born to mothers who were unmarried reached an all-time high, data showed Wednesday. A total of 230,000 babies were born last year, down 7.7 percent from a year earlier, according to the data [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Buddhism is experiencing an unexpected resurgence among young South Koreans, driven by a mix of pop culture references and a search for meaning in a fast-paced society. This renewed interest is now making its mark in an unlikely place: bookstores. The trend was kickstarted by unconventional events like an electronic [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Nearly half of South Korea’s population is experiencing prolonged feelings of embitterment, according to a recent study. The research, conducted by a team led by professor Yoo Myung-soon at Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Public Health, reveals that 1 in 10 South Koreans is grappling with severe levels of [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that young adults in South Korea are at the forefront of changing media consumption habits, with 20-somethings spending an average of 70 minutes daily on online video streaming services (OTT). The “2024 Target Report,” released on August 26 by MezzoMedia, a digital marketing firm under [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A disturbing trend of “deepfake” pornography, created by digitally manipulating photos of acquaintances and social media users, has ignited widespread alarm across South Korea, prompting police investigations and raising serious questions about online privacy and digital ethics. Reports of victims have emerged from over 300 schools nationwide, according to a [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – BTS member Suga has issued a heartfelt apology following an investigation by police for operating an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol. “I deeply apologize for the disappointment and hurt I caused to my fans and everyone who loves me through my wrongful actions,” Suga wrote in [...]
CHANGWON, Aug. 24 (Korea Bizwire) –The Migrants’ Arirang Multicultural Festival (MAMF) 2024, South Korea’s largest celebration of cultural diversity, is scheduled to take place from October 11 to 13 in Changwon. The event will be held at Yongji Culture Park, Seongsan Art Hall, and Jungang-daero in the Seongsan district. On August 21, Changwon City officials [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The popular Netflix series “Emily in Paris” has found itself at the center of a cultural controversy following the release of its fourth season. An episode featuring a storyline about a Korean beauty product has sparked outrage among South Korean viewers, who claim it mocks K-beauty trends and, by extension, [...]