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SEOUL, May 29, 2005 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid persistent economic challenges and a robust public transportation network, an increasing number of young South Koreans are putting off getting their driver’s licenses — or skipping the process altogether. According to data released by the National Police Agency, the number of newly issued licenses to teenagers and [...]
SEOUL, May 29, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) — With forecasts pointing to another record-breaking heatwave this summer, South Korea’s construction industry is ramping up health and safety measures to protect outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses. Major construction firms have begun implementing advanced heat-response protocols ahead of new amendments to the Industrial Safety and Health Act, set [...]
SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The average cost of a wedding in South Korea has reached ₩21.01 million (approximately $15,400), with costs in Seoul’s affluent Gangnam district soaring to nearly three times that of the most affordable regions, according to a newly released nationwide survey by the Korea Consumer Agency. The agency’s first comprehensive [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The managers for the two best clubs in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) both demanded the quick implementation of a rule allowing teams to challenge on-field check-swing calls. “They’re doing it already in the minor league and we should follow that up here,” LG Twins manager Youm Kyoung-youb told [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The offense struck early and came through late, as the Hanwha Eagles beat the LG Twins 6-5 in extras Wednesday in a battle of the two best teams in South Korean baseball. After the Eagles frittered away a 4-0 lead, Chae Eun-seong hammered a two-run home run with two [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Bang Si-hyuk, founder and chairman of the powerhouse K-pop entertainment company Hybe, has been under investigation over charges that he intentionally misled investors ahead of the company’s stock market debut, industry sources said Wednesday. According to the sources, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), the country’s financial watchdog, has been [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The U.S. Embassy in South Korea appears to have paused scheduling new interviews for student visa applicants amid reports of Washington preparing to require social media vetting for such applicants. The embassy’s website no longer shows available dates for those seeking to schedule interviews for student visas, according to [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Hanwha Eagles pitcher Hwang Jun-seo was a hard-luck loser Tuesday night against the LG Twins, getting saddled with the “L” in the box score despite holding the opponents to two runs in five solid innings. A day after the Eagles’ 2-1 loss at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Seoul, manager [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Karina of K-pop girl group aespa was in a political controversy over a social media post featuring her in a jacket with a big, bold red number “two” on the front. The artist quickly deleted the photo after it sparked debate Tuesday over whether it was intended to signal [...]
DONGDUCHEON, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Residents of Dongducheon, a city long shaped by its role as host to U.S. military forces, have staged daily protests for over a month in front of Camp Casey, demanding that the South Korean government honor compensation and development pledges made more than a decade ago. Since April 21, citizens [...]