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SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Beginning October 30, South Koreans will, for the first time, be able to convert death benefits from their life insurance policies into a steady stream of pension-style payments while still alive — a move regulators hope will reshape the country’s aging-era financial landscape. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced [...]
JEJU, South Korea, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The Jeju provincial government has unveiled a sweeping initiative to eliminate price gouging at tourist attractions and local festivals, following a series of public complaints about overcharging and poor-quality food during recent events. The plan, announced Wednesday after a government–private sector meeting chaired by Vice Governor Kim Ae-sook, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — When it comes to fall in Seoul, the city’s palaces reign supreme. A new data analysis by the Seoul Metropolitan Government shows that royal palaces, particularly Gyeongbokgung, dominate as the most talked-about and visited spots among both residents and tourists during the autumn season. The findings, released Wednesday, were drawn [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – In South Korea, the seemingly harmless act of skipping a restaurant reservation may soon come with a much steeper price. The Fair Trade Commission announced Wednesday that it plans to raise cancellation fees for diners who fail to show up without notice—a move aimed at curbing what officials describe [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — More than six years after South Korea’s Constitutional Court struck down the nation’s longstanding abortion ban as unconstitutional, lawmakers have yet to pass replacement legislation—leaving women and medical professionals in a state of growing uncertainty. A new government-backed study released Tuesday by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Council is taking a landmark step toward acknowledging the economic and social value of unpaid labor traditionally carried out by women. Council Chair Choi Ho-jung announced Tuesday the introduction of an ordinance that would allow women who have spent years in household management or caregiving roles to [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Dual-income couples are more likely to consider having children when housework and earning power are shared equally between partners, a new study has found. According to research published by the Korea Institute of Child Care and Education, women’s willingness to have children rises significantly when household chores are evenly [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — With competition in the cosmetics industry intensifying, major South Korean beauty brands are increasingly turning their stores into immersive spaces where customers can test products and experience the essence of each brand beyond the counter. APR Co. operates “Space Dosan” in Seoul’s Sinsa-dong, where visitors can try its Medicube skincare [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — As global interest in Korean cuisine continues to soar, foreign tourists visiting South Korea are increasingly venturing beyond traditional dishes like kimchi, bulgogi, and bibimbap to explore the flavors of everyday Korean life — from instant noodles and gimbap to street snacks and convenience store fare. According to data [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — More than 2.3 million people in South Korea sought medical treatment for influenza last year, marking the second consecutive year flu cases have exceeded 2 million, government data showed Sunday. According to the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service, 2.36 million people were treated for influenza in 2024, slightly below [...]