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SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – “Good Partner,” a legal drama about divorce written by an experienced divorce attorney, has become a surprise hit in South Korea. Since its debut on July 12 with a 7.8% viewership rating, the show has more than doubled its audience, reaching 17.2% for its latest episode on August 24. Industry [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) –With climate change altering ecosystems and international travel surging, insect-borne diseases are expanding their reach across the globe, raising concerns among health officials and researchers. The online news outlet Axios reported on August 29 that mosquito-transmitted illnesses, once confined to specific regions, are now crossing continents and affecting populations previously [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – “For those who haven’t seen the movie ‘Cast Away,’ Tom Hanks’ tearful reaction to a departing volleyball might seem incomprehensible. It’s the same with Fu Bao. To some, she’s just a bear, but for those who found healing in watching her grow, parting with Fu Bao is inevitably heartbreaking,” said [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Min Hee-jin, former CEO of K-pop label ADOR and producer of NewJeans, on Friday said she cannot accept a contract from the company requiring her to continue producing music for the popular girl group, calling the terms “unilateral” and “unreasonable.” Min was removed from her role as CEO by [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — A Navy officer became South Korea’s first female deep sea diver in the Navy’s 78-year history on Friday, officials said, amid an ongoing push to broaden women’s role in various areas of the military. Lt. Jg. Mun Hee-woo was among the 64 officers, noncommissioned officers and conscripts that completed [...]
POHANG, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In a series of unusual sightings that experts say may be linked to climate change, several subtropical marine species have been spotted in the waters off Pohang, a coastal city in North Gyeongsang Province. On August 26, local fishermen reported seeing a pod of false killer whales in the sea [...]
PARIS, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The 17th Summer Paralympic Games began with the first outdoor opening ceremony in the competition’s history in Paris on Wednesday night, as the French capital welcomed athletes with disabilities under the motto, “Games Wide Open.” Paris had also held the opening ceremony for the Summer Olympics outside a stadium [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The live performance film of trot singer Lim Young-woong topped the local box office in revenue on Wednesday, according to data released Thursday. The film, titled “Lim Young-woong: I Am Hero — The Stadium,” which features his live performance at the World Cup Stadium in western Seoul in May, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung have been cast in a new Disney+ series set for release next year, where they will play rival roles, the global streaming service said Thursday. The series, titled “Made in Korea,” is a political drama set in 1970s Korea, featuring Hyun Bin as the [...]
JEJU, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that interest in traveling to Jeju Island, a popular South Korean tourist destination, hit an all-time low in July, marking a significant shift in domestic tourism trends. Consumer Insight, a travel research firm, reported on August 28 that only 29% of respondents expressed interest in [...]