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SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — When it comes to comforting someone, sometimes less is more. Simply being present and offering a supportive shoulder can be more meaningful than many words. The drama film “Mungyeong: More than Roads” demonstrates this, where the characters find comfort in each other’s quiet presence during difficult times. Directed by [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Kim, a Seoul resident who has long avoided dental check-ups, recently began exploring dental insurance options after experiencing swollen gums and sensitive teeth. With individual inlays and crowns costing hundreds of thousands of won, the potential treatment expenses are daunting. However, Kim faces an ethical dilemma after hearing advice from [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Two Portuguese coaches will join the staff for the South Korean men’s national football team. The Korea Football Association (KFA) announced Wednesday that Joao Aroso and Tiago Maia will work alongside head coach Hong Myung-bo for the Taegeuk Warriors. Aroso, 51, will be serving as the top assistant coach [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop sensation Fifty Fifty will make a comeback with its new song “Starry Night” next week following a recent reorganization spurred by a contract dispute, the group’s agency, Attrakt, said Wednesday. The girl group also shared a teaser image on its official social media accounts, featuring a starry night [...]
YANGYANG, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – With sweltering temperatures persisting throughout the summer, beach resorts in Gangwon Province have seen a surge in visitors compared to previous years. However, the tourist hotspot of Yangyang County has experienced an unexpected decline, raising questions about changing travel patterns and local challenges. According to data released by Gangwon Province [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean medical community is sharply divided over the nursing bill that calls for greater roles for nurses, with doctors threatening to stage anti-government rallies in case of its enactment, officials said Tuesday. In June, the ruling People Power Party and the main opposition Democratic Party each proposed a [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s health authorities said Tuesday they began requiring people with mpox symptoms who arrived from eight African nations to report to officials, while redesignating mpox as an infectious disease subject to border screening. The move comes after the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) vowed last week [...]
NAJU, South Korea, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean Olympic shooting medalist Kim Ye-ji said Tuesday she is open to engaging in extracurricular activities as long as they help raise the profile of her sport. Kim emerged from the recent Paris Olympics as one of the most popular South Korean athletes, not because of [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Amorepacific Corp., South Korea’s leading cosmetics firm, said Tuesday it has launched its luxury Hera brand in Thailand as part of its expansion into Asian markets. The first Hera outlet in Thailand is located at the Central Chidlom department store in Bangkok, with more outlets set to be added [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Gangwon FC’s teenage sensation Yang Min-hyeok has been voted South Korean football’s best player for July, becoming the first rookie ever to earn the top monthly prize. The Korea Professional Football League (K League) said Tuesday that Yang, 18, beat three other candidates for the Player of the Month [...]