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SUWON, South Korea, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Japan and China played to a goalless draw at the top East Asian women’s football tournament Wednesday, leaving the door open for the host South Korea to grab the title later in the day. Neither Japan nor China found the back of the net amid downpours in [...]
SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Boy band Monsta X on Wednesday attributed its decade-long run to the family-like bond and shared sense of purpose among its members, as the group marked 10 years since its debut. “I’ve spent more time with my bandmates than with my own brother who lives abroad,” member Minhyuk said [...]
SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) held a cybersecurity seminar Wednesday in Seoul, bringing together senior government officials, business leaders and cybersecurity experts to address the growing digital threats in areas of cybersecurity and national security. Under the theme of cybersecurity, participants explored strategic responses to evolving [...]
SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — One in nine South Korean civil servants recently participated in the long-criticized custom of subordinates treating senior officials to meals, underscoring the persistence of outdated hierarchical practices within the public sector despite reform efforts. A joint survey released Friday by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the [...]
SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — After nearly 17 months of boycotting classes in protest of the South Korean government’s plan to increase medical school admissions by 2,000, the country’s medical students have signaled their intent to return — but their comeback is being met with sharp public criticism. While many welcome the end of [...]
SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The share of intra-group transactions among South Korea’s major conglomerates rose sharply in 2023, with nearly 40 percent of their total domestic revenue derived from internal dealings, raising fresh concerns about potential abuses of market power and opaque business practices. According to a report released Monday by corporate research [...]
SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea seeks to meet its 2035 carbon reduction targets, the government is considering the wide-scale adoption of heat pumps as a key strategy to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector. But the plan has sparked debate over its practicality, cost, and fit with the country’s [...]
SEOUL, July 16 (Korea Bizwire) — As temperatures in South Korea soar past 36 degrees Celsius, air-conditioned cinemas are becoming urban sanctuaries — and 4D screenings are emerging as a favorite form of escape. Blockbuster releases like F1: The Movie and Jurassic World: New Beginning are drawing crowds eager for immersive experiences that offer more [...]
SEOUL, July 15 (Korea Bizwire) — A once out-of-print photo book featuring Korea’s revered Pensive Bodhisattva statues has been reissued in a full revised edition for the first time in two decades, driven by a resurgence of public interest in Buddhism. Minumsa Publishing announced on Monday that it has released new editions of Pensive Bodhisattva—a [...]
SEOUL, July 15 (Korea Bizwire) — After his departure from SM Entertainment last year and subsequent focus on solo endeavors, singer Onew has been relentlessly active, with a primary goal: performing. “I was with SM, and now I’m doing solo activities with a new company. My biggest goal was ‘I want to perform now.’ Due [...]