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SEOUL, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) — For the first time in eight years, South Korea’s National Park Service has confirmed a sighting of the Musan least weasel, one of the world’s smallest carnivorous mammals and a critically endangered species. The elusive animal, known for its speed and stealth, was captured on camera on June 26, [...]
DAEGU, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea moves to phase out the dog meat trade, vendors at Chilseong Dog Market in Daegu’s Buk-gu district are voicing frustration over what they describe as insufficient government compensation for closing or converting their businesses. On July 10, just days before the start of Chobok—a traditional day [...]
SEOUL, July 10 (Korea Bizwire) — A parliamentary committee on Thursday passed a bill that classifies artificial intelligence (AI)-generated educational resources as “education materials” rather than official textbooks, rolling back the previous administration’s plan to introduce AI digital textbooks nationwide. During the committee’s plenary session, the ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the minor Rebuilding Korea [...]
SEOUL, July 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The Kiwoom Heroes eked out a 4-3 win over the LG Twins to close out the first half of the 2025 Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season in Seoul on Thursday. The Heroes blew a 3-0 lead before pulling ahead again in the top ninth thanks to Stone Garrett’s two-out [...]
SEOUL, July 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Retired baseball stars from South Korea and Japan will meet in an exhibition game in November for the second consecutive year, officials said Thursday. Japan-based firm Fighters Sports & Entertainment (FSE) said the “2025 Dream Players Game” will take place at 2 p.m. on Nov. 30 at Es Con [...]
SEOUL, July 10 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Twins starter Song Seung-ki may not win the MVP award in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) this year but in the heart of his manager Youm Kyoung-youb, the rookie left-hander has been as valuable as they come. “He has exceeded our expectations. He’s a big reason why we [...]
SEOUL, July 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Tigers outfielder Kim Ho-ryung earned his first All-Star selection of his 11-year career in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) as an injury replacement Thursday. The KBO announced Kim, 33, will take the place of his Tigers teammate Choi Hyoung-woo, who will miss Saturday’s All-Star Game after suffering a [...]
SEOUL, July 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is weighing a significant pension reform that could bring platform workers — such as food delivery riders and chauffeur-for-hire drivers — under the same pension contribution scheme as regular employees, with their platforms potentially covering half of their premiums. A new report released Tuesday by the National [...]
SEOUL, July 10 (Korea Bizwire) — A new analysis has revealed stark disparities in the lives of older South Koreans with disabilities, with nearly four in ten living alone and facing significantly higher levels of social isolation compared to their non-disabled peers. According to a report released Wednesday by the Korea Disabled People’s Development Institute [...]
SEOUL, July 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of South Korean children diagnosed with depression has more than doubled in the past five years, raising urgent concerns about youth mental health and the need for early intervention. According to data released Wednesday by the Elementary Teachers’ Union, the number of depression diagnoses among elementary school-aged [...]