SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — An educational assessment in Seoul has revealed that approximately 1 in 10 second-year middle school and first-year high school students fall below the minimum standard for basic numeracy skills. The situation is particularly concerning among first-year high school students, where 41% demonstrated below-average mathematical proficiency. The Seoul Metropolitan Office of [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s trade minister said Wednesday the government will expand efforts to protect the country’s intellectual property through trade agreements amid the growing popularity of Korean entertainment content overseas. Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo made the remark during a meeting with around 30 trade experts to discuss strategies to protect [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea kicked off its annual winter shopping festival Wednesday, a 45-day nationwide event aimed at drawing foreign tourists and boosting spending during the tourism off-season. The Korea Grand Sale, running through Feb. 28, features discounts across flights, accommodations, and retail sectors, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s industry ministry said Wednesday the government will spend 1.5 trillion won (US$1.02 billion) this year to induce consumers to purchase electric vehicles (EVs). The move is aimed at revitalizing domestic demand for EVs amid sluggish sales driven by safety concerns and a lack of access to charging [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has released another video showing a captured North Korean soldier undergoing interrogation, accusing Russia of using North Korean troops to “prolong and escalate” its war against Ukraine. “Communication between captured North Korean soldiers and Ukrainian investigators continues. We are establishing the facts. We are verifying [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Investigators detained impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol at his residence Wednesday and were taking him away for questioning over his short-lived imposition of martial law. A warrant to detain Yoon was executed at 10:33 a.m., according to the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO). Live TV footage showed [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Gyeonggi Province has announced a comprehensive five-year plan worth 172.1 billion won to transform livestock waste management, focusing on resource recycling and environmental sustainability. The plan outlines 14 practical initiatives across three major areas: promoting eco-friendly scientific farming practices, diversifying waste recycling methods, and improving public perception of livestock waste [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — An animal rights organization has condemned the city of Changwon for euthanizing numerous dogs shortly after consolidating three animal shelters into one, calling it an inhumane decision driven by space constraints. At a press conference held at Changwon City Hall on January 14, the Animal Empathy Alliance (unofficial translation) criticized [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Sentencing Commission has finalized new sentencing guidelines for previously uncovered crimes, including animal abuse and sexual offenses against protected persons, with a public hearing scheduled for next month. The commission announced on January 14 that it had approved draft sentencing guidelines during its 136th meeting, covering sexual offenses, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15, 2025 — South Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor has ruled that Coupang delivery drivers, known as Quick Flexers, are not classified as employees under the Labor Standards Act, effectively ending allegations of illegal subcontracting against the e-commerce giant. The decision follows an investigation prompted by the death of delivery driver Jeong [...]