SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has revealed that the introduction of digital ordering systems in South Korean restaurants has led to a significant reduction in serving staff, highlighting the growing impact of technology on the service industry. On July 31, the Korea Employment Information Service released a report titled “Analysis of Job [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Police concluded Thursday that last month’s deadly car crash near Seoul City Hall was caused by driver mistakes, not by sudden unintended acceleration of the vehicle as claimed by the elderly driver. Seoul Namdaemun Police Station Chief Ryu Jae-hyeok announced the finding after a monthlong investigation into the July [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s health ministry said Thursday that it will have hospitals roll out another recruitment notice for trainee doctors this month, following a lackluster response from the medical community to the initial round that ended the previous day. The announcement came as only 104 candidates applied for trainee doctor [...]
ULJIN, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In the heart of South Korea’s Uljin County, a 600-year-old pine tree known as the “King Pine” is showing signs of distress, prompting forest authorities to launch urgent conservation measures. The majestic tree, standing 14 meters tall atop a mountain peak, is a symbol of the Korean red pine forest [...]
SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A new data-sharing initiative in South Korea has sparked concerns about potential risks to consumer privacy and the competitiveness of domestic businesses. Experts warn that the MyData system, set to be implemented across all sectors by March of next year, could inadvertently lead to the cheap sale of Korean consumer [...]
SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) – In a quiet corner of western Japan, a group of dedicated citizens is working to shed light on a long-forgotten tragedy that claimed the lives of 183 miners, including 136 Koreans, during World War II. The Chosei coal mine disaster, which occurred on February 3, 1942, in the city of [...]
SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), the biggest umbrella labor union, on Wednesday denounced the nomination of a former labor rights fighter-turned-conservative politician for the new labor minister as an “anti-labor disaster.” Kim Moon-soo, once a staunch labor and democratization activist who later became a three-term conservative lawmaker, [...]
BEIJING, Jul. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has called for restoring cooperation among the capital cities of South Korea, China and Japan during a meeting with Beijing’s mayor, officials said Wednesday. The meeting with Beijing Mayor Yin Yong took place Tuesday as Oh was in the Chinese capital as part of a [...]
SEJONG, Jul. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that nearly 70% of South Korea’s aging population, comprising individuals aged 55 to 79, express a desire to continue working. This demographic, approaching 16 million people, showcases a strong inclination towards prolonged participation in the workforce. Statistics Korea released these findings on July 30, as [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has uncovered concerning patterns in the health behaviors of South Korean youth, with flavored tobacco products playing a significant role in initiating smoking habits and alcohol consumption beginning as early as middle school. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) released statistics from its Youth Health [...]