SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – In a city known for its extensive and efficient subway system, Jamsil Station on Line 2 has emerged as the busiest station in Seoul, with an average of approximately 160,000 passengers boarding or disembarking daily, according to data released by the Seoul Metro on May 23. Seoul Metro’s analysis of [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Gangnam District in Seoul has rolled out an innovative “Training for All” program to bolster its employees’ disaster response capabilities after three months of development, officials announced on May 23. The distinctive program breaks down emergency procedures from initial incident to recovery into 25 steps, presenting them through an interactive, [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) –A marriage can be annulled even after it ends in divorce if there are special circumstances, such as the lack of a substantial marital agreement, the Supreme Court said Thursday, breaking from its precedent set for the past 40 years. Under the previous precedent set in 1984, the top court [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Beginning in September, 100 Filipino household workers will be deployed in Seoul as part of a pilot program aimed at assisting dual-income families with child care. However, the high monthly cost of around 2.06 million won for full-time services has raised concerns among young couples about the program’s affordability. According [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As young people grapple with the enduring footprint of their digital pasts, South Korea’s “Eraser Service” has emerged as a lifeline, enabling them to scrub embarrassing posts and personal information from the internet. The service, launched last year as a pilot program and now in full operation by the Personal [...]
WASHINGTON, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — From Korea’s ancient metal types to its first national flag and centuries-old books, the Library of Congress in Washington boasts a treasure trove of materials encapsulating the Asian country’s historical and cultural richness, and pride. Part of its Korean collections were showcased Wednesday as South Korean Ambassador to the [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Jamsil Station on Seoul’s Subway Line No. 2 has replaced Gangnam Station of the same line as the capital’s busiest station, with over 150,000 passengers using the station per day, Seoul Metro said Thursday. Jamsil Station in southeastern Seoul served a daily average of 155,229 passengers in the first [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The science ministry said Thursday its project to develop a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications system has passed a preliminary feasibility study and will officially begin next year. The 320 billion-won (US$234.3 million) LEO project, also known as South Korea’s Starlink, aims to launch two LEO satellites based [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Ministerial level representatives of 28 countries and international organizations on Wednesday adopted a joint statement calling for the advancement of the safety, innovation and inclusivity of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in a global AI summit, Seoul’s science ministry said. The Seoul Ministerial Statement includes South Korea’s vision on AI and semiconductor technologies aimed at developing low-power [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – South Koreans are feeling the pinch with major chicken franchises raising prices, bringing the era of the 30,000-won chicken bucket closer to reality – a scenario foreshadowed by BBQ Group’s chairman Yoon Hong-geun back in 2022. With dining costs already soaring, more consumers are exploring cost-effective ways to satisfy their [...]