SEOUL, May 11 (Korea Bizwire) — On a sunny spring afternoon in Seoul’s Yeouido Hangang Park, police officers outfitted with wearable robotic exoskeletons patrolled bustling recreational areas, turning heads among picnickers and joggers. The futuristic gear—reminiscent of RoboCop—is part of a new initiative by the Seoul Metropolitan Police to bring advanced technology into community policing. Launched [...]
SEOUL, May 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government has begun crafting its Fifth Basic Plan for Low Fertility and Aging Society, a sweeping five-year strategy aimed at countering the nation’s deepening demographic crisis. The new plan, set to take effect in 2026, will replace the current fourth plan that expires this year. At the [...]
SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The government-led investigation into a major data breach at SK Telecom Co. is expected to release its findings by the end of June, Minister of Science and ICT Yoo Sang-im said Friday. The breach, which occurred on April 18, involved a large-scale leak of universal subscriber identity module (USIM) [...]
SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Facilities Corporation announced Friday that it will open a new AI-powered “Smart Shelter” in the Jonggak underground shopping center this November, transforming long-vacant retail spaces into a tech-driven experience zone blending shopping innovation and public rest areas. Spanning approximately 76 square meters (23 pyeong), the Smart Shelter will [...]
MILAN, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is preparing to roll out a new cross-border payment system that will allow travelers to make purchases abroad by simply scanning a QR code with a mobile app — no credit or debit card required. A companion feature will also enable cash withdrawals from overseas ATMs, aimed [...]
SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — As concerns mount over the long-term sustainability of South Korea’s national health insurance system, the government has introduced a new AI-powered model designed to more precisely detect medical institutions suspected of overcharging patients. The Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA) announced Thursday that it has developed an advanced [...]
SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung on Thursday stepped up a push to promote his pro-business and economic policies ahead of the June 3 election, capitalizing on eased legal risks following the postponement of his retrial over election law violations. Lee attended a meeting with the heads of South [...]
SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare announced plans on Thursdsay to introduce policies supporting childbirth outside of marriage, signaling a potential shift in a country where traditional family structures have long dominated social norms. First Vice Health Minister Lee Ki-il stated during a radio interview on Parents’ Day that [...]
BUSAN, May 8 (Korea Biziwre) — Starting this year, residents of Busan who wish to own certain aggressive dog breeds such as pit bulls and Rottweilers must not only obtain a local government permit but also pass a formal temperament assessment, the city announced Wednesday. The move follows the implementation of South Korea’s revised Animal Protection [...]
SEOUL, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — With dementia-related missing person cases on the rise amid South Korea’s rapidly aging population, police are ramping up efforts to promote a fingerprint pre-registration system aimed at swiftly reuniting patients with their families. The initiative, known as the Preemptive Fingerprint Registration Program, allows dementia patients to voluntarily register their fingerprints, [...]