GIMHAE, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The city government of Gimhae in South Gyeongsang Province said Monday it will host a five-day walking challenge starting from Wednesday to celebrate World No Tobacco Day. To commemorate World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the walking target has been set at 53,100 steps. Gimhae citizens can participate [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) —Members of a South Korean inspection team tasked with scrutinizing the discharge process of contaminated water from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant embarked on their journey to Japan on Sunday morning. The team, comprising 21 members, consisted of nuclear and radiation experts from the Korea Atomic Energy Safety Institute (KINS), but [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new COVID-19 cases fell below 7,000 on Monday, posting an on-week decline, with the post-pandemic recovery taking hold as the country has almost removed all virus restrictions. The country reported 6,798 new infection cases, including 22 imported cases, bringing the total caseload to 31,548,083, the Korea Disease [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Videos featuring audio of specific frequencies that purportedly “grant wishes” are gaining popularity on YouTube. A 24-year-old office worker surnamed Jang experienced an unexpected financial windfall after listening to these “money-making frequencies,” leading him to genuinely believe in their efficacy. Jang has made a habit of listening to frequency [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — After being overshadowed by air-conditioners, electric fans are regaining popularity due to high inflation and increased electricity costs. Sales of electric fans at E-Mart outlets from April to May 17 showed a growth of 34.3 percent compared to the previous year. With their wallets becoming slimmer due to high [...]
SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases stayed below 20,000 for the second consecutive day Saturday as the country has been preparing to return to pre-pandemic normalcy, with new infections plateauing in recent months. The country reported 18,106 cases, including 19 imported cases, bringing the total caseload to 31,524,477, the Korea [...]
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The Army said Friday it is investigating an officer for allegedly sneaking out of base to visit the unit where K-pop supergroup BTS member Jin is stationed for his mandatory military service. In January, the 20-something nursing officer of an unidentified Army unit left her base without permission and [...]
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Over the past few months, the South Korean medical community has been divided sharply over the nursing act, with the Korean Nurses Association (KNA) and the Korean Medical Association (KMA) staging multiple rallies and the government and political parties fueling the debate. The nursing act was designed to clarify [...]
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s new coronavirus cases fell below 20,000 Friday as the country has been preparing to return to the pre-pandemic normal, with new infections plateauing in recent months. The country reported 19,586 cases, including 50 imported cases, bringing the total caseload to 31,506,490, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention [...]
SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — “Generation MZ,” a Korean term referring to those aged between late 10s and 30s, is a group of frugal individuals who frequently utilize convenience stores but when it comes to health and self-development, they don’t hesitate to splurge, a credit card company said Thursday. Shinhan Card Co. analyzed the [...]