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As Fresh Produce Prices Soar in South Korea, Retailers Race to Preserve Freshness

As Fresh Produce Prices Soar in South Korea, Retailers Race to Preserve Freshness

SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – With apple prices hitting record highs and fresh food costs skyrocketing, retail chains in South Korea are deploying innovative techniques to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, seeking to minimize wastage of these increasingly precious and perishable commodities. At Lotte Mart, the company has been installing “Pure Space” [...]

As Inflation Bites, South Korean Households Cut Back on Private Tutoring

As Inflation Bites, South Korean Households Cut Back on Private Tutoring

SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – As stubbornly high inflation persists, South Korean households are tightening their purse strings even on private education expenses, long considered the last bastion of family budgets, according to data released on March 18. BC Card, a major credit card company, reported a staggering 24 percent year-over-year plunge in education-related spending [...]

After Innovative ‘Idol’ Campaign, All 18 Rescue Dogs From Jeju Find Permanent Homes

After Innovative ‘Idol’ Campaign, All 18 Rescue Dogs From Jeju Find Permanent Homes

JEJU, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In an uplifting tale that has captured hearts across the nation, 18 mixed-breed dogs who once roamed the streets of Jeju Island have successfully “debuted” into loving families over the past two and a half years, courtesy of an ingenious adoption campaign. The project, spearheaded by a group called “Tangerine [...]

South Korea to Offer Braille Maps of National Parks by 2026

South Korea to Offer Braille Maps of National Parks by 2026

SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea National Park Service announced on March 18 that it will produce Braille maps for all 22 national parks across the country by 2026, in an effort to make these natural treasures more accessible to the visually impaired.  The first Braille map, covering Odaesan National Park, has been completed [...]

Wives of L.A. Dodgers Players Flock to K-Beauty Mecca During Seoul Visit

Wives of L.A. Dodgers Players Flock to K-Beauty Mecca During Seoul Visit

SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – As the Los Angeles Dodgers kicked off their MLB World Tour in the South Korean capital, the wives of the team’s players embarked on a pilgrimage of their own — to the hallowed grounds of K-beauty retail mecca Olive Young. On Thursday afternoon, a group of around 10 wives, including [...]

Coupang Eliminates Delivery Fees for Food Orders as Perk for Subscription Members

Coupang Eliminates Delivery Fees for Food Orders as Perk for Subscription Members

SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Starting March 26, members of Coupang’s premium subscription service, Wow, will be able to order food through the company’s delivery platform, Coupang Eats, without paying any delivery fees, the company announced.  In a bid to alleviate the burden of delivery costs for consumers, Coupang Eats will introduce an “unlimited free [...]

North Jeolla Province Offers Specialized Visas to Attract Talent, Counter Population Drop

North Jeolla Province Offers Specialized Visas to Attract Talent, Counter Population Drop

JEONJU, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Faced with a continuing population decline, the government of North Jeolla Province announced on March 18 that it would introduce a region-specific visa program aimed at attracting skilled foreign workers and ethnic Koreans living abroad.  The new visa policy seeks to ease requirements for certain qualified foreigners and overseas Koreans, [...]

As AI Deepens Reach Into Homes, Companies Scramble for Cybersecurity Talent

As AI Deepens Reach Into Homes, Companies Scramble for Cybersecurity Talent

SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – For artificial intelligence to truly shine, it needs to intimately understand user preferences, habits and idiosyncrasies — the more personal data, the better for AI to seamlessly control smart home appliances and devices. But as AI burrows deeper into private lives, concerns over data security intensify. With the treasures of [...]

Hyundai and Kia Join Efforts to Bolster Fire Safety for Electric Vehicles

Hyundai and Kia Join Efforts to Bolster Fire Safety for Electric Vehicles

SEOUL, Mar. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor and Kia have formed a partnership with government agencies, academic institutions, and industry associations to develop advanced firefighting technologies aimed at improving the safety of electric vehicles in the event of fires. On March 18, the automakers signed a joint agreement with the National Fire Agency Research Institute, [...]

Samsung and LG Trade Barbs Over Market Share and Product Features

Samsung and LG Trade Barbs Over Market Share and Product Features

SEOUL, Mar. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – With Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics unveiling their new flagship TV lineups and premium all-in-one washer-dryer combos for 2024, the fierce rivals have engaged in an increasingly acrimonious marketing battle, taking thinly veiled shots at each other’s claims of superiority.  The dispute began when Han Jong-hee, the CEO of Samsung’s [...]