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Mental Health Crisis Among Elementary School Staff: Rising Depression Rates Highlight Growing Challenges in South Korea’s Education Sector

SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The mental health of elementary school staff in South Korea is under scrutiny as nearly 10,000 employees reported suffering from depression in 2023, according to data released by the National Health Insurance Service. This alarming trend follows a high-profile incident involving the suicide of a new teacher at an elementary [...]

Actor Jung Woo-sung Becomes Father Without Marriage, Sparks Debate Over Wealth and Marriage in Korea

SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Actor Jung Woo-sung (51) has made headlines following the revelation that he is the father of a son born out of wedlock to model Moon Ga-bi (35). Despite the child’s birth, the two were not in a relationship, and reports suggest that Moon sought marriage, which Jung firmly opposed, igniting [...]

Semiconductor Industry Labor Reform Faces Setback as 52-Hour Workweek Exemption Hits Roadblock

SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A provision to exempt semiconductor R&D workers from South Korea’s 52-hour workweek regulation faces potential elimination from the proposed Semiconductor Industry Special Act, dealing another blow to efforts to reform the country’s strict labor laws. According to parliamentary sources on November 24, the National Assembly’s Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and [...]

Russia and North Korea Strengthen Ties with Unprecedented Animal Diplomacy

SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – In a remarkable display of soft power, Russia and North Korea have deepened their military and diplomatic relationship through the exchange of exotic animals, signaling a new facet of their growing alliance. On November 20, Russia gifted North Korea a collection of animals, including a lion, two brown bears, two [...]

South Korea Eyes U.S. Energy Imports Amid Trade Pressure and Middle Eastern Negotiations

SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – As former U.S. President Donald Trump positions for the return to the White House, South Korea is considering expanding its purchase of American energy as part of its strategy to manage trade pressures from the U.S. This move is also expected to strengthen South Korea’s negotiating power with its traditional [...]

South Korea Accuses Japan of Betrayal Over Memorial for Forced Labor Victims

SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s abrupt decision to boycott a memorial ceremony at Japan’s Sado Mine has ignited controversy, with Seoul accusing Tokyo of reneging on promises to honor Korean forced laborers from Japan’s colonial era. The decision, announced on November 23, underscores tensions over Japan’s perceived backtracking on commitments to address historical [...]

South Korea’s Archery Dominance Linked to Ancient Traditions and Fair Selection Systems

ULSAN, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) –South Korea’s national archery team achieved a historic sweep at the 2024 Paris Olympics, claiming gold in all five events—a testament to the country’s dominance in the sport. This unparalleled success has reignited discussions on why South Korea excels in archery, with experts pointing to both cultural heritage and systematic [...]

Hyundai Unveils Ioniq 9 at Iconic L.A. Mansion, Signals Bold Push into Luxury EV Market

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Goldstein House, an architectural gem perched in the affluent hills of Los Angeles, traded its usual Hollywood glamour for automotive innovation on November 21 as Hyundai unveiled its first large electric SUV, the Ioniq 9, to an eager crowd of industry insiders. The venue, a masterpiece of mid-century [...]

Work-Life Integration Key to Solving South Korea’s Birth Rate Crisis, Experts Say

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Experts at a population strategy forum have called for a fundamental shift in workplace culture, arguing that employees balancing work, caregiving, and personal life should become the new standard in personnel management to address South Korea’s declining birth rate and achieve better work-life integration. The forum, held on November 20 [...]

South Korea Cracks Down on Unsafe Products Sold by Chinese E-commerce Giants AliExpress and Temu

SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean regulators have blocked nearly 2,000 product listings from Chinese e-commerce platforms AliExpress and Temu since May, citing safety violations that threaten consumer well-being. This move underscores the growing challenges posed by cross-border e-commerce amid its meteoric rise in the country. A Surge in Unsafe Products From May to [...]