SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The so-called “vigilante YouTubers” are gaining popularity due to their determination to locate criminals and unveil the truth on behalf of law enforcement authorities. However, concerns arise that such actions might provoke witch-hunts or lead citizens to take the law into their own hands, fueled by violent video footage [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — A growing number of young South Koreans are struggling to cover even modest monthly interest payments due to job instability, data showed Tuesday. Some 24.5 percent of South Koreans in their 20s, who availed microloans for their sustenance, faced difficulties in meeting interest obligations as of Aug. 4, according [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — A rising number of South Koreans are advocating for the reinstatement of the death penalty following a series of violent crimes that have occurred in the past 30 days. Since its last execution on Dec. 30, 1997, South Korea has not carried out any death penalties, although handing out [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — As fear of recent stabbing rampages spreads throughout South Korea, the debate surrounding gaming and its potential impact on violence resurfaces. Just last week, the prosecution apprehended Cho Seon, a 33-year-old individual responsible for the deadly stabbing rampage near Sillim Station in southern Seoul that occurred last month. The [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s major banks have recently reported multi-year record profits. Ironically, they are now implementing voluntary retirement programs, even for employees in their 30s. At Shinhan Bank, labor and management recently reached an agreement on voluntary retirement conditions. They have decided to accept applications for several days, starting this [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Living Logistics Courier Service Association (KLLCSA), a consortium of courier service providers, has appealed to e-commerce retailer Coupang Inc.’s courier subsidiary, Coupang Logistics Service (CLS), urging its participation in the “No Parcel Day” movement. On August 14, major courier companies in South Korea will refrain from deliveries [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. and LG Electronics Inc. said Friday they will attend IAA Mobility 2023, an annual global mobility show to be held in Germany, for the first time, in a step seen as an attempt to gain a bigger share in the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) parts market. [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Another workplace accident has occurred at a subsidiary of the food and beverage giant SPC Group, marking the second such event at the factory following a fatal accident last year when an employee lost their life due to operating machinery without adhering to basic safety regulations. The SPC chairman issued [...]
JEJU, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins, famous for their appearance on the popular Korean legal drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” are set to receive equivalent legal rights as humans. According to the provincial government of the southern island of Jeju, an expedited effort is underway to confer legal rights upon these endangered dolphins. [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — After a series of indiscriminate stabbing attacks targeting local citizens, armored vehicles and special forces armed with machine guns emerged in major areas, including Seoul’s Gangnam Station, Gimhae International Airport, and Jeju International Airport. Sunday morning brought an unexpected sight near Gangnam Station — armored vehicles instead of the [...]