SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant shift towards smarter home appliance control, Samsung Electronics reports that one in two users of its 2024 air conditioner models are opting for smartphone apps and voice recognition over traditional remote controls. According to data released by Samsung on August 25, an analysis of 24,798 domestic floor-standing [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has revealed a significant change in the eating habits of Seoul’s residents over the past decade, with a notable decrease in fruit consumption and an increase in meat intake. According to a report titled “Analysis of Seoul Citizens’ Dietary Habits and Policy Directions” released by the Seoul [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Nearly 70 percent of moviegoers in July chose to watch mid-budget Korean films, a government report showed Thursday, challenging the conventional belief that big tentpole blockbusters dominate the summer box office. According to a monthly report on the Korean film industry by the Korean Film Commission (KOFIC), the number [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – CJ CGV, South Korea’s largest multiplex cinema chain, announced on August 21 that its subsidiary, CJ 4DPLEX, achieved record-breaking sales last month as more moviegoers are opting for premium theater experiences like ScreenX and 4DX. CJ 4DPLEX, which operates special format theaters in 75 countries worldwide, reported global box office [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – While South Korea’s beer and whisky markets have recently experienced a downturn, Japanese products are bucking the trend with growing popularity, according to recent customs data. From January to July ofthis year, imports of Japanese beer surged to $37.77 million, a 66% increase compared to the same period last year, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – The oversized check shirt, once associated with the stereotypical “engineering student” look, is making a surprising comeback in South Korean fashion circles, according to Musinsa, one of the country’s leading online fashion retailers. On August 19, Musinsa reported a significant surge in the popularity of check shirts, with search volumes [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In an era dominated by digital streaming, South Korean young adults are bucking global trends by maintaining a strong connection to traditional television viewing. A recent survey reveals that about 70% of South Koreans in their 20s regularly watch video content on TV, dedicating an average of 132 minutes per [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – In a strategic shift to combat the migration of shoppers to online platforms, South Korean department stores are engaged in a fierce competition to introduce exclusive international cafes and dessert shops to the local market. Social media platforms are abuzz with posts from eager patrons flocking to newly opened establishments [...]
INCHEON, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Incheon, South Korea’s third-largest city, has been declining for two consecutive years after peaking in 2022, according to recent data from the city government. From January to July of this year, only 2,607 new EVs were registered in Incheon, a mere 37% of [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Recent seismic activity in Japan, coupled with warnings of a potential major earthquake, has begun to cast a shadow over South Korea’s robust tourism to its island neighbor. This unease, combined with the strengthening yen, is leading some in the travel industry to speculate that the boom in Japanese tourism, [...]