SEOUL, Mar. 3 (Korea Bizwire) –In the last ten years, South Korea has seen a significant 40% decrease in the number of marriages, casting uncertainty on the premise of childbirth in a country where marriage traditionally precedes starting a family. Statistics Korea’s December 2023 population trends report and data from the Korean Statistical Information Service [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –The fashion world is witnessing a resurgence of the “grandpa core” look, a style reminiscent of garments one might find in a grandfather’s closet, leading to a noticeable increase in related product sales. Characterized by classic cable knit sweaters, oversized Oxford shirts, and rugby shirts, this trend encapsulates a blend [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent report by the Korea Creative Content Agency has revealed that minors are less likely to overindulge in gaming when their parents have a higher understanding of games and set clear usage guidelines. The findings, detailed in the “2023 Comprehensive Survey on Children and Adolescents’ Gaming Behavior,” were based [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The advent of ChatGPT is anticipated to transform how we search for information online, yet a recent survey reveals that South Korean users still harbor doubts about the platform’s reliability. Specifically, only 40% of respondents believe the search results provided by ChatGPT are reliable. According to the ’2024 Search Trends [...]
SEOUL/YONGIN, Feb. 24 (Korea Bizwire) –As South Korea prepares to bid farewell to Fu Bao, the beloved giant panda mascot of Everland, a surprising trend has emerged among the country’s young adults. Convenience store owners find themselves overwhelmed by the demand for “FuTong cards,” a playful abbreviation for the “Fu Bao Transportation Card.” Despite continuous [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) –Shinsegae Department Store’s newly opened dessert specialty zone, “Sweet Park,” at its Gangnam branch, has become a sensation, attracting 100,000 visitors during its first weekend alone. Since its launch on February 15, dessert sales at the Gangnam branch surged by 204% compared to the same period last year, from February [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The rapid penetration of Chinese e-commerce platforms like AliExpress and Temu, known for their ultra-low-priced products, into the South Korean market has prompted the government to take action. Concerns are growing that the domestic market for everyday consumer goods, including household items and clothing, could become dominated by “Made in [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by Samsung Electronics highlights the significant amount of time Europeans spend contemplating household tasks, amounting to approximately 86% of the actual time dedicated to performing these chores. The survey, which involved 6,066 participants from countries including the U.K., France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Poland, revealed that [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The results of a recent study indicate that elementary students who frequently use social media platforms like Facebook and KakaoTalk tend to have a more negative perception of their bodies. Published in the latest edition of the “Health and Social Welfare Review” by the Korea Institute for Health and Social [...]
BUSAN, Feb. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Shinsegae Centum City has announced a gradual expansion of its vegan cosmetics line, signaling a shift towards more environmentally friendly and ethical consumer choices. The department store recently inaugurated an Hourglass store on February 1, adding to its growing list of eco-friendly and vegan brands such as Dear Dahlia, Urban [...]