YONGIN, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — On September 7th, the “Fu Bao is Three” emoji, featuring Everland’s beloved giant panda Fu Bao, quickly rose to the number one spot on KakaoTalk’s overall emoji popularity ranking just one day after its release. This emoji, serving as the “second season” to the previously popular “Fu Bao is [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) —A recent survey has revealed that a majority of South Korean consumers are recognizing the need for a shift in holiday gifting practices. Often, holiday gifts are deemed excessively priced and overpackaged. With the Chuseok holiday season approaching, it’s worth noting that meat is the most coveted food gift across [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey revealed that over 80 percent of South Korean workers in their 20s and 30s hold a favorable view of the ‘superior selection system,’ in which subordinates can choose their bosses. Recently, a Japanese company gained widespread attention by implementing this system, allowing subordinates to choose their [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — In recent days, foreign luxury fashion brands have been actively participating in Korean art-related exhibitions and events. The French fashion brand Chanel announced on Tuesday that it will showcase the ‘Now & Next’ video series, which highlights modern Korean artists, in collaboration with the international art fair Frieze, scheduled [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6, (Korea Bizwire) – The resurgence of city cars, a segment that has long been overlooked, is now gaining momentum. In August, three city car models ranked among the top 10 in domestic passenger vehicle registrations. This surge in popularity can be attributed to several factors, including higher vehicle prices, rising fuel costs, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – In the realm of imported automobiles, there has been a noticeable shift in consumer preferences. Interest in diesel sedans and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) is waning, while electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining significant popularity. In particular, the market for imported electric passenger cars saw a significant milestone in August this [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A unique pop-up store dedicated to the popular K-pop group Seventeen will run until September 10 at Shinsegae Department Store Gangnam, as announced by the leading department store chain on Sunday. This event marks a significant milestone as it will be the very first K-pop artist pop-up to grace “The [...]
GURYE, Sep. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — While the burger industry continues to roll out a plethora of plant-based burger options to replace traditional meat patties, the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, South Korea’s largest Buddhist order, has generated quite a stir by introducing its own vegan burger. Hwaeomsa, located in Mount Jiri and serving as [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., said Sunday it will sell more vehicles directly to customers from this month through the online sales platform as part of its efforts to boost sales. On top of three models available online — the GM Chevrolet brand’s [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) —Hyeri, a South Korean actress and former member of the girl group Girls’ Day, recently grabbed headlines when she disclosed an unsettling experience with a foreign airline. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Hyeri shared her ordeal: “I had diligently booked my flight a month and a half in advance, securing [...]