DAEJEON, Feb. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed a groundbreaking wearable sensor that can diagnose sleep health in real-time by measuring carbon dioxide levels in exhaled breath, the institute announced on February 10. Traditional carbon dioxide sensors have been limited by their bulk [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — In a bold move to support young couples and maintain recent upticks in birth rates, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced plans to provide newly married couples with 1 million won in marriage grants starting this October. The initiative, currently under review by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, will target [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on February 3 that it will expand benefits for consumers who help identify or frequently patronize businesses designated as “Good Price Shops” — establishments recognized for providing quality goods and services at reasonable prices. Under the new initiative, consumers who [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Four out of 10 foreigners visiting South Korea for medical treatment said the country’s culture influenced their decision to come here, a survey showed Sunday. More than 41 percent of those surveyed answered positively when asked if the cultural experience in South Korea influenced their decision to receive medical [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s fashion and beauty industries are gaining significant traction in Japan, driven by the global popularity of K-pop and Korean dramas. Industry players are leveraging this momentum with targeted efforts to expand their presence in the Japanese market. Leading the charge, companies like Musinsa, CJ Olive Young, and department [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Koreans prepare for what will be an unprecedented nine-day Lunar New Year holiday for some, an unusual employment trend is emerging: a sharp increase in short-term jobs caring for pets, from feeding fish to walking dogs. According to the online community marketplace Karrot Market, pet-related job postings have [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Cheil Worldwide announced on January 23 that it will spearhead the marketing launch of BYD’s passenger vehicle brand in South Korea, marking a significant move by the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer into the Korean market. The agency has already begun its campaign, releasing the first promotional video for BYD’s [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean researchers has developed a groundbreaking 2-liter engine powered by ammonia, a renewable energy source that generates no greenhouse gas emissions. The innovation is expected to serve as foundational technology for various applications, including vehicles, ships, aircraft, and industrial generators. Led by Dr. Park Cheol-woong of [...]
DAEJEON, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Scientists at the Advanced Radiation Technology Institute of the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute announced on January 23 that they have discovered a way to mitigate radiation-induced organ damage using Deinococcus radiodurans, a bacterium renowned for its exceptional radiation resistance. While research into radiation protection agents is being conducted globally, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — A joint research team from South Korea and the United States has developed a wearable device technology capable of detecting early signs of depression without the need for blood tests. The breakthrough was announced on January 15 by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Professor Kim Dae-wook’s [...]