SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Innovations that transform seemingly mundane tasks into accessible achievements for individuals with disabilities have been developed at the National Rehabilitation Center’s ‘Open Fabrication Studio’ in Korea. Among these innovations are a safety nail clipper that can be operated using hands and feet, and an assistive device for putting on socks [...]
CHANGWON, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has announced a groundbreaking development in agricultural pest control that leverages the core principle of microwave operation. On September 20, Dr. Jung Sunshin and his team at KERI revealed the creation of a ‘Microwave Penetration Heating Technology,’ which promises to effectively manage crop diseases [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – With the relaxation of coronavirus (COVID-19) distancing measures, previously obsolete plastic screens have found a new purpose as emergency kit bags for children. The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, a division of the Ministry of Employment, Labor, and Welfare, revealed on Tuesday that it repurposed plastic screens originally used [...]
INCHEON, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Incheon has introduced a groundbreaking birth policy aimed at addressing the alarming decline in birthrates. In a press release on Monday, Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok acknowledged the national crisis and unveiled the “100 Million+ i Dream” initiative, which pledges 100 million won for every child born in Incheon. [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – A YouTube advertisement featuring the heartwarming tale of an excavator turned beloved pet has taken the online world by storm. Titled “My Ground Puppy Daebali,” the video ad was released by the construction equipment brand Develon, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai Infracore, in September. The video, a captivating human faux [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) –The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of South Korea announced that photos of actress Suzy wearing traditional Korean attire, hanbok, will be featured on the electronic billboards at Times Square in New York on Christmas Eve. The images will be displayed from 6 a.m. on December 24 to 2 [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The San Francisco Giants officially announced the signing of Lee Jung-hoo, a star from the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO), on December 15 (Korean time), marking the occasion with a unique welcome animation. The animation begins with Lee, donned in the Heroes’ signature purple uniform, hitting [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — As the year 2023 draws to a close, the K-pop industry reflects on a year marked by extended global expansion and a continued craze for girl groups following the trend from last year. While the temporary hiatus of superstar BTS for its members’ mandatory military service posed a new [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The retail industry, traditionally centered on price and product competition, is now grappling with intense rivalry by adopting innovative approaches to store differentiation. In particular, there is a rising trend among consumers towards specialized stores that concentrate on a specific product category, acting as a catalyst for increased sales. A [...]
TONGYEONG, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province has been honored with the Presidential Prize at the 13th Child Safety Awards organized by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. The city’s innovative use of oyster shell-based paving stones for children’s school routes played a pivotal role in securing this [...]