SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), will host the ‘Project Hashtag’ exhibition, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration beyond the boundaries of the arts, starting on Friday. ‘Project Hashtag,’ which began with the sponsorship of Hyundai Motor and celebrates its fourth anniversary this year, is a [...]
BUSAN, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – New technology that uses coal ash from power plants to construct structures in the ocean is set to be actively promoted in South Korea. Currently, some of the waste materials from burning coal to produce electricity are stored or buried because they are hard to recycle. One of these structures, [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – A voice phishing analysis model developed by the South Korean government this year that is thought to be the first of its kind in the world has played a pivotal role in the investigation of voice phishing crimes. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) announced on Tuesday that [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A special event featuring a variety of performances including K-pop concerts and media art exhibitions will be held in the U.K. to celebrate and promote the beauty and vibrancy of Korea’s cultural heritage. The Korea Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) announced on Monday that as part of the ‘Visit Korean Heritage [...]
BUSAN, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – “Unlike in the past, the number of awe-inspiring artworks that overwhelm viewers has declined. However, the themes presented at this festival seem to effortlessly resonate with the audience’s hearts.” “This year’s artworks blend seamlessly with the charming Ilgwang Beach.” These reviews were provided by visitors to the 2023 Sea Art [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Chem announced on Thursday its intention to establish a plastic circulation system by producing eco-friendly plasticizer, a key ingredient in flooring materials, using discarded PET bottles from everyday life. A plasticizer is a vital additive that enhances the flexibility and elasticity of PVC, primarily used in the production of [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Smilegate Hope Studio announced the launch of Korea’s first gamified donation platform, Hope Studio, on Tuesday. Hope Studio stands as an interactive platform that brings together partners, donors, and gamers in a collective effort to address societal challenges. This platform seamlessly merges the realms of donation and volunteer activities with [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to proactively prevent crowd-related accidents by automatically monitoring pedestrian density on the streets and conveying this information through electronic billboards has been unveiled. Seocho-gu, Seoul, made an official announcement on Tuesday, introducing its groundbreaking “AI-based real-time congestion management system” deployed around Gangnam Station, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The LG Twins have secured the regular season crown in the KBO League, marking their first pennant win in 29 years. Since their last championship in 1994, the Twins have ranked second several times but mostly remained a middle to lower-tier team. After finishing as runners-up in the KBO pennant [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – BTS member Jungkook has placed three songs on the streaming platform Spotify’s global top 10 chart, becoming the first South Korean solo artist to do so, his agency said Sunday. Jungkook’s debut solo single, “Seven,” and his second digital single, “3D,” ranked No. 1 and No. 9, respectively, on [...]