SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Police have questioned an official from Hybe, the biggest K-pop powerhouse and home to BTS, in connection with a breach of duty accusation the firm raised against the head of subsidiary ADOR. The Yongsan Police Station in Seoul questioned an unidentified Hybe official as the complainant of the case [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Beginning in September, 100 Filipino household workers will be deployed in Seoul as part of a pilot program aimed at assisting dual-income families with child care. However, the high monthly cost of around 2.06 million won for full-time services has raised concerns among young couples about the program’s affordability. According [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As young people grapple with the enduring footprint of their digital pasts, South Korea’s “Eraser Service” has emerged as a lifeline, enabling them to scrub embarrassing posts and personal information from the internet. The service, launched last year as a pilot program and now in full operation by the Personal [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Ministerial level representatives of 28 countries and international organizations on Wednesday adopted a joint statement calling for the advancement of the safety, innovation and inclusivity of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in a global AI summit, Seoul’s science ministry said. The Seoul Ministerial Statement includes South Korea’s vision on AI and semiconductor technologies aimed at developing low-power [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – South Koreans are feeling the pinch with major chicken franchises raising prices, bringing the era of the 30,000-won chicken bucket closer to reality – a scenario foreshadowed by BBQ Group’s chairman Yoon Hong-geun back in 2022. With dining costs already soaring, more consumers are exploring cost-effective ways to satisfy their [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea braces for the sweltering summer months, the government has stepped up efforts to prevent heat-related illnesses among outdoor workers, fortifying weather forecasts and increasing inspections at vulnerable workplaces. According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Meteorological Administration, the weather agency will provide customized [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Surging prices for coffee beans on international markets are putting a strain on South Korean coffee shop operators, raising concerns that the higher costs could lead to increases for consumers. The price of robusta coffee beans has more than tripled since 2020 to $3.97 per kilogram last month, according to [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Kia Carnival minivan, once renowned as the quintessential family vehicle for road trips and camping, took the top spot for corporate vehicle registrations in South Korea during the first quarter of 2024. This marks the first time the Carnival has claimed the number one position on a quarterly basis. [...]
SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) –Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Book4 Edge on May 21, offering more powerful artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The Galaxy Book4 Edge is equipped with Samsung’s Hybrid AI, supporting both on-device AI and cloud AI. Notably, through collaboration with Microsoft, it becomes the first Co-Pilot+ PC in the Galaxy Book series, [...]
SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) –As health-conscious consumers grow in numbers, zero-calorie drinks have surpassed 50 percent of carbonated beverage sales at convenience stores in South Korea. GS25, a major convenience store chain, announced on May 21 that from January to April of this year, zero-calorie drinks accounted for 52.3 percent of its total carbonated [...]