SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its 2025 Bespoke AI Dishwasher on February 21, featuring advanced artificial intelligence capabilities designed to optimize efficiency and convenience. The new lineup includes two premium models under the ‘Infinite Line’ series and 11 models within the customizable Bespoke range, offering a variety of options [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics announced on February 20 that it has rebranded its ultra-premium built-in kitchen appliance line, ‘Signature Kitchen Suite’ (SKS), as part of a strategic effort to expand its presence in the global luxury appliance market. Launched in 2016, the Signature Kitchen Suite brand marks its 10th anniversary this year, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — In a move to curb China’s aggressive low-cost steel exports, the South Korean government has announced plans to impose anti-dumping tariffs of up to 38% on Chinese heavy steel plates. The decision, made on February 20, comes amid concerns over persistent oversupply from China and the looming impact of U.S. [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Uber has introduced its corporate mobility service, Uber for Business (U4B), in South Korea, aiming to enhance business travel efficiency with seamless expense management and ride-hailing solutions. At the ‘Uber Taxi Connect Day’ event in Seoul on February 20, Uber outlined its business strategy for the year, including the launch [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — E-commerce giant Coupang and its affiliates have reached a landmark agreement with small business owners and labor organizations, committing to improved working conditions and financial support measures. The agreement, signed on February 19, includes the abolition of a controversial policy that had been linked to overwork among delivery drivers. [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The recent passing of 25-year-old actress Kim Sae-ron has reignited concerns over cyber harassment and sensationalist media coverage, as South Korea grapples with repeated tragedies involving public figures subjected to relentless online attacks. While public mourning often leads to temporary calls for self-reflection, history suggests the cycle of online [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean companies are taking bold steps to combat the nation’s record-low birthrate by offering substantial financial incentives to employees who have children. Gaming company Krafton recently announced a groundbreaking birth incentive program, offering employees KRW 60 million ($41,400) upon the birth of a child. Additionally, the company will provide [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Cheil Worldwide has unveiled an innovative adoption campaign in collaboration with YouTube channel ‘King of Positivity, Kim Ttangkong,’ introducing ‘Dogppelgänger’—a service that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to match individuals with their lookalike rescue dogs. The name ‘Dogppelgänger’ is a fusion of ‘dog’ and ‘doppelgänger,’ reflecting the campaign’s AI-driven approach [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the most desired product in the new subscription application product category among consumers in their 20s and 30s, a poll showed Wednesday. According to the survey conducted recently on 1,000 adults by market research firm Macromill Embrain, 94.8 percent of respondents said [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Gold and dollar deposits at South Korea’s major banks have reached record highs as investors seek safe-haven assets amid global economic uncertainty and a strong U.S. dollar. According to financial industry data released on February 18, the combined balance of dollar deposits at the country’s five largest banks—KB Kookmin, Shinhan, [...]