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Protests in South Korea Spark Surge in Secondhand K-Pop Lightstick Market

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s ongoing political protests have taken an unexpected cultural turn, with young demonstrators incorporating K-pop lightsticks—typically used at concerts—into their gatherings. As crowds chant and wave lightsticks to popular songs, the vibrant displays are transforming the nation’s protest culture. Lightstick Rentals and Sales Skyrocket Secondhand marketplaces like Karrot and [...]

SK Hynix Tops “Dream Workplace” Rankings, Surpassing Samsung Electronics

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) –In a seismic shift in South Korea’s corporate desirability rankings, SK Hynix has claimed the top spot as the most coveted workplace for 2024, according to a report released by leading recruitment platform Catch. The semiconductor giant leaped from 4th place last year, overtaking long-time favorite Samsung Electronics, which fell [...]

Samsung Unveils Galaxy Book5 Pro, Blending Proprietary AI with Microsoft Copilot+

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced the upcoming release of the Galaxy Book5 Pro, its latest AI-powered PC, set to launch in South Korea on January 2. The new laptop integrates Samsung’s proprietary Galaxy AI alongside Microsoft’s Copilot+, offering enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities for productivity and creativity. The Galaxy Book5 Pro, unveiled at [...]

LG Electronics Expands Accessibility with Six New Comfort Kit Products

SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has introduced six new products in its “LG Comfort Kit” lineup, enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities and senior citizens. The Comfort Kit, first launched in March this year, is a pioneering effort in the appliance industry, designed to make home appliances more user-friendly for people of [...]

Martial Law Crisis Threatens South Korea’s Tank Deal With Poland

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Political turmoil following President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law has cast doubt on South Korea’s anticipated 9 trillion won export deal with Poland for additional K2 Black Panther tanks. As the December 3 martial law crisis continues to impede the president’s ability to perform his duties normally, concerns are [...]

Telegram Installation Surges in S. Korea on Fears of State Censorship under Martial Law

SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — New installations of global messaging app Telegram have spiked in South Korea, data showed Tuesday, as concerns brewed over possible media censorship following the martial law fiasco. The number of new Telegram installations came to 40,576 cases last Tuesday, according to data compiled by industry tracker IGAWorks, the day President [...]

South Korea’s Candlelight Protests Evolve with MZ Generation’s Influence

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – As nationwide protests criticizing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law gain momentum, a wave of innovative, community-driven acts is capturing attention. Among them, citizens and students are pre-paying for food and drinks—such as coffee, rice rolls, and soups—at nearby shops to support fellow demonstrators. Social media platforms [...]

South Korean Giants Bet Big on India’s Growing Consumer Market

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant pivot toward the world’s most populous nation, South Korean corporate powerhouses are intensifying their focus on India, seeing it as both an antidote to their China-dependent supply chains and a promising frontier for growth. Companies like Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, and Hyundai Motor are expanding their footprint [...]

LG Unveils Upgraded Version of Exaone 3.5 AI Model with Advanced Features

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — LG AI Research, the artificial intelligence lab under South Korea’s LG Group, on Monday unveiled an upgraded version of its giant, multimodal AI model Exaone, offering enhanced performance and cost efficiency for its users. To support the AI ecosystem, all three models of the latest Exaone 3.5 will be [...]

Han Kang Addresses South Korea’s Martial Law Crisis and Literary Freedom at Nobel Press Conference

STOCKHOLM, Dec. 7 (Korea Bizwire) —On December 6, Han Kang, the acclaimed South Korean author and recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature, expressed her shock over the resurgence of martial law in South Korea in 2024. Speaking at a press conference at the Nobel Prize Museum, Han reflected on the parallels between recent [...]