SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey of divorced individuals in South Korea has shed light on the complexities of remarriage, particularly the role physical appearance plays in initial meetings between potential partners. The survey, conducted jointly by ONLYou, a remarriage-focused matchmaking company, and Bien Aller, a marriage information service, polled 516 divorced men [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – GS E&C, a leading South Korean construction firm, announced on September 24 the development of an artificial intelligence-powered translation program called Xi Voice to facilitate communication with foreign workers at construction sites. The innovative tool, designed to address the challenges of a multilingual workforce, can convert spoken Korean into text [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The U.S. government’s decision to phase out the sale of vehicles using Chinese or Russian software and components in autonomous driving and communication systems has drawn attention to its potential impact on South Korean automakers and parts suppliers. Industry analysts predict that this move by the U.S. administration could prove [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has announced a strategic partnership with IKEA to integrate the Swedish furniture giant’s smart home devices into Samsung’s SmartThings ecosystem, marking a significant step towards a more unified smart home experience. According to Samsung’s newsroom on September 22, this collaboration will enable users to control IKEA’s smart devices, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent revelation that dolsot bibimbap, a traditional Korean dish, was designated as an intangible cultural heritage in China’s Jilin Province three years ago has sparked controversy and raised concerns about cultural appropriation. The Jilin Provincial Government approved a total of 65 items as provincial-level intangible cultural heritage in December [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that one in five South Korean adults believes the government’s decision to designate October 1st, Armed Forces Day, as a temporary public holiday is inappropriate. Polling firm PMI announced on September 20 that it had surveyed 3,000 South Koreans aged 20-69 about their thoughts on [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique display of consideration for her upcoming concert’s impact on the local community, popular South Korean singer IU has gifted garbage bags to residents living near Seoul World Cup Stadium, where she is set to perform this weekend. On September 19, a post titled “IU’s Thoughtfulness” appeared on [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to strengthen consumer connections and maximize brand experiences, South Korea’s advertising industry is increasingly turning to experiential marketing strategies. This approach, which goes beyond simply promoting products or services, allows consumers to actively participate and engage with brands, effectively building stronger emotional bonds. One recent example of [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Police will invest 9.1 billion won (US$6.8 million) over the next three years to develop technology for detecting deepfake, voice cloning and other fabricated content, the police agency said Thursday. The National Police Agency announced the investment as part of its budget plan for next year, which totals 13.54 [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The rapid growth of coworking spaces in Seoul, which surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now showing signs of deceleration. This shift is attributed to a decline in demand from the startup sector and the recent bankruptcy of WeWork, the pioneer of the coworking model. According to a report released [...]