SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – A new social media phenomenon is sweeping across South Korea, with young adults eagerly accessing and sharing their school records online in a wave of nostalgic self-reflection. The trend, particularly popular among the so-called MZ generation (Millennials and Gen Z), involves individuals retrieving their elementary, middle, and high school records [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – YouTube’s new feature allowing vertical live video broadcasts is drawing criticism for exposing users to potentially harmful content without adequate safeguards. The video-sharing platform introduced the vertical live streaming service last year, building on the popularity of its short-form video feature, Shorts. The new format allows creators to broadcast live [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – A new enforcement decree will go into effect next week, permitting firms to collect personal information necessary for service provision without users’ consent, officials said Thursday. The Personal Information Protection Commission said a new enforcement decree on personal data protection will take effect starting Sunday. Currently, online businesses are [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) –Lotte Asahi Liquor, a prominent player in South Korea’s beverage industry, announced on September 12 that it will officially launch its premium beer Asahi Shokusai in the Korean market on September 24. This move comes after a limited release earlier this spring that garnered significant attention from beer enthusiasts. [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics’ ambitious push into advanced chip manufacturing in the United States has encountered a significant setback, with the company recalling a majority of its Korean employees from its Taylor, Texas foundry project. This move signals a pause in the semiconductor giant’s drive to challenge Taiwan’s TSMC in the cutting-edge [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Bentley, the British luxury automaker, has launched the fourth generation of its flagship sedan, the Flying Spur, in South Korea, choosing the country for the model’s global premiere. On September 11, Bentley Motors Korea held a media launch event at the Bentley Tower in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, to introduce the latest [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to boost employee morale and bridge generational gaps, several South Korean companies are turning to an unlikely source: e-sports tournaments. These in-house gaming competitions are becoming increasingly popular as a means to promote teamwork and create a more relaxed corporate culture. Hyundai Wia, a leading automotive parts [...]
DONGHAE, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The coastal city of Donghae in Gangwon Province has launched a series of smart bus shelters equipped with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, marking a significant upgrade to its public transportation infrastructure. City officials announced on September 11 that the new shelters, which go beyond traditional waiting areas, are designed [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to minimize damage from localized extreme rainfall, Gangnam District in Seoul has launched a pilot program for an advanced flood monitoring and prediction system, local officials announced on September 11. The system, which combines artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, has been dubbed the [...]
GIMCHEON, Sept.11(Korea Bizwire) – Korea Expressway Corporation (KXCO) announced on Wednesday that it had conducted a nationwide crackdown on vehicles with unpaid tolls, taxes, and fines, in collaboration with local governments and police agencies. The operation utilized artificial intelligence (AI) technology at eight major toll gates across the country. The crackdown involved 70 personnel tasked with [...]