SEOUL, Apr. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Mandatory emission tests last year on 189,000 motorcycles in South Korea prevented the release of 98.5 metric tons of air pollutants, the government’s transportation safety agency reported on April 29. The reductions included 63 metric tons of carbon monoxide, 19.3 tons of particulate matter, 10.5 tons of nitrogen oxides and [...]
BORYEONG, Apr. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to increase the city’s birthrate, officials in Boryeong, a coastal municipality in South Chungcheong Province, announced on April 29 that they would subsidize frozen egg fertility treatments for couples trying to conceive. The program will cover the costs of thawing frozen eggs and in vitro fertilization using [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Lotte Department Store is rolling out Pokémon Town pop-up shops across the country ahead of Family Month in May, capitalizing on the enduring craze for the iconic Japanese media franchise. A Pokémon pop-up at the retailer’s Jamsil branch last April drew around 100,000 visitors over just 10 days. Including another [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s biggest interactive media park, WonderPark, opened its doors on April 29 in Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, just south of the capital, with an inauguration ceremony marking the official start of operations. The 15,000-square-meter cultural space is a revival of the long-vacant Seoul Grand Park visitor center building, [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – When it comes to tying the knot in spectacular fashion, Seoul’s five-star hotels have become the epitome of extravagant nuptial celebrations for South Korea’s elite. From lush floral arrangements to opulent ballrooms bathed in verdant hues, these venues provide a backdrop worthy of a queen’s pristine white dress – an [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that nearly 6 out of 10 irregular workers in South Korea are not receiving paid leave on national holidays, a benefit guaranteed by the country’s labor laws. The findings were announced on April 28 by the civic group Gabjil 119, which commissioned a poll of [...]
BUSAN, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A nationwide survey conducted by the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) to mark its 40th anniversary has revealed that mackerel, often referred to as the “people’s fish,” is the most popular seafood among South Koreans. According to the survey results on public perceptions released on April 28, 14% of respondents chose [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study has found that older adults with chronic conditions who live alone are less likely to take their medications as prescribed compared to those living with family members. Poor medication adherence among patients requiring long-term treatment for chronic illnesses can lead to reduced treatment efficacy, increased adverse effects, [...]
JEJU, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Researchers in South Korea are exploring a promising approach to make carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology more environmentally friendly by powering the energy-intensive process with electricity instead of fossil fuels. At a symposium held on April 25 at the Jeju International Convention Center by the Korean Institute of Chemical [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A public-private consultative body will convene on April 29 to explore collaborative strategies in anticipation of the impending 2026 ban on bear farming and bile extraction, the Ministry of Environment announced on April 28. Attending the meeting will be representatives from the Ministry of Environment, the Korea National Park Service, [...]