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Surge in Requests for Legal Documents as South Koreans Seek Transparency

Surge in Requests for Legal Documents as South Koreans Seek Transparency

SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — In a striking trend reflecting growing legal awareness among South Koreans, requests for access to legal documents, particularly criminal complaints, have skyrocketed, surpassing 200,000 annually. This surge underscores a shift towards proactive self-advocacy and strategic preparation in legal disputes.  According to the “2024 Information Disclosure Annual Report” released by the [...]

South Korean Women Rush to Remove Selfies Amid Surge in Deepfake Porn Crimes

South Korean Women Rush to Remove Selfies Amid Surge in Deepfake Porn Crimes

SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Deepfake porn images have sent many South Korean women scurrying to take down selfies from Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms as concerns have been mounting that no one is an exception to the crime in the world’s most-wired nation. “It feels like what should have been the [...]

Survey: Nearly 70% of South Koreans Support Gradual Increase in Medical School Quotas

Survey: Nearly 70% of South Koreans Support Gradual Increase in Medical School Quotas

SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Nearly 7 out of 10 South Koreans voiced support for a gradual increase in the medical school admission quota rather than a drastic hike, a survey showed Monday. The survey of 1,000 South Koreans aged 18 and older commissioned by the national medical professors’ council showed that 68.9 percent [...]

South Korean Workers Turn to Side Gigs as Cost of Living Soars

South Korean Workers Turn to Side Gigs as Cost of Living Soars

SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey has revealed that approximately 80% of South Korean workers are either currently engaged in side jobs or considering taking on additional work, highlighting the economic pressures faced by many in the country’s workforce.  The survey results, released by the job search app Albamon on August 29, polled [...]

Nearly Half of South Koreans Aged 20-49 Reluctant to Have Children, Survey Finds

Nearly Half of South Koreans Aged 20-49 Reluctant to Have Children, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey has revealed that nearly 43% of South Koreans aged 20 to 49 have no intention of having children, highlighting the persistent demographic challenges facing the country. However, the study also suggests that expanded government policies and corporate support could sway a significant portion of this group to [...]

Dark Web Software Usage More Than Doubles This Year

Dark Web Software Usage More Than Doubles This Year

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of South Koreans using an anonymity software capable of providing access to the dark web anonymously has more than doubled this year, data showed Friday, as the nation has vowed to tackle deepfake sex crimes. The software, known as Tor, had a daily average of 43,757 South [...]

Samsung’s AI Home Appliance Packages Strike Chord with Younger Consumers

Samsung’s AI Home Appliance Packages Strike Chord with Younger Consumers

SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics reported on August 29 that half of the customers purchasing the company’s AI Package products, which consist of two or more artificial intelligence-enabled home appliances, are in their 20s and 30s. This insight comes from an analysis of cumulative sales figures for AI packages from January to July [...]

Shinsegae Department Store Unveils Exclusive Shopping Sanctuary for Elite Clientele

Shinsegae Department Store Unveils Exclusive Shopping Sanctuary for Elite Clientele

SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move to redefine luxury retail, Shinsegae Department Store has opened its most ambitious VIP facility to date. The Personal Shopper Room (PSR), a lavish 3,627-square-foot space, made its debut on August 28 at the House of Shinsegae in the upscale Gangnam district of Seoul.  This exclusive sanctuary [...]

Jeju Island’s Tourism Appeal Hits Record Low as Domestic Travelers Look Elsewhere

Jeju Island’s Tourism Appeal Hits Record Low as Domestic Travelers Look Elsewhere

JEJU, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that interest in traveling to Jeju Island, a popular South Korean tourist destination, hit an all-time low in July, marking a significant shift in domestic tourism trends.  Consumer Insight, a travel research firm, reported on August 28 that only 29% of respondents expressed interest in [...]

Food Delivery App Reveals Shifting Consumer Trends Amid Economic Pressures

Food Delivery App Reveals Shifting Consumer Trends Amid Economic Pressures

SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Baemin, South Korea’s leading food delivery application, has unveiled new insights into consumer behavior, highlighting a growing focus on cost-saving measures and personalized dining experiences.  Woowa Brothers, the company behind Baemin, announced on August 28 that 7 out of 10 users now utilize the app’s search filter to find restaurants [...]