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Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry Ventures into Beauty Sector with Emphasis on Healthy Cosmetics

Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry Ventures into Beauty Sector with Emphasis on Healthy Cosmetics

SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry is making significant strides in enhancing its presence in the beauty sector, particularly in the realm of cosmetics. Industry experts suggest that this strategic shift is aimed at attracting consumers and driving sales by emphasizing pharmaceutical companies’ focus on health. In recent developments, the Yuhan [...]

Apparel and Cosmetics Brands Elevate Online Marketing for Generation MZ

Apparel and Cosmetics Brands Elevate Online Marketing for Generation MZ

SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – As the COVID-19 pandemic has prolonged the prevalence of non-face-to-face shopping, apparel and cosmetics companies are intensifying their online marketing strategies, specifically targeting Generation MZ (those born between the early 1980s and early 2000s). This younger demographic is increasingly recognizing the advantages of online shopping, which has led to a [...]

Smilegate Hope Studio Launches Korea’s First Gamification Donation Platform

Smilegate Hope Studio Launches Korea’s First Gamification Donation Platform

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Smilegate Hope Studio announced the launch of Korea’s first gamified donation platform, Hope Studio, on Tuesday. Hope Studio stands as an interactive platform that brings together partners, donors, and gamers in a collective effort to address societal challenges. This platform seamlessly merges the realms of donation and volunteer activities with [...]

Samsung Introduces ‘JET SET GO Challenge’ to Make Family Cleaning Fun with BESPOKE Jet™ AI

Samsung Introduces ‘JET SET GO Challenge’ to Make Family Cleaning Fun with BESPOKE Jet™ AI

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has introduced the “JET SET GO Challenge” to make cleaning enjoyable for the whole family using their BESPOKE Jet™ AI cordless stick vacuum cleaner. This challenge marks the launch of the Jet Vacuum Cleaner toy, a collaborative project with the popular character Pororo to teach kids good [...]

High-End Imported EVs Surge in Popularity Amidst Economic Downturn

High-End Imported EVs Surge in Popularity Amidst Economic Downturn

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The repercussions of the economic downturn have reverberated in the imported electric vehicle market, drawing attention to the widening wealth gap often described as “The rich get richer, the poor get poorer.” While sales of domestic electric vehicles (EVs) have been lackluster this year, there has been a notable surge in [...]

Feature Phones Back in Fashion as New ‘Hip Item’ for MZ Generation

Feature Phones Back in Fashion as New ‘Hip Item’ for MZ Generation

SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Flip phones and feature phones (mobile phones without smartphone functions), characterized by small screens and physical buttons are emerging as trendy ‘hip’ items for the MZ generation, a term widely used in South Korea to encompass millennials and Generation Z. Until now, flip phones and feature phones were often referred to [...]

iPhone 15 Price Controversy: Disparities and Overheating Concerns Spark National Debate in South Korea

iPhone 15 Price Controversy: Disparities and Overheating Concerns Spark National Debate in South Korea

SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – The price of the iPhone 15 is now 11 percent lower than the iPhone 14 in some countries, while it remains the same in South Korea. In the United States, Apple has kept the iPhone 15 price identical to the iPhone 14. However, in other countries, the company adjusted the price [...]

LG Unveils Special LoL Edition Gaming Monitor Optimized for League of Legends

LG Unveils Special LoL Edition Gaming Monitor Optimized for League of Legends

SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) –LG Electronics introduced a special version of their LG UltraGear Gaming Monitor, known as the LoL Edition. This monitor is designed and optimized specifically for the popular online game “League of Legends” (LoL). League of Legends is the world’s most popular game, boasting 200 million monthly active users. It has [...]

Seoul Commuters Embrace Entertainment During Travel, Valuing It Up to 9,000 Won per Hour

Seoul Commuters Embrace Entertainment During Travel, Valuing It Up to 9,000 Won per Hour

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A vast majority of Seoul residents engage in recreational activities such as watching videos while they’re traveling to work or school. Most of them think it’s a good way to spend their time, and it’s worth around 5,000 to 9,000 won per hour when you add it up each month. [...]

South Korean Celebrities Spark Controversy as iPhone vs. Galaxy Debate Heats Up

South Korean Celebrities Spark Controversy as iPhone vs. Galaxy Debate Heats Up

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Korea Bizwire) –As the popularity of Apple’s iPhone among young Koreans continues to rise, South Korean celebrity singer and YouTuber Sung Si-kyung recently shared an interesting anecdote about his experience using a Samsung Galaxy phone. Sung recounted a conversation with a younger person who asked him, “Do you use ‘Gal-regi’?” The term [...]