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Convenience Stores Compete with Whiskey Open Runs to Meet Demand

Convenience Stores Compete with Whiskey Open Runs to Meet Demand

SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Convenience stores are capitalizing on the growing demand for whiskey by launching exclusive whiskey open runs. These limited-time events offer discounted prices on rare and sought-after products, enticing whiskey enthusiasts and fostering customer loyalty. BGF Retail recently announced that CU, their convenience store brand, will host a unique “Let-Ju-Go” [...]

Threatened Black Pine Forest Resembling Korean Peninsula Battles Beetle Infestation

Threatened Black Pine Forest Resembling Korean Peninsula Battles Beetle Infestation

SINAN, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The famous black pine forest in Sinan, South Jeolla Province, known for resembling the Korean Peninsula, is at risk of dying. The dense forest, facing Ujeon Beach, has become a Sinan landmark due to its mysterious resemblance. Local accounts reveal that the pine trees were planted over 50 years ago as [...]

KCTU Rally in Seoul Demands End to Union Repression and Labor Reform

KCTU Rally in Seoul Demands End to Union Repression and Labor Reform

SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) organized a rally on Wednesday at 4 p.m. along Sejong-daero in Seoul, with the participation of over 20,000 union members. During the rally, the union voiced criticism against the government and police, demanding an end to union repression and labor reform. They [...]

Memorial Service Commemorates Tragic Guui Station Accident and Honors Fallen Worker

Memorial Service Commemorates Tragic Guui Station Accident and Honors Fallen Worker

SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) —On the afternoon of May 27, a memorial service commemorating the seventh anniversary of the tragic Guui Station accident took place at Platform 9-4 of Guui Station on Subway Line 2 in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. On May 28, 2016, a 19-year-old temporary worker whose surname is Kim was alone repairing a [...]

Jinju Museum Gains Popularity Through YouTube Contents

Jinju Museum Gains Popularity Through YouTube Contents

JINJU, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) — A museum in the southeastern city of Jinju is gaining popularity among military enthusiasts after videos posted on YouTube received a positive response. The Jinju National Museum specializes in the history of Japan’s Invasion of Korea (1592-1598) and has been running a YouTube series called “Firepower Joseon” for two [...]

Seoul City Launches Support Programs to Improve Residential Conditions of ‘Hanok’

Seoul City Launches Support Programs to Improve Residential Conditions of ‘Hanok’

SEOUL, May 11 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday it will launch support programs to preserve residential areas with Korean traditional houses known as “hanok.” The city government will offer subsidies for the repair of structural issues, such as leaking tiled roofs, pillar corrosion, and the detachment of plaster caused by the [...]

Migrant Workers Rally in Seoul for Better Working Conditions and Labor Rights

Migrant Workers Rally in Seoul for Better Working Conditions and Labor Rights

SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Foreign worker organizations, including the Migrant Trade Union and the Migrant Workers’ Equality Alliance, protested in Seoul on April 30, one day before Labor Day, to demand better working conditions. They chanted “guarantee freedom of movement at workplaces” and staged a chain performance to attract attention. They called for [...]

Busan to Provide Free Pet Insurance for Abandoned Dogs Adopted from Local Shelters

Busan to Provide Free Pet Insurance for Abandoned Dogs Adopted from Local Shelters

BUSAN, April 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The city government of Busan said Thursday it would provide free pet insurance to people who adopt abandoned dogs. The policy will offer one year of coverage to those who adopt a dog from a local animal protection or adoption center. The insurance will cover 60 percent of the [...]

Disability Organizations Hold Rally in Seoul, Demand Budget for People with Disabilities

Disability Organizations Hold Rally in Seoul, Demand Budget for People with Disabilities

SEOUL, April 20 (Korea Bizwire) – On Disability Day, over 2,000 people from 140 organizations, including the National Federation for the Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination (SADD), gathered near the presidential office in Seoul to demand the elimination of discrimination and hatred against people with disabilities. They called for a budget for people with disabilities for [...]