BOEUN, May 8 (Korea Bizwire) — The Songnisan (Mount Songni) Office of the National Park Service in South Korea is launching a major operation to eliminate largemouth bass from a reservoir in the park, as the non-native fish species has displaced native fish and the population is rapidly flourishing. The park has been trying to [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — As climate change drives mosquitoes to become less active in the summer and more active in the spring and fall, earlier measures are needed for mosquito control. According to data from the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the mosquito activity index (in parks) reached 36.17 points in April, entering the “concern” [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Driven by the impact of the pandemic, which has reduced the number of people dining out, meal kit products remain popular, highlighting the increasing preference for convenience in preparing meals among consumers. According to a survey conducted by pollster Embrain Trend Monitor of 1,000 people aged 19-59 who prepare [...]
SEOUL, April 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The market for robot vacuum cleaners, including high-end luxury products, is rapidly expanding in South Korea. According to price-comparison service provider Connectwave Co., purchases of robot cleaners from online shopping malls increased by 23.7 percent during the first quarter of this year, a rise of 74 percent from a [...]
SEOUL, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics showcased its sustainable food life Bespoke refrigerators at the ’2023 Allure Green Campaign’ in Seoul, South Korea. The company introduced the ‘Bespoke Wonder Garden’ concept and showcased various zones, including the ‘Strange Photo Zone’ and the ‘Save the Earth, Games Zone’. Visitors were also able to check [...]
SEOUL, April 24 (Korea Bizwire) —Activists from 35 civil society organizations gathered in front of the War Memorial in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on Monday to hold a press conference calling for an end to the arms race and promoting peacebuilding, as part of the 2023 Global Day of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS) campaign. According to [...]
SEOUL, April 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Game companies in Seoul are organizing offline concerts featuring their game soundtracks, where fans can enjoy orchestral and band performances of their favorite games. Nexon and Gravity are among the companies hosting such concerts. Ticket sales have already begun for the “Tales Weaver The Orchestra” concert, which will feature [...]
POHANG, April 20 (Korea Bizwire) — POSCO Group Chairman, Choi Jeong-woo, visited the home of Kim Hwan, a Posco employee, and his wife, who were the first couple in Korea to successfully deliver quadruplets through natural childbirth last August. Choi visited the couple’s home last Saturday to give support and delivered a wagon stroller [...]
SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) — On the afternoon of April 19, members of the Korea Metalworkers’ Union marched from Hangang-daero in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, towards Sungnyemun Gate to protest against the government’s labor policies, which include the reform of working hours and the introduction of a job performance wage system. The day before, the union, [...]