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The Paradoxical Normalization of Inconsistency: Unveiling the Shifting Landscape of Consumer Trends in 2024

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a world where preferences, behaviors, and attitudes change rapidly according to circumstances and currents, the normalization of paradoxes has become a defining feature of recent consumer trends. On December 8, Daehong Communications released its ’2024 D.Life Signal’ report, forecasting the upcoming consumer trends and outlining brand marketing strategies to [...]

Alarming Surge in Self-Harm and Suicide Unveiled in Recent Health Report

SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In its 2023 National Injury Surveillance Report, released on Friday, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency revealed that nearly half of the fatalities from injuries last year were attributed to self-harm and suicide. Approximately 75 percent of individuals with substance addiction had intentions related to self-harm or suicide. Injuries [...]

South Korea Eases Remote Medical Consultation Rules, But Medication Delivery Remains a Challenge

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Starting from December 15, a significant relaxation of existing regulations for remote medical consultations, including allowing first-time consultations during evenings and holidays, will be implemented in South Korea. However, the response from the industry, touted as beneficiaries of these changes, is not as positive as anticipated. The prevailing sentiment stems [...]

Blind App Marks 10 Years of Empowering Anonymous Professional Discourse in South Korea

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a milestone celebration this month, Blind, the community application allowing professionals to engage anonymously, is commemorating a decade of service since its launch in South Korea. According to data released by Blind on December 7, the app boasts a user base of 6 million in the country, with a [...]

Samsung Targets Generation Z With Stylish Galaxy S23 FE

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a highly anticipated move, Samsung is gearing up to launch its latest semi-premium smartphone, the Galaxy S23 FE, in the domestic market, heightening consumer expectations a day before its official release. According to industry reports, Samsung is set to release the Galaxy S23 FE in South Korea on December [...]

Excessive Smartphone Use Linked to Increased Health Issues in Adolescents, Study Finds

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Adolescents who use smartphones for more than four hours a day are at a higher risk of experiencing health-related issues such as stress, suicidal thoughts, and substance use compared to those who use them less, according to a study conducted by a team of researchers led by professor Moon Jin-hwa [...]

KBO Umpires Gear Up for 2024 Season with Training on Robot Umpire Technology

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Professional baseball umpires have commenced their winter training to acquaint themselves with the pitch clock and Automatic Ball-Strike System (ABS), set to debut in the upcoming 2024 season. Often referred to as a “robot umpire,” ABS automatically assesses whether a pitch qualifies as a ball or a strike and promptly [...]

Gyeonggi Province Reports Record Number of Single-Person Households

SUWON, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The percentage of single-person households in Gyeonggi Province has exceeded 30 percent of all households in the province. According to the “2023 Gyeonggi Province Single-person Household Statistics” report released on Thursday, there were 1.64 million single-person households recorded at the conclusion of the 2022 census, constituting 30.2 percent of the [...]

Mercedes-Benz Korea Celebrates Success of Startup Autobahn Korea with Expo Day

SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Mercedes-Benz Korea announced on Thursday the successful conclusion of this year’s Startup Autobahn Korea with an “Expo Day” held at a multicultural space in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The event showcased the final development results of nine companies that participated in the fourth edition of the program. Established by Mercedes-Benz Group AG [...]

In Pursuit of the Future ‘Faker’: Esports Teams Launch Academies Amid Financial Struggles

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Facing financial challenges, esports teams are turning their attention to training academies to diversify their revenue streams. For students and young individuals aspiring to debut as professional gamers, academies are emerging as gateways to prove their skills objectively and secure spots on renowned teams. On a Saturday afternoon, teenagers clad [...]