CHUNCHEON, July 12 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean court has ruled in favor of Legoland Korea in a defamation lawsuit against cultural heritage activists who publicly accused the theme park of destroying historical sites and labeled it a “land of immorality.” The Chuncheon District Court on Friday ordered three leaders of separate cultural preservation [...]
SEOUL, July 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s young population is facing a looming retirement crisis due to alarmingly low enrollment in the national pension system, according to a new report from the National Pension Research Institute, released Friday. The report, titled “Strategies to Expand National Pension Coverage for Young Adults,” highlights a combination of [...]
JEJU, July 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid growing frustration over unruly behavior by some foreign tourists in Jeju, a group of elementary school students has stepped forward with a policy proposal aimed at restoring public order and protecting the island’s reputation. The students, all fourth graders at Pyoseon Elementary School, an International Baccalaureate (IB) program, [...]
OSAKA, July 12 (Korea Bizwire) — At the ongoing Osaka–Kansai Expo, Naver Cloud’s exhibition on AI caregiving technology is drawing strong interest from Japanese visitors, particularly seniors seeking support tools for aging family members. A standout attraction is “Clova CareCall,” an AI-powered phone service that checks in on elderly individuals living alone. More than just [...]
SEOUL, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) — A new study by South Korea’s National Institute of Forest Science has found a clear link between urban forest coverage and lower surface temperatures during summer months, reinforcing the role of green spaces in mitigating urban heat. Using Landsat satellite imagery, researchers analyzed the average land surface temperature and [...]
SEOUL, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) — English football star Jesse Lingard, currently playing for K League 1 club FC Seoul, has had his salary account partially frozen due to a legal dispute with his former agent over unpaid fees, according to sources in both the football and legal communities. The Seoul Western District Court approved [...]
SEOUL, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Despite rising health concerns, just over a quarter of South Korean adults meet the recommended levels of physical activity, placing the country well above the global average for physical inactivity, according to a new government report. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) revealed Wednesday that only 26.6% [...]
SEOUL, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid a tough job market, only a third of South Korean office workers who sought new positions in the first half of 2025 succeeded in making a job switch, according to a new survey. Career platform Saramin reported Wednesday that just 28 percent of job changers were able to [...]
SEOUL, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) — In a moving tribute to mark the 75th anniversary of the Korean War and the 72nd anniversary of the South Korea–U.S. alliance, a group of South Korean students visited American war veterans in the western United States to express their gratitude through letters, ceremonies, and performances. The event, titled [...]
SEOUL, July 11 (Korea Bizwire) — For the first time in eight years, South Korea’s National Park Service has confirmed a sighting of the Musan least weasel, one of the world’s smallest carnivorous mammals and a critically endangered species. The elusive animal, known for its speed and stealth, was captured on camera on June 26, [...]