SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans have been consuming less and less energy over the past seven years, and of all calorie consumption carbohydrates have dropped in proportion while fat increased, a government report confirmed Sunday. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA)’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey showed that each [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — With the increasing number of single-person households choosing not to get married, South Korean companies are diversifying in terms of their welfare policies. Lotte Department Store in September began offering congratulatory or consolation subsidies to employees who are single. Any employee who is single and over 40 years of [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of residential properties whose ownership changed due to forced sale by auction marked a sharp increase this year compared to a year ago. According to the Supreme Court, the number of apartments, villas and residential officetels whose ownership shifted due to forced sale by auction stood at [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Mobis Co., South Korea’s biggest auto parts maker, said Sunday it had completed the development of industrial robot and system based on autonomous driving and launched trial operations. With articulated arms, the newly-developed mobile cooperative robot can perform tasks with other workers, while moving in self-driving mode in [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korea’s state broadcaster has unveiled a domestically developed COVID-19 quarantine robot. When reporting about the hosting of a science and technology presentation and exhibition last week, the Korean Central Television (KCTV) noted that an artificially intelligent robot used for COVID-19 quarantines was exhibited. With a large display on [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — With the number of undocumented foreigners who have failed to return to their home countries after their visas have expired reaching over 410,000, the largest proportion of them are study-abroad students and those studying the Korean language, data showed Thursday. The Ministry of Justice said that there were 137,779 [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — A study has confirmed for the first time that higher exposure to fine dust raises the risk of asymptomatic cerebral infarctions and other cerebrovascular diseases. A joint research team from Seoul National University Hospital, Boramae Medical Center and the National Cancer Center conducted a study of cerebral magnetic resonance [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korea’s state broadcaster covered the South Korea’s national flag with a blur as it broadcasted the 2022 FIFA World Cup as part of its policy of excluding reports on Seoul that may undermine the regime. The Korean Central Television (KCTV) broadcasted the recorded version of the World Cup [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — A variety of South Korean businesses, including those specializing in automobiles, self-driving technology, semiconductors for automobiles, and telecommunications software will unite forces to create a connected car ecosystem. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced that it hosted an inauguration ceremony for the Connected Car Alliance in Yeouido, [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Uplus Corp., a major South Korean mobile carrier, said Thursday it will offer a “non-marriage” grant, similar to the company’s existing “marriage” grant, a first among large companies in the country. According to the company, the non-marriage grant system will take effect from the beginning of next year, [...]