SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — A new study has found that social isolation damages the brain’s sensory processing networks, hindering cognitive development. Researchers from Samsung Medical Center, including Professor Lee Jeong-hee of the Department of Radiology and Professor Jeong Seong-kwon from the Department of Physiology, in collaboration with Dr. Lee Tae-kwan from the Korea [...]
PARIS, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean cosmetics are making waves in global beauty markets, with a notable surge in sales, particularly in Europe. According to Le Monde, Korean brands are increasingly dominating beauty stores in France, despite challenges such as rising U.S. tariffs. The rise of K-beauty products like sheet masks, snail mucin creams, [...]
SEOUL, Aug.11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a stark contrast to SK Telecom’s sharp decline, KT and LG U+ posted strong financial results for Q2 2025, despite the ongoing challenges in the telecom sector. SK Telecom’s operating profit dropped by 37.1% year-on-year, falling to 338.3 billion won, largely due to the aftermath of a major hacking [...]
SEOUL, Aug.11 (Korea Bizwire) — On August 11, South Korea’s First Lady Kim Hye-kyung engaged in diplomatic “spouse diplomacy” with Ngo Phuong Lan, the wife of the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, during her visit to Seoul. The two women, dressed in their respective national traditional attire, visited the National Museum of [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — More than 3 million South Koreans have now officially pledged to forego life-sustaining treatment in favor of a dignified death, reflecting a growing acceptance of end-of-life decisions under the nation’s “Right to Die” law. As of August 9, 2023, a total of 3,003,177 people have registered their intention to refuse [...]
GIMHAE, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, public bathhouses across South Korea have seen a decline, but in Gyeongnam’s Gimhae city, former bathhouse structures are being creatively repurposed for new businesses, gaining popularity through word of mouth. On August 8, a Yonhap News team visited a building in Jeonhadong, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s military force has significantly dwindled, with total personnel expected to fall to 450,000 by July 2025, down from 560,000 in 2019. This marks a reduction of 110,000 soldiers over six years, a decline of more than 20%. The reduction follows a broader trend that has seen the army’s [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study reveals that nearly one-third of South Korean children aged 9 to 17 report insufficient sleep, with academic pressures and social media usage identified as the primary causes. The study, conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs (KIHASA) as part of its 2023 Comprehensive Child [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — In response to growing demand for enhanced comfort at a more affordable price point, South Korean airlines are increasingly introducing ‘premium economy’ seating, positioned between economy and business class. This new seating option provides more spacious accommodations and upgraded services, catering to passengers seeking better value without the high cost [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — In a recent ruling, South Korea’s Supreme Court determined that a teacher’s use of inappropriate language toward a disruptive student did not constitute emotional abuse under child welfare laws. The case centers on a 4th-grade teacher, identified as A, who was accused of verbally abusing a student, referred to [...]