SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The 7th Incheon Queer Culture Festival was held on November 2 near Bupyeong Station in Incheon’s Bupyeong District, drawing approximately 300 participants from LGBTQ+ and progressive civic groups, according to police estimates. Rainbow flags adorned the festival grounds as attendees browsed through booths selling commemorative items such as handkerchiefs and [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – A South Korean government research institute has warned that if Donald Trump returns to the presidency and implements his proposed tariff policies, South Korea could see its exports decline by as much as $44.8 billion (61.7 trillion won). According to a report released on October 31 by the Korea Institute [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study warns that the proliferation of cashless businesses could disproportionately impact older consumers who rely heavily on cash and have lower digital literacy, according to research released October 31 by the Bank of Korea. The study, conducted by Lee Kyungtae of the Bank of Korea’s Financial and Monetary [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Fire Agency’s Central 119 Rescue Headquarters announced on October 31 the dedication of a memorial honoring search and rescue dogs who lost their lives while serving at disaster sites. The monument has been erected at the 119 Rescue Dog Training Center’s disaster training grounds in Daegu, South Korea. [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Former Premier League star Jesse Lingard attributes his successful adaptation to Korean football to FC Seoul manager Kim Gi-dong’s stern early-season guidance. Speaking at a media day event at GS Champions Park in Guri on October 30, Lingard praised Kim’s deep understanding of football and his clear tactical approach to [...]
RIYADH, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea ranked lowest in life satisfaction according to a new international survey released on October 30, highlighting growing concerns about quality of life in one of Asia’s most developed economies. The survey, conducted by Saudi Arabia’s Future Investment Initiative (FII), polled 50,700 adults across 24 countries between July 15 [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Statistics Korea released expanded results from its national census on October 30, revealing significant shifts in the country’s marriage and demographic patterns. According to the census, among 42.94 million South Korean citizens aged 18 and over, 12.68 million (29.5%) have never been married, while 24.32 million (56.6%) are married with [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The Hyundai Sonata, a midsize sedan that once dominated South Korea’s automotive landscape, is showing strong signs of revival with a significant surge in sales this year, potentially reclaiming its status as the nation’s signature car. According to data released by the Korea Automobile Mobility Industry Association (KAMA) and Hyundai [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Two South Korean technology giants have secured spots on TIME magazine’s prestigious “Best Inventions of 2024″ list, highlighting the country’s continued dominance in consumer electronics innovation. Samsung Electronics announced on October 31 that its 2024 Neo QLED 8K television and Music Frame speaker were recognized in the Consumer Electronics and [...]
JEJU, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Jeju Island, South Korea’s popular tourist destination, is advancing an ambitious plan to transform food waste into hydrogen fuel, marking a significant step in the nation’s renewable energy initiatives. The Ministry of Environment is in discussions with Jeju provincial authorities to designate the island as the primary candidate for a [...]