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Samsung Unveils AI SmartThings Platform, Expanding Smart Home Capabilities

Samsung Unveils AI SmartThings Platform, Expanding Smart Home Capabilities

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced plans to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its Internet of Things (IoT) platform, SmartThings, and expand its reach across product lines, signaling a significant leap in smart home innovation. The announcement came during the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) 2024, held on October 3 at the McEnery [...]

South Koreans Lead in Tech Adoption, Yet Harbor Deep Anxieties About AI in the Workplace

South Koreans Lead in Tech Adoption, Yet Harbor Deep Anxieties About AI in the Workplace

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a striking paradox, South Korea, a global leader in digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, is grappling with widespread worker anxiety about the impact of AI on job security, according to a recent international study.  The report, released by researchers Cheong Se-jeong and Shin Young-kyu from the Korea [...]

Doctor Shortage Crisis Hits South Korea’s Public Hospitals, Driving Salaries to Record Highs

Doctor Shortage Crisis Hits South Korea’s Public Hospitals, Driving Salaries to Record Highs

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Public medical institutions in South Korea are grappling with an increasingly severe shortage of doctors, a chronic issue that has pushed salaries to unprecedented levels. In a striking example last year, a public medical center in South Jeolla Province hired an orthopedic surgeon for an annual salary of 620 million [...]

Genesis GV80 Defies Odds: Luxury SUV Sales Outpace Lower-Priced Rivals in South Korea

Genesis GV80 Defies Odds: Luxury SUV Sales Outpace Lower-Priced Rivals in South Korea

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Sales of the Genesis GV80, a luxury SUV from Hyundai Motor’s premium brand, are surging despite its hefty price tag. The vehicle’s sales figures are outpacing those of its more affordable counterpart, the Hyundai Palisade, showcasing the growing appetite for luxury vehicles in the South Korean market. According to Hyundai [...]

Coupang’s User Base Grows Despite Membership Fee Hike

Coupang’s User Base Grows Despite Membership Fee Hike

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Coupang, the South Korean e-commerce giant, has seen an increase in its user base despite raising its membership fees. This development challenges predictions of a mass exodus from the platform and underscores the company’s strong market position in a fiercely competitive landscape.  According to data from WiseApp, Coupang’s monthly active [...]

Seoul Drag Parade Returns After 5-Year Hiatus, Bringing LGBTQ+ Culture to Daylight

Seoul Drag Parade Returns After 5-Year Hiatus, Bringing LGBTQ+ Culture to Daylight

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – On October 3, the streets of Haebangchon in Seoul’s Yongsan district came alive with color and celebration as the Seoul Drag Parade 2024 made its long-awaited return after a five-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “We wanted to bring drag out of the nightclubs and bars and into the [...]

LG Electronics Launches Global Campaign to Promote Party Speakers

LG Electronics Launches Global Campaign to Promote Party Speakers

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics is set to launch a vibrant global marketing campaign called “Boom Boom Pow Festa” to promote its LG XBOOM party speakers, the company announced on October 3. The campaign features collaborations with street musicians from around the world, reimagining the Black Eyed Peas’ hit song “Boom Boom Pow.” [...]

South Korea Introduces Lightweight Water Bottles, Catching Up to Global Trend

South Korea Introduces Lightweight Water Bottles, Catching Up to Global Trend

SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a move to reduce plastic waste, South Korea is set to introduce its first domestically produced lightweight water bottles, bringing a familiar sight from overseas travel to local store shelves. The Ministry of Environment announced on October 3 that Lotte Chilsung Beverage will launch its ICIS N bottled water [...]

South Korea’s Supreme Court Rules Designated Drivers Eligible for Union Membership

South Korea’s Supreme Court Rules Designated Drivers Eligible for Union Membership

SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – In a landmark decision, South Korea’s Supreme Court has ruled that designated drivers can be classified as workers under the country’s labor union law, potentially opening the door for collective bargaining rights based on their employment status.  The ruling, handed down on September 27, marks the first time the nation’s [...]

South Korean Consumers Spend 480,000 Won Annually on Subscription Services, Study Finds

South Korean Consumers Spend 480,000 Won Annually on Subscription Services, Study Finds

SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean consumers are spending close to 500,000 won per year on subscription services, according to a new report released on October 2.  The “Subscription Wars 2024″ report, presented by the British subscription bundling and payment company Bango at the M360 APAC conference in Seoul, reveals that South Korean consumers [...]