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Korean Manufacturing and Exports Face Mounting Challenges Amid Global and Domestic Uncertainty

Korean Manufacturing and Exports Face Mounting Challenges Amid Global and Domestic Uncertainty

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s manufacturing and export sectors, the backbone of its economy, are bracing for significant challenges in early 2025 due to rising global trade tensions and domestic political instability. Concerns are growing over protectionist policies from major economies, particularly under the incoming Trump administration, and a leadership void in [...]

South Korea Faces Rising Obesity and E-Cigarette Usage, Despite Gains in Physical Activity

South Korea Faces Rising Obesity and E-Cigarette Usage, Despite Gains in Physical Activity

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is grappling with a surge in obesity and e-cigarette use, even as traditional smoking declines and physical activity rates improve, according to a nationwide health survey released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). The survey, conducted among 230,000 adults across 258 health centers, revealed [...]

Korean Semiconductor Giants See Lower Expectations for Q4 Earnings Amid Industry Challenges

Korean Semiconductor Giants See Lower Expectations for Q4 Earnings Amid Industry Challenges

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The projected fourth-quarter earnings for South Korea’s semiconductor leaders, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, have been revised downward as prolonged economic uncertainty weighs on IT demand. A polarized market driven by robust growth in artificial intelligence (AI) chips contrasts sharply with declining legacy semiconductor demand, creating headwinds for the [...]

South Korea Develops Advanced Battlefield Visualization System for Enhanced Combat Communication

South Korea Develops Advanced Battlefield Visualization System for Enhanced Combat Communication

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the completion of a cutting-edge “Personal Battlefield Visualization System” on December 23. This system enables individual soldiers to share real-time battlefield information and communicate seamlessly with team members. The system, developed with Hanwha Systems as the primary contractor, leverages personal radios and [...]

Veteran Firefighter Invents Special Stretcher for Child Safety in Ambulances

Veteran Firefighter Invents Special Stretcher for Child Safety in Ambulances

DONGDUCHEON, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A South Korean firefighter with two decades of experience has developed a specialized stretcher attachment designed to safely transport children in ambulances.  Lee Soo-jung, a fire lieutenant at the Dongducheon Fire Station, identified a critical gap in emergency medical transport safety. “While child car seats are mandatory in regular vehicles, [...]

Radioactive Contamination Persists in Wild Mushrooms from Eastern Japan

Radioactive Contamination Persists in Wild Mushrooms from Eastern Japan

TOKYO/SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Fourteen years after the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, radioactive contamination remains a serious issue for wild mushrooms harvested in eastern Japan, according to a report by Tokyo Shimbun on December 22.  A recent investigation by a local citizens’ group revealed that 28% of 100 wild mushroom samples sourced from [...]

KAIST Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method to Revert Colon Cancer Cells to Normal State

KAIST Scientists Develop Breakthrough Method to Revert Colon Cancer Cells to Normal State

DAEJEON, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant advance for cancer treatment, researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a novel technique that transforms colon cancer cells into normal-like cells without destroying them, the institute announced on December 22.  The research team, led by professor Cho Kwang-hyun from the [...]

Cigarette Packaging Updated With Graphic Images and Clear Warnings

Cigarette Packaging Updated With Graphic Images and Clear Warnings

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea is implementing new graphic health warnings and text messages on cigarette packages starting December 23, marking the fifth iteration of the country’s tobacco warning system, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on December 22. The revised warnings feature more direct messaging, replacing single-word cautions with complete sentences [...]

Auto Recalls in South Korea Hit Record High in 2024, Led by Hyundai Group

Auto Recalls in South Korea Hit Record High in 2024, Led by Hyundai Group

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A record number of vehicles have been recalled in South Korea this year due to manufacturing defects, according to data released by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority’s Auto Recall Center on December 22. The center reported that 5,142,988 vehicles across 1,684 models underwent recalls in 2024, tripling last year’s figure [...]

Kia Carnival Achieves Record Sales, Driven by Hybrid Model Popularity

Kia Carnival Achieves Record Sales, Driven by Hybrid Model Popularity

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Kia Carnival has set a new annual sales record in its 26-year history, thanks to surging demand for its hybrid model. Kia announced on December 22 that the Carnival’s global sales from January to November reached 157,336 units, surpassing the previous high of 155,433 units set in 2002. With [...]