SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean streaming platform Tving announced Wednesday that it will launch a new interactive viewing service called “Watch Together” on July 19, allowing users to watch content simultaneously while engaging in real-time chat with special hosts and fellow viewers. The new feature aims to tap into the growing demand [...]
SAMCHEOK, South Korea, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — In a move aimed at addressing demographic challenges and extending the reach of youth-focused policies, the city of Samcheok in Gangwon Province has officially expanded its definition of “youth” to include individuals up to 49 years old. The revised regulation, enacted in May through an amendment to [...]
SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) —Wireless charging for smartphones, earbuds, and in-car devices is poised to become significantly faster, as the Korea Information and Communication Technology Association (TTA) announced Wednesday the launch of certification for a new global standard, “Qi v2.2.1.” Developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC)—a coalition of over 350 companies including Samsung [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Thursday it will begin integrating big data analytics into the early stages of policymaking, marking a major shift toward predictive, evidence-based urban governance. The initiative, dubbed “data-first administration,” aims to assess the impact of key municipal projects across five sectors—urban space, transportation, housing and [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — To mark the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule, the National Museum of Korea has unveiled a striking digital tribute to the Denny Taegeukgi—the oldest surviving version of the Korean national flag. The immersive one-minute video will be screened from July 17 at the museum’s outdoor [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — In a move aimed at bolstering food safety and consumer trust, the Korea Food Research Institute has developed a cutting-edge infrared hyperspectral imaging technology powered by artificial intelligence to detect quality changes in beef during distribution. The new system allows for real-time, non-destructive analysis of subtle quality deterioration in [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — In commemoration of the 77th Constitution Day, South Korea’s National Assembly on Thursday unveiled a symbolic stone monument on the parliament lawn to mark the legislature’s swift vote to lift the state of martial law declared by former President Yoon Suk Yeol last December. The monument, inscribed with the [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) – A leading government-affiliated research institute has issued a stark warning against adopting a defined contribution (DC) pension model as an alternative to South Korea’s current national pension system, calling it a “poisoned chalice” ill-suited to the country’s demographic and economic realities. The report, released Wednesday by the National Pension [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — On a quiet Friday afternoon in Eunpyeong District, a group of middle-aged Seoul residents gathered not just to cook—but to connect. They were participants in Eunbit SOL Dining, a community cooking program that is part of Seoul’s broader Happy Table initiative aimed at reducing social isolation among one-person households [...]
SEOUL, July 17 (Korea Bizwire) — On the eve of a pivotal Supreme Court ruling concerning Chairman Lee Jae-yong, Samsung is maintaining a strict silence, underscoring the high stakes of a case that has shadowed the group for nearly a decade. South Korea’s Supreme Court is set to deliver its final verdict on Thursday on [...]