SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent revelation that dolsot bibimbap, a traditional Korean dish, was designated as an intangible cultural heritage in China’s Jilin Province three years ago has sparked controversy and raised concerns about cultural appropriation. The Jilin Provincial Government approved a total of 65 items as provincial-level intangible cultural heritage in December [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that one in five South Korean adults believes the government’s decision to designate October 1st, Armed Forces Day, as a temporary public holiday is inappropriate. Polling firm PMI announced on September 20 that it had surveyed 3,000 South Koreans aged 20-69 about their thoughts on [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique display of consideration for her upcoming concert’s impact on the local community, popular South Korean singer IU has gifted garbage bags to residents living near Seoul World Cup Stadium, where she is set to perform this weekend. On September 19, a post titled “IU’s Thoughtfulness” appeared on [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to strengthen consumer connections and maximize brand experiences, South Korea’s advertising industry is increasingly turning to experiential marketing strategies. This approach, which goes beyond simply promoting products or services, allows consumers to actively participate and engage with brands, effectively building stronger emotional bonds. One recent example of [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea has taken a significant leap forward in modernizing its criminal justice process with the launch of an artificial intelligence-based information system. The next-generation Korean Information System of Criminal Justice Services (KICS) went live on September 19, promising to support more efficient investigations and improve transparency for individuals involved [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that almost half of South Koreans who secured jobs abroad through government support programs over the past five years have returned home. The Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD Korea) conducted a follow-up survey in April and May, targeting 6,751 individuals who found employment [...]
DAEGU, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – With just a week to go before the Daegu Queer Culture Festival, tensions are escalating as both organizers and opponents have turned to the courts, filing injunctions that underscore the deeply divisive nature of LGBTQ+ rights in this conservative city. On September 19, the festival’s organizing committee submitted an emergency [...]
CHUNGJU, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A new chapter in cultural exchange is set to unfold in the northern Polish port city of Gdansk as it prepares to welcome the first overseas training center for Taekkyeon, a traditional Korean martial art, on September 23. The 98-square-meter facility, located in a building owned by the city of [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a breakthrough that could revolutionize the treatment of neurological disorders, South Korean researchers have developed technology that tailors electronic stimulation to individual brain patterns, potentially offering new hope for patients with drug-resistant conditions. The Institute for Basic Science (IBS) announced on September 19 that a team led by researchers [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The rapid growth of coworking spaces in Seoul, which surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, is now showing signs of deceleration. This shift is attributed to a decline in demand from the startup sector and the recent bankruptcy of WeWork, the pioneer of the coworking model. According to a report released [...]