SEOUL, Sept.11(Korea Bizwire) – The number of reported syphilis cases in South Korea has skyrocketed since the reclassification of the sexually transmitted infection under the country’s infectious disease monitoring system, according to data released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). Representative Seo Mi-hwa of the Democratic Party, a member of the National Assembly’s [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent government study has unveiled significant economic disparities between men and women in South Korea, particularly when it comes to marriage and parenthood. The analysis, conducted by Statistics Korea, focused on the socioeconomic characteristics of adults aged 25 to 39, shedding light on how marital status and children affect [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a sign of growing environmental consciousness among South Korean consumers, Hyundai Department Store announced on September 10 that it has sold out of its 10,000 eco-friendly fruit gift sets ahead of the Chuseok holiday. These sets, notably free of plastic packaging, mark a significant shift in the company’s approach [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on September 10 that it will extend its Neighborhood Pet Care Center service to single-person households, broadening support for pet owners who need to leave their animals for extended periods. This initiative, coming just before the Chuseok holiday, widens the eligibility criteria from the previous [...]
YONGIN, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Everland, a major theme park and resort complex in South Korea, announced on September 10 that its newly developed rose variety, Perfume Everscape, has demonstrated significant antioxidant properties. The findings were published in the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) international journal, “Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture.” Roses have long [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant step towards the future of transportation, POSCO, the South Korean steel giant, has become the world’s first manufacturer to produce specialized steel for hyperloop systems, supplying it to a European test track. On September 10, POSCO announced its participation in the inauguration ceremony of the European Hyperloop [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – With South Korea joining the list of first-wave release countries for the new iPhone, major telecommunications companies are seizing the opportunity to resurrect their offline launch events, abandoned since the iPhone 12 release. This marks a return to aggressive marketing strategies in the competitive smartphone market. Industry sources revealed on [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Volkswagen’s official dealer in South Korea announced on September 10 the launch of a limited edition model that maximizes the dynamic appeal of the Golf GTI. The new Golf GTI Limited Edition is set to captivate enthusiasts with its enhanced aerodynamics and exclusive design elements. This special edition model features [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis has revealed that South Korean mobile carriers are charging more for LTE (4G) phone plans than for 5G plans, despite offering less data and slower speeds. This pricing strategy has raised concerns about fairness and potential overcharging of consumers. Rep. Choi Su-jin of the People Power Party, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The disparities in South Korea’s apartment market are becoming increasingly pronounced, with a widening gap between the capital region and other parts of the country, according to a recent report on real estate auctions. Data released on September 9 by GG Auction, a specialist in foreclosure and public auction information, [...]