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Ulleungdo Mushrooms Have Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Ulleungdo Mushrooms Have Anti-Inflammatory Properties

SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A mushroom native to Ulleungdo that has already been confirmed to have anti-cancer and antioxidation effects has now been discovered to possess anti-inflammatory properties as well.  The National Institute of Biological Resources (NIBR) announced on Wednesday that a mushroom native to Ulleungdo, the “small yellow polyporus varius mushroom,” first identified [...]

Sacheon Ocean Cable Car Designated as One of Korea’s 100 ‘Bambamgokgok’

Sacheon Ocean Cable Car Designated as One of Korea’s 100 ‘Bambamgokgok’

SACHEON, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Sacheon in South Gyeongsang Province announced on Tuesday that the Sacheon Ocean Cable Car has been designated as one of Korea’s 100 ‘Bambamgokgok’ by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization.  ‘Korea Bambamgokgok’ is a brand-new night tourism brand developed this year [...]

Seoul Takes Action to Address Litter Problem by Increasing the Number of Trash Cans

Seoul Takes Action to Address Litter Problem by Increasing the Number of Trash Cans

SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government has made the decision to significantly increase the number of trash cans throughout the city. This choice was influenced by a rising number of citizens who had expressed concerns about the lack of proper trash disposal options on the streets, along with comparisons to cities like New [...]

National Assembly Rejects Supreme Court Chief Justice Nominee, Breaking 35-Year Streak

National Assembly Rejects Supreme Court Chief Justice Nominee, Breaking 35-Year Streak

SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The opposition-controlled National Assembly rejectedSupreme Court Chief Justice nominee Lee Gyun-ryong on Friday, marking the first such rejection in 35 years. Lee’s nomination was voted down in a 118-175 vote with two abstentions, shortly after the main opposition Democratic Party (DP), which has a controlling majority in the Assembly, [...]

At the Yacht Club de Monaco Explorers & Scientists Gather Together for the Environment

At the Yacht Club de Monaco Explorers & Scientists Gather Together for the Environment

MONACO, Oct. 02, 2023 (Korea Bizwire) – Over 2 thousand meters. It is the sum of the linear metres, 2,207m to be precise, of the yachts flying the YCM flag belonging to the hundred owners invited by the Ycm at the traditional Owners Lunch on the opening day of the Monaco Yacht Show. On this occasion [...]

South Korean Defense Industry Expands European Foothold with Poland-Based Defense Cooperation Center

South Korean Defense Industry Expands European Foothold with Poland-Based Defense Cooperation Center

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government has announced plans to create a hub in Poland for exporting defense products to Europe. The Ministry of National Defense is looking to set up a Defense Cooperation Center in Poland, which will serve as a base to expand defense exports to Europe, as stated by [...]

Surveillance Cameras to Be A Must in Hospital Operating Rooms

Surveillance Cameras to Be A Must in Hospital Operating Rooms

SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Hospitals will be required to install surveillance cameras in operating rooms and record surgery procedures at the request of patients starting next week, the health ministry said Friday. The revised Medical Service Act, set to take effect Monday, also calls for storing recorded videos for at least 30 days, [...]

Color-Changing Disaster Warning Balloon Wins Top Design Award

Color-Changing Disaster Warning Balloon Wins Top Design Award

ULSAN, Sept. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — A design idea for a special balloon that changes color based on the severity of a disaster situation has earned a prestigious global design award. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced that it secured the top prize at the IDEA Design Awards, one of the world’s [...]

Oriental Dollarbird: Korea’s Captivating Summer Migrant Takes the Spotlight Amidst Twitter’s Logo Mystery

Oriental Dollarbird: Korea’s Captivating Summer Migrant Takes the Spotlight Amidst Twitter’s Logo Mystery

GANGNEUNG, July 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The iconic blue-colored bird logo, symbolizing the social media giant Twitter, vanished on the 24th (local time), creating a significant buzz overseas. However, around the same period, a fascinating summer bird, known as the bluebird, captured attention in various locations across Korea. This bluebird, scientifically called the Oriental Dollarbird, [...]