SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Cheil Worldwide announced on January 23 that it will spearhead the marketing launch of BYD’s passenger vehicle brand in South Korea, marking a significant move by the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer into the Korean market. The agency has already begun its campaign, releasing the first promotional video for BYD’s [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group’s independent luxury brand, said Friday it has unveiled a concept vehicle designed for rescue support tasks in rugged terrains and challenging weather conditions. The GV60 Mountain Intervention Vehicle (MIV) concept was revealed this week at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. It marked [...]
DAEJEON, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Scientists at the Advanced Radiation Technology Institute of the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute announced on January 23 that they have discovered a way to mitigate radiation-induced organ damage using Deinococcus radiodurans, a bacterium renowned for its exceptional radiation resistance. While research into radiation protection agents is being conducted globally, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A stark gender divide exists among South Korean teenagers regarding dating expenses, with young women overwhelmingly favoring equal cost-sharing while young men show more traditional views, according to a lifestyle report released by Woori Bank on January 23. The “Teens’ Diary” report, which surveyed 3,729 teenagers aged 14-18 nationwide, revealed [...]
DAEJEON, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) announced on January 23 that its researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery, becoming the first in the world to unravel how harmful microalgae produce toxins and develop a biological control method to inhibit this process. Microalgae, single-celled organisms crucial to marine [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s average sea surface temperature reached an unprecedented high in 2024, surpassing the previous record set just a year earlier, according to data released by the National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) on January 22. Research vessels recorded an annual average sea surface temperature of 18.74°C in South Korean [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — More than 70% of South Koreans are now familiar with the nation’s animal protection laws, reflecting a steady increase in public awareness of animal welfare issues, according to a recent government survey. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs conducted an online survey of 5,000 respondents aged 20-64 across [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean elite military units are conducting a joint anti-terror sniper training exercise at the Suseong Firing Range in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, the Marine Corps announced on January 22. The three-day exercise, which began on January 20 and continues through January 23, brings together sniper teams from multiple branches [...]
SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics showcased its latest Galaxy S25 smartphone series during the “Galaxy Unpacked 2025″ event, unveiling groundbreaking AI capabilities that redefine the smartphone experience. The Galaxy S25 series marks a significant leap in artificial intelligence integration, introducing features designed to enhance user convenience and creativity. Among the standout [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Statistics Korea announced plans on January 21 to develop a groundbreaking Population Dynamics Panel Statistics project that will examine how economic and social factors influence marriage and childbirth decisions among different age groups. The new study will track life events of individuals born between 1983 and 1995, analyzing how factors [...]