SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A groundbreaking study from Samsung Medical Center has revealed that cancer patients who maintain or begin regular exercise after diagnosis can reduce their risk of cardiac events like heart attacks by 20%, offering new hope for managing cardiovascular complications associated with cancer treatment. The research, led by Shin Dongwook of [...]
JEONJU, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about how onions produce their distinctive pungent compound, isoallicin, revealing it to be part of the vegetable’s natural defense system, the Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced on January 16. The study marks the first time scientists have identified the [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Shinhan Card, a major South Korean credit card company, unveiled ‘REVIVE’ as its consumer trend keyword for 2025 on January 16, based on an analysis of customer spending and social media data. The REVIVE framework encompasses six key trends: Redefine Festivities, Exploring Identity, Virtual Companions, Integrated Contents Commerce, Value of [...]
ULSAN, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ulju Cultural Foundation and Seosaeng-myeon Residents’ Association announced on January 16 that they will host “2025 Ganjeolgot Rises” on January 25 at Ganjeolgot, South Korea’s premier sunrise viewing location, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The event, sponsored by Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power’s Shin-Hanul headquarters, aims to send [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Lotte Home Shopping has officially launched its mobile game “Bellygom Matchland” in South Korea, accelerating its efforts to diversify its character intellectual property (IP) business. Announced on January 16, 2025, this move marks the company’s expansion into the gaming sector, becoming the first retailer in the industry to release a [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group’s independent luxury brand, said Thursday it has released an updated version of its electrified GV70 sport utility vehicle (SUV) with enhanced driving range and design. The new model is equipped with an 84 kilowatt-hour fourth-generation battery, offering a range of 423 kilometers per charge. The [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Display Co. on Thursday unveiled its new fourth-generation organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel designed for artificial intelligence (AI) TVs as part of its push to lead the premium screen market. The new OLED panel boasts improved image quality with higher brightness and enhanced energy efficiency, ideal for power-intensive [...]
SOKCHO, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The coastal city of Sokcho in Gangwon Province has pioneered the country’s first-ever beach media art exhibition, attracting substantial interest from both locals and tourists. According to city officials on January 15, approximately 2,000 visitors attended “Sea of Light, Sokcho” during its first two days of official operation, which began [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Chinese tech giant Xiaomi announced its full-scale entry into the South Korean market on January 15, unveiling a range of products including smartphones, TVs, robot vacuum cleaners, and wearable devices. This move marks the company’s first major initiative since establishing its Korean subsidiary. At a press conference held at the Four [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics announced today its strategic expansion into the hotel television market with its innovative ‘The Frame,’ the world’s first ‘Art TV.’ The Frame distinguishes itself with its ‘Art Mode,’ allowing the display of artwork and photographs even when powered off. Its picture frame-like bezel and slim-fit wall-mount design seamlessly [...]