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Hyundai Mobis Unveils Groundbreaking Holographic Windshield Display at CES 2025

Hyundai Mobis Unveils Groundbreaking Holographic Windshield Display at CES 2025

LAS VEGAS/SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) —  At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Hyundai Mobis revealed its cutting-edge “holographic windshield transparent display” technology, marking its first public demonstration in a real vehicle. This innovative technology allows images and video content to be projected onto a vehicle’s windshield using a specialized film, eliminating the need for traditional [...]

Samsung’s Harman Unveils ‘Automotive Intelligence’ Technologies

Samsung’s Harman Unveils ‘Automotive Intelligence’ Technologies

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Harman International, a wholly owned automotive and audio subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., on Wednesday unveiled its new “automotive intelligence” technologies at CES 2025, aiming to deliver personalized in-cabin experiences through advanced intelligence and contextual awareness. “The automotive industry is rapidly transitioning to software-defined vehicles, with cars evolving [...]

Private Health Insurance Claimants More Likely to Seek Medical Care, Spend More

Private Health Insurance Claimants More Likely to Seek Medical Care, Spend More

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — A new study has revealed that individuals who have previously filed claims for private medical insurance not only visit hospitals more frequently but also spend more on outpatient care compared to those who haven’t filed claims. According to research published in the recent issue of the Korean Journal of Hospital [...]

One-Third of Small Business Owners in Korea Increased Borrowing in 2024, Survey Shows

One-Third of Small Business Owners in Korea Increased Borrowing in 2024, Survey Shows

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — A new survey reveals that one in three small business owners in Korea increased their borrowing in 2024, highlighting the ongoing financial challenges faced by the sector.  According to a study released on January 8 by the Korea Federation of SMEs (KBIZ), 34.9% of small business owners who hold loans [...]

Brain Region Linked to Parkinson’s Also Connected to Nicotine Withdrawal, Study Finds

Brain Region Linked to Parkinson’s Also Connected to Nicotine Withdrawal, Study Finds

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Scientists have discovered that the brain region associated with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease is also linked to physical nicotine withdrawal symptoms, potentially opening new avenues for smoking cessation treatment.  The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced on January 8 that researchers led by Dr. Im Heh-in have [...]

Historical Map Highlighting Korea’s Territorial Waters on Display in Seoul

Historical Map Highlighting Korea’s Territorial Waters on Display in Seoul

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) —  The Northeast Asian History Foundation announced on January 7 the unveiling of an 1817 hydrographic map produced by the British cartographer John Thompson & Co. The map, part of Thompson’s A New General Atlas, is now on display at the Dokdo Experience Center in Seoul’s Yeongdeungpo District. Key Features of [...]

Forest Therapy Proven to Improve Mental Health of Expectant Mothers

Forest Therapy Proven to Improve Mental Health of Expectant Mothers

DAEJEON, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study has revealed that forest therapy significantly benefits the mental health of pregnant women and enhances their attachment to their unborn children. The Korea Forest Welfare Institute (KFWI), under the Korea Forest Service, announced on January 17 the results of its Healthy Birth, Happy Family initiative, launched [...]

South Korea’s 2025 Consumer Trends Highlight Survival, AI, and K-Culture

South Korea’s 2025 Consumer Trends Highlight Survival, AI, and K-Culture

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) unveiled its 2025 Retail Industry White Paper on January 7, identifying “S.N.A.K.E”—Survival, Next, AI, K-Culture, and Economical Consumption—as the year’s key consumer market trends. Survival in a Stagnant Market With global economic challenges and stagnating consumer markets, competition for limited spending [...]

SK Telecom to Launch Beta Service of AI Agent for N. America in March

SK Telecom to Launch Beta Service of AI Agent for N. America in March

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — SK Telecom Co. said Tuesday it will begin a beta service of its artificial intelligence agent “aster” in March, targeting North American customers. The company opened beta registration for aster during CES 2025, which kicked off Tuesday for a four-day run in Las Vegas. SK Telecom said the [...]

Study Shows Wide Regional Gaps in Diabetic Care Access Across South Korea

Study Shows Wide Regional Gaps in Diabetic Care Access Across South Korea

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A new study has revealed significant regional disparities in access to diabetic care across South Korea, with some Seoul districts having nearly six times better accessibility than rural areas, as the number of people with diabetes continues to rise amid an aging population.  According to research published in the recent [...]