SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Single-person households in South Korea have reduced spending due mainly to high housing expenses and a tough job market situation, affecting the recovery of private consumption, a central bank report showed Tuesday. The proportion of one-person households out of the country’s total has been on a constant increase from [...]
YONGIN, Dec. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Everland, operated by Samsung C&T Resort Division, will launch its much-anticipated Wintertopia festival on December 6, transforming the park into a Nordic-inspired winter paradise. Running through March 3, 2025, the festival invites visitors to experience a magical blend of seasonal attractions, cultural events, and family-friendly activities centered around the beloved Finnish character [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s adult smoking rates have climbed, reversing a years-long decline, particularly among men in their 50s and women in their 20s, according to a report released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA). Obesity rates also surged among younger adults, while nearly half of men in their [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group’s independent luxury brand, on Monday revealed the design of its updated electrified GV70 SUV. The front features a new grille with a gradient design, showcasing a deeper shading effect that follows Genesis’ signature G-Matrix design pattern. The headlamps incorporate micro lens array technology to deliver [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean food company CJ CheilJedang Corp. said Monday it has introduced its “shelf-stable” noodle products to the European market for the first time this month. The company has introduced its shelf-stable noodle product, bibigo Korean Style Udon Noodles, in Britain, Sweden and Spain to gain a bigger share [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co. announced on December 2 the release of the Avante N TCR Edition, a limited-edition model that incorporates the automaker’s expertise in motorsports. The “TCR” in the model name refers to the Touring Car Racing World Tour, a global competition for production-based race cars, in which Hyundai has [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The LEGO Group has launched a detailed replica of the Endurance, the legendary Antarctic exploration ship, to mark the 110th anniversary of its historic voyage, the company announced Sunday. This 3,011-piece set faithfully recreates the vessel commanded by British explorer Ernest Shackleton during his 1914 expedition to cross the Antarctic [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — One in three South Korean consumers has experienced issues while shopping online, a government survey showed Friday, underscoring the need for improved consumer protection from e-commerce operators. The survey, conducted on 2,000 local consumers, showed that 29.4 percent of the people shopping on local e-commerce platforms and 28.3 percent [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid record snowfall across South Korea, students at an art university have turned winter weather into an opportunity for creative expression, crafting a remarkably detailed snow sculpture that recreates Michelangelo’s Pietà. The original Pietà, housed in St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, depicts Mary mourning over the body of Christ [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday introduced a new wearable robot device for industrial workers that increases working efficiency, reducing chances of musculoskeletal injuries. The company’s Robotics Lab, which is operated jointly with affiliate Kia Corp., unveiled the device, named X-ble Shoulder, at a tech day event held at Hyundai [...]