SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Lee Ki-jin, a physics professor at Sogang University known for declining a blank check offer from Chinese tech giant Huawei, has recently made headlines for a different reason: a breakthrough in non-invasive blood glucose monitoring. Lee, also recognized as the father of K-pop star CL from the group 2NE1, has [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Company’s high-performance division, Hyundai N, is making a bold move into the world of e-sports with the announcement of its global virtual racing competition, the Hyundai N Virtual Cup. The announcement came on October 20 at the ADAC Sim Racing Expo in Dortmund, Germany, marking a significant step [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The popularity of Netflix’s cooking competition show “Culinary Class Wars” has ignited a boom in home cooking equipment sales in South Korea, according to recent data from a major e-commerce platform. Gmarket, an online marketplace owned by Shinsegae Group, reported on October 20 that sales of kitchen-related items have skyrocketed [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics has reported a significant increase in sales of its ultra-large televisions, indicating a shift in consumer preferences towards bigger screens regardless of living space constraints. According to data released by Samsung on October 20, sales of TVs 80 inches and larger have grown by approximately 15% in the [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) –Ferrari, the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, has unveiled its first new supercar in 11 years, marking a significant moment in the company’s illustrious history. On October 17, at its headquarters in Maranello, Ferrari presented the F80, a limited-edition supercar that the company says will set new standards in its [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) –Kakao Mobility, a leading South Korean tech company, announced on October 16 the launch of a new feature called Trending Now for its navigation app, Kakao Navi. This innovative service utilizes big data from user driving patterns to recommend real-time hotspots based on user preferences. Unlike traditional restaurant and nearby [...]
ICHEON, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The 23rd Icheon Rice Cultural Festival kicked off on October 16, transforming the Icheon Agricultural Theme Park into a celebration of the region’s most famous crop. Running until October 20, the festival promises a cornucopia of sights, tastes, and experiences under the slogan “Everything Made from Rice, Made in [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Company announced on October 17 the launch of The New Casper, an improved version of its compact SUV, three years after the model’s debut in 2021. The New Casper represents Hyundai’s effort to refine its entry in the increasingly competitive mini-SUV market. The updated model features design enhancements [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Rolls-Royce Motor Cars introduced the latest iteration of its luxury sport utility vehicle, the Cullinan Series II, to the South Korean market on October 17. The British automaker showcased two bespoke models of the Cullinan at a launch event held at a resort in Incheon. This marks a significant update [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed the emergence of a “new elderly” demographic in South Korea, characterized by higher income, better education, and shifting values regarding inheritance and self-perception of age. This trend, partly attributed to the baby boomer generation (born 1955-1963) entering their senior years, is reshaping traditional notions of [...]