SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has uncovered evidence of coordinated efforts to sway public opinion on South Korean online platforms through comments suspected to originate from China. The research, focused on industries where South Korea and China are in fierce competition, such as electric vehicles, batteries, and e-commerce, reveals a pattern of [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis of South Korea’s health insurance system has revealed a significant disparity affecting many self-employed individuals. According to data from the National Health Insurance Service, approximately 230,000 self-employed business owners are paying health insurance premiums based on their highest-paid employees’ salaries, even when their own incomes are lower. [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – In a breakthrough that could revolutionize infectious disease testing, South Korean researchers have developed the world’s first platform capable of detecting COVID-19 infection through tears, with a reported sensitivity of approximately 99%. The innovative technology, announced on September 26 by Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, was developed by a team led by [...]
ULSAN, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The coastal city of Ulsan kicked off its 28th annual Whale Festival on September 26, transforming the Jangsaengpo Whale Culture Special Zone into a vibrant celebration of the region’s unique maritime heritage. Running through September 29, the festival, the only one of its kind in South Korea dedicated to whale [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) –Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it plans to develop an unmanned firefighting robot to deal with underground electric vehicle fires in underground parking lots. The automotive group said it will partner with the National Fire Agency to develop the firefighting robot by the end of the year and deploy them [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed a concerning trend in South Korean media: the gradual reduction of dedicated science sections and specialized science reporting teams in newsrooms across the country. The Korea Science Journalists Association (KSJA) released these findings on September 25 as part of its “Survey on the Current State [...]
DAEJEON, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In a breakthrough that could revolutionize the electronics industry’s approach to sustainability, researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Polytechnique Montréal have jointly developed the world’s first fully biodegradable electrically active film. The research team, led by Myung Jaewook from KAIST’s Department of Civil and [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul is set to introduce the country’s first nighttime self-driving taxi service in the bustling Gangnam district starting September 26. The service will be accessible through Kakao T, the same popular ride-hailing app used for conventional taxis. According to Seoul city officials, the autonomous taxis will operate from 11 p.m. [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s consumer sentiment slipped for a second straight month in September due to a delay in the recovery of domestic demand, a central bank poll showed Wednesday. The composite consumer sentiment index stood at 100 this month, down from the previous month’s 100.8, according to the survey conducted [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey of divorced individuals in South Korea has shed light on the complexities of remarriage, particularly the role physical appearance plays in initial meetings between potential partners. The survey, conducted jointly by ONLYou, a remarriage-focused matchmaking company, and Bien Aller, a marriage information service, polled 516 divorced men [...]