SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –In a bold move that could redefine urban living, Samsung C&T’s construction division announced on Monday its plans to introduce a range of cutting-edge technologies in its upcoming apartment complex, Raemian Songdo Station Centripole, set to launch in Incheon’s Yeonsu district this October. The project, fully managed by Samsung C&T [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – In a move that blends environmental consciousness with consumer engagement, Kakao, the South Korean internet giant, announced on September 2 a collaborative effort with Nespresso to breathe new life into used coffee capsules. The initiative, dubbed the Coffee Capsule Upcycling Encore Project, is set to run through Kakao Makers, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey has revealed that approximately 80% of South Korean workers are either currently engaged in side jobs or considering taking on additional work, highlighting the economic pressures faced by many in the country’s workforce. The survey results, released by the job search app Albamon on August 29, polled [...]
CHUNCHEON, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — In a testament to the evolving relationship between humans and their canine companions, South Korea is set to host its first international Dog Sports Dance (DSD) Championship later this month. The event, scheduled for September 28 and 29, will take place at d.forest, a sprawling dog-friendly cultural and leisure complex [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey has revealed that nearly 43% of South Koreans aged 20 to 49 have no intention of having children, highlighting the persistent demographic challenges facing the country. However, the study also suggests that expanded government policies and corporate support could sway a significant portion of this group to [...]
YESAN, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — The Yesan Permanent Market, a local marketplace turned national hotspot thanks to the efforts of celebrity restaurateur Baek Jong-won, was once again teeming with visitors on August 31. This time, the crowds gathered to enjoy beer and whole roasted chicken as part of the annual Yesan Beer Festival. The festival, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is set to introduce a novel Brewer Kit for its Bespoke water purifiers at IFA 2024, Europe’s largest consumer electronics trade show, running from September 6 to 10 in Berlin. The new product, designed to capitalize on the growing coffee market and the increasing trend of “home cafes,” [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) —Jongno-gu hosted its third annual “Come and Play, Daehak-ro Car-Free Street” event on Saturday, offering residents and visitors a vibrant escape from the city’s routine hustle. The one-day festival, held on the last day of August, turned the iconic Daehak-ro street into a lively cultural hub filled with music, theater, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of South Koreans using an anonymity software capable of providing access to the dark web anonymously has more than doubled this year, data showed Friday, as the nation has vowed to tackle deepfake sex crimes. The software, known as Tor, had a daily average of 43,757 South [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics reported on August 29 that half of the customers purchasing the company’s AI Package products, which consist of two or more artificial intelligence-enabled home appliances, are in their 20s and 30s. This insight comes from an analysis of cumulative sales figures for AI packages from January to July [...]