SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Korea Bizwire) –As the country braces for an intensifying heat wave, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued a statement Monday indicating that relief is not on the horizon, even with the approach of Typhoon Jongdari. Currently positioned approximately 360 kilometers southwest of Japan’s Okinawa, Typhoon Jongdari is charting a path northward, toward [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – As the South Korean government prepares to unveil its national pension reform plan, a recent survey has revealed that younger generations, particularly those in their 20s and 30s, are more concerned about the likelihood of receiving pension benefits in the future than the system’s financial stability. The survey, conducted by [...]
HAMYANG, Aug. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – For A, a 31-year-old Vietnamese worker, home in South Korea is a dormitory that defies expectations. Arriving in March with 35 colleagues under a seasonal worker agreement between Hamyang County and Vietnam’s Nam Tra My district, A initially harbored concerns about potentially harsh working conditions. Those worries have since dissipated. [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of South Korean youth opting to remain economically inactive without a specific reason set a new record in July, data showed Sunday, amid economic uncertainties and high job competition. The number of such individuals aged 15 to 29 reached 443,000 last month, an increase of 42,000 from [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a surprising fusion of construction wear and fashion, Hyundai Construction has unveiled a stylish new work jacket that’s capturing the imagination of its employees across generations. The company announced on August 15 that it has released an MA-1 Padded Jumper as an exclusive jacket for Hyundai Construction employees, in [...]
GWANGJU, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – On the 79th anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day, the Korean-Russian (Корё-сарам) village in Gwangju became a vibrant stage for a cultural festival that brought history to life and rekindled the spirit of national pride. The event, titled “I am Korean,” was held on August 15 in the Wolgok-dong area of [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In a solemn ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon participated in the traditional bell-ringing event at Bosingak Pavilion in Jongno on August 15. The annual ceremony, a cornerstone of Korea’s Liberation Day celebrations, saw Oh join a group of 11 [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move amid growing concerns over electric vehicle safety, Swedish automaker Polestar has introduced its latest model to the South Korean market. The company is leveraging its spotless safety record to distinguish itself from competitors, particularly in light of a recent fire involving a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – In a demonstration of its rapid deployment capabilities, an armored unit from the U.S. mainland has conducted live-fire exercises in South Korea, showcasing its ability to quickly project combat power in the Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. Eighth Army in Korea revealed on August 13 that soldiers from the 4th Battalion, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea prepares to celebrate its Liberation Day on August 15, an unusual event in Seoul’s Seodaemun district is capturing public attention: a chance to shoot water guns at actors portraying Japanese colonial-era police officers. The event is part of the Seodaemun Independence Festival, which kicked off on August [...]