DAEJEON, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Forest Service has designated the Hovenia dulcis, commonly known as the Japanese raisin tree, as August’s “Forest Product of the Month,” citing its exceptional liver-detoxifying properties, officials announced on August 9. The Hovenia dulcis contains bioactive compounds called ampelopsin, which are known for their effectiveness in preventing alcohol-induced [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The relentless summer heat wave in South Korea has taken a devastating toll on the country’s livestock, with more than 500,000 animals reported dead, according to government officials. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s daily National Safety Management report, released on August 9, revealed that from June 1 to [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of patients hospitalized for COVID-19 has grown sharply in South Korea recently amid a virus resurgence in summertime nationwide, health authorities said Friday. The number of people admitted to 220 hospitals nationwide for COVID-19 came to 861 in the first week of August, the highest level since [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – As Seoul’s subway system marks its 50th anniversary, a special exhibition is set to open, offering a vibrant retrospective of how underground trains revolutionized the South Korean capital’s landscape and its citizens’ daily lives. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Museum of History announced on August 8 that “Seoul’s [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking development for the construction industry’s fight against climate change, Hanil Cement has successfully tested a new type of floor mortar that actively captures carbon dioxide. This innovative product, unveiled on August 8, marks the first time in South Korea that carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology [...]
JEONJU, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking development for the pork industry, South Korean researchers have unveiled the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of detecting pregnancy in sows, potentially revolutionizing farm management practices. The Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced on August 7 that researchers had successfully developed AI-powered technology to confirm pregnancy [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea’s aging population rapidly expands, a government-funded research institute is warning that the country’s age-friendly industry is failing to keep pace, potentially missing out on a significant economic opportunity. The Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade (KIET) released a report on August 7 highlighting the disconnect between [...]
HOENGSEONG, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In the picturesque foothills of Gujeolsan Mountain, a call for help echoed through the Georyu 119 Safety Center on the morning of July 27. A resident, trapped in their home by a menacing hornet’s nest, pleaded for assistance. This scenario, while alarming, is not uncommon in South Korea, where hornet [...]
JEONGSEON, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – The Jeongseon County government in Gangwon Province announced on August 7 its plans to renovate the aging facilities surrounding Najeon Station, a small railway stop that has become an unexpected tourist attraction. Najeon Station, once a bustling hub when it opened in 1969, saw its fortunes decline with the [...]
GANGNEUNG, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea grapples with an unbearable heat wave and tropical nights, a rare flower is defying expectations by bursting into full bloom just as the sweltering weather intensifies. At the Gyeongpo Euryale Ferox Wetlands in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, the Euryale ferox, also known as the prickly water lily, is [...]