JEJU, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study reveals that nearly three-quarters of women in their 20s and 30s on South Korea’s Jeju Island view lifelong singlehood positively, highlighting shifting attitudes towards marriage among the younger generation. The research, conducted by a group of Jeju Provincial Council members called “Happy Youth in Jeju,” surveyed 418 [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey conducted by KB Kookmin Card has shed light on South Koreans’ attitudes towards summer vacations, revealing a nation split on the necessity of travel. The study, released on July 25, found that 56.6% of respondents believe “travel is necessary” during the summer break, while 43.4% feel it [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent survey, Samsung Galaxy users reported nearly identical satisfaction levels to those of Apple iPhone users, signaling a significant shift in the smartphone market dynamics. According to a mobile communications survey conducted by Consumer Insight, a market research firm, the overall satisfaction score for Samsung’s Galaxy S series [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on July 25 that it has amended regulations to broaden the scope of fishery byproduct recycling, now including their use as alternatives to sand for beaches and civil engineering projects. This revision to the Enforcement Rules of the Act on Promotion of Recycling [...]
SEOUL, July 25 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move to redefine ultra-luxury in the electric vehicle era, Mercedes-Benz has introduced its first all-electric Maybach SUV to the South Korean market. The unveiling of the Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV on July 25 at the XYZ Seoul cultural complex in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, marks a significant milestone for the [...]
SEOUL, July 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Chinese e-commerce platform Temu has reported that essential household items topped the list of most purchased products in its first year of operations in South Korea, according to a survey released on July 25. The study, conducted by Korea Gallup Research Institute on behalf of Temu, polled 1,026 adults aged [...]
SEJONG, Jul. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on July 24 that 12 new construction technologies, including a method for inspecting concrete cracks using autonomous drones, have been designated as innovative construction technologies for the first half of this year. Since 1989, the government has been designating new [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold artistic statement on environmental issues, a unique ‘museum’ crafted from recycled plastic bags and powered by solar energy is set to take flight in the skies of Seoul this August. The Leeum Museum of Art announced on July 24 that it will be collaborating with Argentine artist [...]
SEOUL, July 24 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Uplus, a major South Korean telecommunications company, announced on July 24 that it will introduce its web-based in-vehicle gaming service, Game Portal, to Kia’s new EV3. This marks the first time the Game Portal service will be available in a domestic brand vehicle in South Korea. According to LG [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics announced on July 23 that it has received over 16,000 ideas from customers in South Korea and the United States for its innovative “UP Appliances” program, highlighting a growing trend in consumer-driven product development. Launched in 2022, LG’s UP Appliances are designed to evolve with customers’ needs, allowing [...]