DAEJEON, Jul. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study has revealed that “night owls” who wake up later in the day exhibit higher cognitive abilities than their “early bird” counterparts who rise at dawn. The research, conducted jointly by a team from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM) and Imperial College London, analyzed the relationship [...]
INCHEON, Jul. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move to address the country’s declining birth rate, the city of Incheon announced on July 23 that it will begin implementing a new child allowance program next month, separate from the existing national child benefit system. The “Child Dream Allowance” program, set to launch on August 1, [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on July 23 that it is implementing a Digital Guide program to assist elderly residents who are unfamiliar with digital devices. The initiative will be active at major subway stations, welfare facilities, and parks throughout the city. On the morning of July 23, the city [...]
POHANG, Jul. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The coastal city of Pohang, South Korea, is set to host its 8th annual Yeongildae Sand Festival on July 27 and 28 at Yeongildae Beach, showcasing intricate sand sculptures and offering a variety of interactive experiences for visitors. According to city officials, the festival will feature three main sand sculpture [...]
SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Innotek, a leading electronics components manufacturer, announced on June 22 its plans to accelerate its expansion into the automotive communication parts market with a cutting-edge digital key solution. Digital keys, which allow users to lock, unlock, and start vehicles using smartphones connected via wireless technology, have seen a surge [...]
SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Premium Outlet announced on July 23 that it will pilot an artificial intelligence service called ‘AI Human’ at its Songdo location until August 18, aiming to enhance the shopping experience for international customers. Developed in collaboration with DeepBrain AI, a specialist in generative AI technology, the service offers voice-based [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that more than half of foreign-invested companies in South Korea perceive the country’s overall labor market as inflexible, potentially impacting future investment decisions. The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) conducted a survey from April 2 to 12 through Mono Research, targeting 538 foreign-invested manufacturing companies [...]
GANGNEUNG, Jul. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The coastal city of Gangneung, located in South Korea’s Gangwon Province, has experienced a significant increase in foreign individual tourists, according to recent data. A joint initiative by the Gangwon Provincial Government and the city of Gangneung, which offers a specialized taxi service for foreign tourists, reported a 144% year-on-year [...]
SEOUL, July 20(Korea Bizwire) – The number of international passengers traveling via Incheon International Airport has leaped nearly 40 percent in the first half of 2024 from a year earlier, the airport’s operator said Friday. A total of around 34 million passengers traveled on international flights at Incheon International Airport in the first half, up [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Mobis, a leading automotive supplier, announced on July 18 that it has developed the world’s first airbags specifically designed for Purpose-Built Vehicles (PBVs), addressing the unique safety challenges presented by these versatile and spacious vehicles. The company has introduced two innovative airbag designs: a door-mounted curtain airbag and a [...]