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LG Electronics Opens ‘Another Hanok’ Showcase in Madrid for AI Appliances and Energy Solutions

SEOUL, Jun. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has unveiled a premium experience space called “Another Hanok” in Madrid, Spain, designed to showcase its AI-powered appliances and energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions, the company announced on June 16. Another Hanok is a traditional Korean-style building outfitted with LG Electronics’ high-efficiency energy products, achieving [...]

Lane Changes Prove Culprit in One-Third of Recent Car Crash Disputes

SEOUL, Jun. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis by the General Insurance Association of Korea has revealed that one out of every three disputed car-to-car accidents over the past three years involved lane changes, underscoring a significant source of contention as the summer vacation season approaches. The association examined approximately 130,000 cases reviewed by its [...]

Tomato Festival in South Korea Sparks Interest With ‘Tomato Kimchi’ Contest and Street Vendor Ban

GWANGJU, Jun. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – A three-day tomato festival kicked off last Friday in Toechon, a tomato-producing area in the city of Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province. This year’s event drew attention for two reasons: the decision to ban street vendors to prevent price gouging controversies, and the introduction of a new “tomato kimchi” cooking contest. Toechon [...]

Seoul Residents Celebrate with Festive Masks and Music on Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge

SEOUL, Jun. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – In a vibrant display of community spirit and creativity, Seoul residents donned handmade masks and joined a lively parade along the car-free Jamsugyo Bridge, seeking a break from the ordinary. The “Mask Parade on Car-Free Jamsugyo Bridge” took place at 3 p.m. on June 16. The 1.5-kilometer round-trip march was [...]

Dogs Compete in 2024 Seoul FCI International Dog Show at Seoul aT Center

SEOUL, Jun. 16 (Korea Bizwire) –Dogs showcased their grooming, handling, and other skills at the 2024 Seoul FCI International Dog Show, held at the Seoul aT Center on June 16. Organized and hosted by the Korea Kennel Federation, with sponsorship from the World Kennel Club International (FCI) and the FCI Asia, Africa & Oceania Section, [...]

In South Korea, Skilled Middle-Aged Workers Often End Up in Menial Jobs

SEOUL, Jun. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In their youth, scores of middle managers thrived in demanding roles that required expertise in data analysis, organizational oversight and other specialized skills. But many find themselves driving taxis or working as apartment security guards after reaching their 50s, according to a new government study. The study, released on June [...]

Suicides in South Korea Surge by 34% Year-on-Year in January

SEOUL, June 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of South Koreans taking their own lives soared nearly 34 percent in January from a year earlier, data showed Friday. The number of suicides reached 1,321 in January, an increase of 334 from the previous year, according to data from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, which [...]

LG CNS Unveils Advanced Automated Smart Farm Platform in South Korea

NAJU, Jun. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – LG CNS, a leading information technology service company, has announced the completion of a new AI powered platform for smart farming in Naju, South Jeolla Province. The ambitious project, a collaboration between the provincial government of South Jeolla and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, aims to establish [...]

In Seoul, Efforts Grow to Bridge Digital Divide for Older Adults

SEOUL, Jun. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – A new survey has underscored the increasing adoption of digital technologies like kiosks among older South Koreans, even as significant hurdles remain for many in that demographic navigating the online world. The report, released June 12 by the Seoul Digital Foundation after interviewing 5,500 residents aged 19 and above, found [...]

S. Korea Adds Fewest Number of Jobs in Over 3 Years in May

SEOUL, Jun. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea reported the slowest on-year job growth in more than three years in May and the unemployment rate among young people reported a marked growth, data showed Wednesday. The number of employed people came to 28.92 million last month, up 80,000 from a year earlier, according to the [...]