SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The educational levels and incomes of those using international marriage broker services in South Korea have risen markedly, reflecting an aging pool of clients, according to a government survey. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced the results of its “2023 Survey on the Status of International Marriage Brokerage [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics is launching the Galaxy Buds Fu Bao Case on May 24, inspired by the beloved giant panda Fu Bao. The new Fu Bao Case is the third release in Samsung’s popular Bao Family line of cases, following the sold-out Galaxy Buds Rui Bao and Hui Bao Cases introduced [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul’s premier outdoor destination, Seoul Grand Park, is gearing up to host the 2024 Rose Garden Festival, a spectacular celebration of nature’s vibrant hues and fragrant blooms. From May 24 to June 2, the park’s Rose Garden will be transformed into a floral wonderland, boasting over 100 rose varieties and [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-biggest carmaker by sales, said Thursday it will launch its third battery-powered model in the domestic market in July as part of its future mobility solutions roadmap. Kia plans to receive preorders for the EV3 SUV, the third pure electric vehicle model after the EV6 [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As young people grapple with the enduring footprint of their digital pasts, South Korea’s “Eraser Service” has emerged as a lifeline, enabling them to scrub embarrassing posts and personal information from the internet. The service, launched last year as a pilot program and now in full operation by the Personal [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Jamsil Station on Seoul’s Subway Line No. 2 has replaced Gangnam Station of the same line as the capital’s busiest station, with over 150,000 passengers using the station per day, Seoul Metro said Thursday. Jamsil Station in southeastern Seoul served a daily average of 155,229 passengers in the first [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – South Koreans are feeling the pinch with major chicken franchises raising prices, bringing the era of the 30,000-won chicken bucket closer to reality – a scenario foreshadowed by BBQ Group’s chairman Yoon Hong-geun back in 2022. With dining costs already soaring, more consumers are exploring cost-effective ways to satisfy their [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea braces for the sweltering summer months, the government has stepped up efforts to prevent heat-related illnesses among outdoor workers, fortifying weather forecasts and increasing inspections at vulnerable workplaces. According to the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Meteorological Administration, the weather agency will provide customized [...]
SEOUL, May 20 (Korea Bizwire) –Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Book4 Edge on May 21, offering more powerful artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The Galaxy Book4 Edge is equipped with Samsung’s Hybrid AI, supporting both on-device AI and cloud AI. Notably, through collaboration with Microsoft, it becomes the first Co-Pilot+ PC in the Galaxy Book series, [...]
POHANG, May 21 (Korea Bizwire) – In a display of community service, the South Korean Marine Corps has announced its plans to provide much-needed assistance to farmers during the busy spring planting season in the Pohang region of North Gyeongsang Province. The agricultural support initiative, which commenced on April 16, will continue until May 31, with [...]