SEOUL, May 4 (Korea Bizwire) – A whimsical new playground with towering sculptures of giants is opening this week at the Seoul Botanic Park, aiming to give children a magical space to explore nature through imaginative play. The “KAC Open Play Space – Giant’s Garden” Season 2 will officially open its gates on May 4 [...]
SEOUL, May 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics announced on May 2 that it will fully implement the Smart Forward service based on its SmartThings platform. The Smart Forward service provides regular and continuous software upgrades, allowing users to access the latest features even if they do not purchase new products. The new updates will be [...]
SEOUL, May 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung SDS announced on May 2 the official launch of its enterprise generative artificial intelligence (AI) services, FabriX and Brity Copilot. During a media day event held at the company’s Jamsil Campus in Seoul’s Songpa district, Samsung SDS unveiled its business strategy for generative AI services and highlighted the formal [...]
SEOUL, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) – As travelers arrive at Incheon International Airport in South Korea, they are greeted by a captivating display of the nation’s traditional culture and scenic beauty through a series of videos. The National Palace Museum of Korea and the Cultural Heritage Administration announced on May 1 the premiere of four new [...]
DAMYANG, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The Damyang Bamboo Festival in South Jeolla Province is set to captivate visitors from May 11 to 15 with an array of immersive programs. Hosted at the outdoor stage in the Juknokwon Bamboo Forest area, this visitor-driven festival invites attendees to directly experience and enjoy the festivities. The main stage [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics, an official partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has unveiled the “Samsung Olympic Experience Center” in Paris, France, in anticipation of the 2024 Summer Olympics. On April 29, Samsung held an opening ceremony for the center at 125 Champs-Élysées in Paris. The event was attended by Roh Tae-moon, [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – Lotte Department Store is rolling out Pokémon Town pop-up shops across the country ahead of Family Month in May, capitalizing on the enduring craze for the iconic Japanese media franchise. A Pokémon pop-up at the retailer’s Jamsil branch last April drew around 100,000 visitors over just 10 days. Including another [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s biggest interactive media park, WonderPark, opened its doors on April 29 in Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, just south of the capital, with an inauguration ceremony marking the official start of operations. The 15,000-square-meter cultural space is a revival of the long-vacant Seoul Grand Park visitor center building, [...]
BUSAN, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A nationwide survey conducted by the Korea Maritime Institute (KMI) to mark its 40th anniversary has revealed that mackerel, often referred to as the “people’s fish,” is the most popular seafood among South Koreans. According to the survey results on public perceptions released on April 28, 14% of respondents chose [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study has found that older adults with chronic conditions who live alone are less likely to take their medications as prescribed compared to those living with family members. Poor medication adherence among patients requiring long-term treatment for chronic illnesses can lead to reduced treatment efficacy, increased adverse effects, [...]