SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics recently showcased the world’s first transparent micro light-emitting diode (LED) at CES 2024, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition, drawing significant attention to the potential mass adoption of micro LED technology. However, the high cost of micro LED TVs, previously exceeding 100 million won per unit, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study has found that employees working in teams experience less depression compared to those working alone. On January 21, researchers from the Department of Preventive Medicine at Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, including Ph.D. candidate Hong Ki-hoon (the first author), along with professors Choi Byung-sun and Park Jeong-deok, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study by global technology firm Dyson, analyzing data from approximately 2.5 million of its air purifiers installed across 39 countries and 44 cities, has revealed that January experiences the most severe indoor fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution in South Korea. The findings, part of Dyson’s “Global Air Quality Connected [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Nowon District in Seoul, under the leadership of Mayor Oh Seung-rok, has announced the opening of a ‘Holiday Dog Care Center’ during the Lunar New Year holiday from February 9 to 11. The center, located on the second floor of the district office building, aims to reduce the burden on pet [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — In an unusual occurrence, a flock of about 200 mandarin ducks, designated as Natural Monument No. 327 in South Korea, was recently spotted near Yongbi Bridge along the Jungnang Stream in Seoul. While it’s common to see one or two mandarin ducks in the country, such a large group sighting is [...]
TAEBAEK, Jan. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — In the Taebaek area of Gangwon Province, the gateway to Taebaek Mountain National Park, impressive large-scale snow sculptures are taking shape at Danggol Square. These sculptures, centering around the theme ‘The World Embraced by Taebaek,’ are part of a snow sculpture exhibition that has become a hallmark event of the Taebaeksan [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Shinhan Card recently identified “SPARK” as the defining keyword for this year’s consumer trends. This acronym encompasses five specific sub-trends: ‘Start the Time Revolution’, ‘Pivot Family Model’, ‘Age of Funflation’, ‘Ripples of Stimulating Polarization’, and ‘Keep an Eye on Tasty Entertainment’. The ‘Start the Time Revolution’ trend indicates a shift towards [...]
BUSAN, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Recent research by the National Institute of Fisheries Science in South Korea has revealed a significant presence of previously endangered whale species in the country’s waters. The findings, announced on January 17, indicate that about 50 fin whales and over 100 sperm whales, both internationally recognized as endangered species, inhabit the [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in South Korea reveals that the average monthly cost of raising a pet is about 130,000 won, and one in five pet owners have considered giving up their pets. The survey, conducted online between November 3 and 13 [...]
GANGNEUNG, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — This winter, there’s a compelling reason to visit Gangwon Province, South Korea – the upcoming 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics. Scheduled to start on January 19, the event promises to be a special occasion, not only rekindling the glory of the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics but also making use of the [...]