SEOUL, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Innovations that transform seemingly mundane tasks into accessible achievements for individuals with disabilities have been developed at the National Rehabilitation Center’s ‘Open Fabrication Studio’ in Korea. Among these innovations are a safety nail clipper that can be operated using hands and feet, and an assistive device for putting on socks [...]
CHANGWON, Dec. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has announced a groundbreaking development in agricultural pest control that leverages the core principle of microwave operation. On September 20, Dr. Jung Sunshin and his team at KERI revealed the creation of a ‘Microwave Penetration Heating Technology,’ which promises to effectively manage crop diseases [...]
YONGIN, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Fu Bao, the beloved giant panda mascot at Yongin Everland, is savoring her final winter in South Korea. Pandas, known for their thick, long fur, thrive in cold weather, and Fu Bao was no exception. As the snow gently blanketed the surroundings, Fu Bao gleefully rolled and played in [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government said Tuesday it will launch an all-inclusive monthly transit pass service starting next month, offering unlimited access to the city’s subway and buses at a fixed price of 62,000 won (US$47.36). The Climate Card, set to debut on Jan. 27, will be the first in the country to offer an eco-friendly transit pass [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent community health survey conducted by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) has revealed notable regional differences in health-related behaviors among South Koreans. The findings of the 2023 survey, released on September 19, show significant variations in physical activities, smoking, heavy drinking, and obesity rates across the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study conducted by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea revealed that ‘Forklift Operator’ emerged as the most frequently specified national technical qualification in job postings last year. The analysis, based on postings on the Worknet job information portal in 2022, identified a noteworthy increase of 17.6% from [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – With the relaxation of coronavirus (COVID-19) distancing measures, previously obsolete plastic screens have found a new purpose as emergency kit bags for children. The Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, a division of the Ministry of Employment, Labor, and Welfare, revealed on Tuesday that it repurposed plastic screens originally used [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Media Art Week (SMAW) 2023 invites you to experience a special Christmas-themed media show at the World Trade Center Seoul in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu. The event will run from December 19 through Christmas and is organized by the Korean Free Advertising Zone committee, with hosting support from WTC [...]
SEJONG, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent statistical analysis has revealed that three out of every 10 newlywed couples who have married for the first time are double-income, no kids households (‘DINK’), outnumbering other types of couples. According to the ’2022 Newlywed Couples Statistics’ released by Statistics Korea on December 18, out of the 815,357 [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has announced a strategic partnership with global automotive glass company Saint-Gobain Sekurit to introduce a cutting-edge transparent antenna for motor vehicles, a move signaling significant advancements in automotive communication technology. This innovative product will be showcased to automotive clients at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las [...]