SEJONG, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – In an unprecedented demographic shift, South Korea is expected to witness a significant influx of foreign nationals over the next five decades. According to recent analysis, up to 96,000 foreigners are projected to enter the country annually. This trend aligns with what some demographers are calling the ‘worst-case fertility scenario.’ [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – A YouTube advertisement featuring the heartwarming tale of an excavator turned beloved pet has taken the online world by storm. Titled “My Ground Puppy Daebali,” the video ad was released by the construction equipment brand Develon, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai Infracore, in September. The video, a captivating human faux [...]
BUSAN, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – In the port city of Busan, a new magazine that translates roughly to “Neighborhood Bathhouse” in English is capturing the essence and cultural significance of local bathhouses, a fading yet cherished community staple. This publication is a project of the urban branding company Site Branding’s in-house team, “Smooth Bath Research [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The city of Seoul has unveiled plans for the “Han River Winter Festa,” a comprehensive winter festival taking place along the Han River from December 22 to February 12. The festivities kick off with the “Romantic Han River Christmas Market” at Ttukseom Han River Park from December 22 to 31. [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has unveiled its latest innovation in the form of smart monitors designed to offer a versatile and seamless user experience, covering a range of activities from streaming online video services (OTT) to facilitating home office tasks without the need for a PC connection. Introducing the LG MyView [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea was gripped by a cold wave and heavy snow Saturday, with lower temperatures and more snow expected over the weekend, the state weather agency said. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued heavy snow warnings for the country’s central and western areas. As of 10 a.m., the interior [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) –The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of South Korea announced that photos of actress Suzy wearing traditional Korean attire, hanbok, will be featured on the electronic billboards at Times Square in New York on Christmas Eve. The images will be displayed from 6 a.m. on December 24 to 2 [...]
BUSAN, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s top winter festival, where ‘human polar bears’ brave the frigid seas, is returning, with the 36th Haeundae Polar Bear Festival set to take place from January 14 to 16 at Haeundae Beach in Busan. The festival, originally launched in 1988 to commemorate the Seoul Olympics, has been recognized [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – A new era of communication has dawned with the introduction of real-time translation services during phone calls, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology on smartphones. SK Telecom announced on December 14 the launch of ‘A.Dot Interpretation Call,’ a service that offers real-time translation during iPhone calls. Users can select the [...]
BUSAN, Dec. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent study conducted by the National Assembly Futures Institute, Busan has been identified as the leading city among South Korea’s seven major metropolitan areas in terms of youth job satisfaction. The city of Busan announced on the December 13 that the report, published on December 4, titled ‘Life [...]