SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Adolescents who use smartphones for more than four hours a day are at a higher risk of experiencing health-related issues such as stress, suicidal thoughts, and substance use compared to those who use them less, according to a study conducted by a team of researchers led by professor Moon Jin-hwa [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – A study by professor Chung Kyongmee and her team at Yonsei University’s Psychology Department published in the recent issue of the Korean Journal of Psychology reveals a scarcity of knowledge about digital therapeutics, often referred to as digital treatment devices. However, positive perceptions have been identified. To examine the current [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest automaker, said Wednesday it has released a face-lifted version of its Tucson SUV. The front features a redesigned grille with angular shapes, and its rear bumper molding and skid plate have been expanded horizontally, Hyundai said in a statement. Inside, the face-lifted model [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – A unique convenience store offering a diverse selection of over 200 ramen varieties has made its debut. Convenience store chain CU launched the industry’s inaugural ‘K-Ramen Specialty Convenience Store’ in Hongdae, Mapo-gu, Seoul, centering its theme around ramen—a product category that has been a driving force behind recent convenience store [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Tuesday the installation of complimentary Arisu vending machines at Seoul Station Plaza in Jung-gu, Seoul, a support center for the homeless. The term “Arisu” originates from an old Korean word denoting the Han River and the Yalu River, now serving as the brand [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – On December 1, the Seoul Metropolitan Government officially launched TABA, a dedicated taxi-hailing application tailored for foreign tourists. The initiative stems from the city’s ongoing support for the collaboration between Globaleur, a travel-focused startup, and a private company, to create a user-friendly taxi-hailing service for international visitors. Conventional taxi-hailing services [...]
SEOUL, Dec 5 (Korea Bizwire) – A press conference was convened at Seoul Station Plaza on the afternoon of December 4 to announce the 2023 Homeless Memorial Action, organized by the 2023 Homeless Memorial Action Coordinating Committee. The participants of this initiative are committed to engaging in activities aimed at bolstering the human rights and [...]
SEOUL, Dec 5 (Korea Bizwire) –To make it easier for tourists in Seoul, the subway system has set up a “foreign language simultaneous conversation system” using fancy tech like artificial intelligence. They started testing it on Line 4 at Myeongdong Station on December 4. At first, they put the system in the customer safety room [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – As “godoksa,” or solitary death, becomes a pressing social concern, a recent survey unveils that the average South Korean believes there is a 32 percent chance of facing such a fate. Godoksa refers to an isolated demise, where an individual passes away alone, disconnected from family, relatives, and others, with [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — About half of big firms in South Korea remain undecided on their investment plans for next year, according to a survey released Monday, an indication of how many companies are going through economic uncertainties. In the survey conducted by polling agency Mono Research on the leading 500 companies in [...]