JEJU, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A comprehensive initiative is underway to systematically protect an ancient king cherry tree located in Bongae-dong, Jeju City, boasting an impressive age of over 270 years, and thought to be the oldest tree of its kind. Scientifically classified as Prunus yedoensis Matsum, this cherry tree is a natural hybrid, distinct [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – In the past year, high school seniors who received private education on career and college consulting spent an average of over 1 million won on an annual basis, while those who sought tutoring for essay writing spent around 4 million won, according to recent data. According to the “2022 Private [...]
SOKCHO, Nov. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Embarking on the creation of a resort-style city where individuals can work and enjoy vacations simultaneously, the east coast city of Sokcho has declared itself the ‘Global Workation Capital.’ Workation, a portmanteau of work and vacation, signifies a new trend where work and relaxation coexist in typical vacation destinations like [...]
SEJONG & YEONGJONGDO in INCHEON, Nov. 27(Korea Bizwire) –Rod, a Labrador retriever, embarked on a remarkable journey as a drug detection dog at the age of three, ultimately retiring after three years of dedicated service. His post-retirement life has sparked renewed interest in the role of drug detection dogs within Korea. Born in May 2017, [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Which age group of Korean drivers exhibits the best driving skills? Based on a recent survey conducted by T-Map Mobility, it was determined that men in their mid-40s to early 50s and women in their 60s stand out as the most proficient drivers. T-Map Mobility conducted an analysis of the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis has revealed that individuals with a more change-oriented mindset are more likely to believe that education has a high impact on economic wealth and social status. On Sunday, a research team from the Korean Educational Development Institute (KEDI), led by senior researcher Kwon Soon-hyung, unveiled the results [...]
NEW DELHI & SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – A three-day Korean film festival is set to unfold in the Indian capital, New Delhi, commencing this Tuesday, as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and India this year. The Korean Cultural Center India (KCCI) has announced that the [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As the highly anticipated Black Friday, North America’s largest consumer electronics holiday, approaches, U.S. consumer publications have singled out domestic organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TVs, particularly highlighting the 2023 LG OLED Evo, as the premier choice in the realm of large-screen TVs. Consumer Reports recently unveiled its list of [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Major South Korean corporations, including Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Hyundai Motor, Lotte and SK Group, are making a concerted effort to bolster Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. In Paris, Samsung Electronics strategically placed supportive messages for the expo bid on billboards across key locations such [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The proportion of females in executive positions at the top 100 companies in South Korea reached the 6 percent mark for the first time ever this year, data showed Thursday. According to data of top 100 companies in terms of sales compiled by global headhunter UnicoSearch Inc., 439, or [...]