SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Cigarette smoking is exacting a grim toll on both lives and finances in South Korea. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), nearly 60,000 lives are claimed annually, and the economic cost stands at a staggering 12 trillion won. To combat this societal burden, experts from various [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that middle-aged individuals in South Korea aspire to continue their economic activity until the age of 69, on average. However, their average retirement age is actually around 50. According to the findings from the 2023 survey on older adults’ job-seeking activities, released by the Tomorrow [...]
MUJU, Nov. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Muju County in North Jeolla Province announced on Monday that “Anseong Nakhwa Nori,” a traditional fireworks spectacle, has been selected as one of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism’s “Top 100 Local Cultural Attractions” (Local 100). Local 100 attractions are designated through the analysis of big data by local [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The contemporary dance performance ‘Zzz’ welcomes audience members who may fall asleep or snore during the show. Choreographed by Hwang Soo-hyun, the dance performance will take place at QUAD, a public theater operated by the Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, from October 31 to November 22. ‘Zzz’ is a [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A special event featuring a variety of performances including K-pop concerts and media art exhibitions will be held in the U.K. to celebrate and promote the beauty and vibrancy of Korea’s cultural heritage. The Korea Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) announced on Monday that as part of the ‘Visit Korean Heritage [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – The percentage of high-risk drinkers, who consume a significant amount of liquor more than twice a week, has decreased among men but increased among women. High-risk drinking is now particularly prevalent among men in their 50s and women in their 30s. On Monday, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency [...]
SEJONG, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – Roughly 8 out of every 10 individuals in the top 1 percent of income earners are concentrated in metropolitan areas. This highlights a pronounced concentration of high-quality employment opportunities in urban regions, leading to concerns regarding regional disparities. Data from the National Tax Service, presented to the National Assembly and [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of foreign visitors to South Korea stayed above 1 million for the third consecutive month in September, data showed Monday. Last month, around 1.1 million foreign nationals came to Korea, up 225.2 percent from a year ago, according to the data by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). [...]
BUSAN, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – “Unlike in the past, the number of awe-inspiring artworks that overwhelm viewers has declined. However, the themes presented at this festival seem to effortlessly resonate with the audience’s hearts.” “This year’s artworks blend seamlessly with the charming Ilgwang Beach.” These reviews were provided by visitors to the 2023 Sea Art [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A survey has revealed that workers tend to perceive working from home as less efficient as they advance in rank within a company. However, those in high-ranking positions who have experience with remote work expressed a higher level of satisfaction with it. On Sunday, the civic organization Jikjang Gapjil 119 [...]