SEOUL, June 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Retail sales in South Korea rose 5.7 percent on-year in May as consumers celebrated holidays amid the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, the industry ministry said Wednesday. The combined sales of 25 major offline and online retailers came to 15 trillion won (US$11.5 billion) last month, compared with 14.1 trillion [...]
SEOUL, June 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s online gaming giant Nexon Co. said Tuesday it will showcase “KartRider,” a game that ceased its domestic service in March, as part of its game archive exhibition project. The Nexon Computer Museum, located on the southern resort island of Jeju, has been displaying seven discontinued and unreleased [...]
WASHINGTON, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A majority of South Koreans hold a positive view of the United States and President Joe Biden while more than seven out of every 10 South Koreans also believe the U.S. contributes to global peace and stability, a poll showed Tuesday. In a 23-nation survey conducted by the Pew [...]
SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The Dondeokjeon Hall in Deoksu Palace, which underwent reconstruction and is scheduled to open in September, was previewed on Monday by diplomats and influencers from 12 countries that once had diplomatic relations with the Korean Empire (1897~1910). Dondeokjeon, a Western-style guesthouse, was originally constructed in the imperial palace between [...]
SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics is launching “The Freestyle EV9 Edition,” a portable screen, to celebrate the launch of Kia’s flagship SUV, the EV9. The Freestyle EV9 Edition resembles the iconic ocean matte blue grille of the EV9. It can be charged directly from the EV9 for a unique viewing experience anywhere. [...]
BUSAN, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Blood reserves have sharply declined across the country due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, which is a cause for concern among local medical institutions. Against this backdrop, the Dongnae District Office in the southeastern port city of Busan initiated Blood Donation Day to encourage local residents to donate blood. [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics introduces the LG XBoom today, a portable speaker perfect for group gatherings and outdoor events. It delivers powerful sound, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The built-in battery provides an impressive 20 hours of continuous playback at 50% volume, while the top handle and [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The GV70 electrified sport utility vehicle (SUV) from Genesis, Hyundai Motor’s luxury brand, has received the highest score in a comparison conducted by Autobild, one of the top three automotive magazines in Germany. In the recent comparison that involved three vehicles—the eGV70 model, Audi Q8 e-tron, and Mercedes-Benz EQE [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Quantum Korea 2023, the largest international event on quantum technology in Korea, took place at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP). Companies and research institutes exhibited their quantum advancements, including IonQ’s ion-trap quantum computer, the IonQ Forte. IBM unveiled a 433-qubit superconducting chip and introduced a quantum ecosystem project. Major [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — To celebrate the launch of the EV9, Kia collaborated with Starbucks to introduce a range of merchandise that reflects the EV9′s direction. The eco-friendly products include a Boston bag, pouch, reusable cup, cup sleeve, and EV9 model straw. The design features the EV9′s illuminated grille and exterior colors. These [...]