GEOCHANG, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The ‘Stairway to Heaven’ has recently become a prominent feature at Geochang Changpowon, a renowned destination for flower enthusiasts. This well-maintained ecological garden has garnered attention and is poised to join the ranks of Suncheon Bay National Garden and Taehwa River National Garden as the third national garden. Geochang [...]
SEOUL, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of households that moved from urban areas to farming and fishing villages logged a marked decrease in 2022 following two years of on-year growth amid the COVID-19 pandemic, data showed Thursday. The number of households moving to farming villages came to 318,769 in 2022, down 12.3 percent [...]
SEOUL, June 22 (Korea Bizwire) — In-flight disturbances and other illegal acts on board have risen significantly this year as more people have gone on overseas trips since the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, government data showed Thursday. According to the data from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, 159 such cases were reported between [...]
SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) —The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) announced the 2023 UWC (Unmanned System World Congress) at COEX in Seoul from June 21-23. The expo will showcase land, sea, and air unmanned aerial vehicles, including AI-based combat systems. The Army will unveil a formidable array of AI-infused manned and unmanned [...]
GIMHAE, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) —Doyo Village, situated in the northernmost part of Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do, derives its name from the abundant presence of doyo birds that used to visit and inhabit the area alongside the river. Nestled between Mount Mucheok and the Nakdong River, this riverside village exudes natural beauty and tranquility. Renowned as [...]
SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Vespa introduces GTS on Wednesday, its flagship scooter model, in Korea. The GTS range includes the Classic, Supersport, and Super Tech models. Featuring a blend of traditional design and advanced technology, the GTS offers improved stability and braking performance. With two engine options, including a 125-cid I-GET and 300 [...]
SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Convenience store chain GS25 is revolutionizing the industry with the launch of Ereon, an AI self-driving serving robot. This marks the first sale of its kind in convenience stores, with Ereon becoming available at over 9,000 GS25 stores in Seoul this month. Equipped with advanced vibration control and AI [...]
SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has partnered with healthtech startup Wellnesys to bring an interactive yoga experience to smart TVs. Using YogiFi, a smart yoga mat developed by Wellness, in conjunction with Samsung Smart TVs, users can practice yoga at home and receive real-time posture correction. YogiFi’s sensors and AI technology transmit [...]
SEOUL, June 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. is showcasing a series of artworks created by recycling props from refrigerator advertisements. The tech giant said Tuesday it has collaborated with upcycling artists Lee Kyu-han and Kim Eun-ha to transform props like film sets and costumes, originally used to convey the energy-saving philosophy of Bespoke [...]
SEOUL, June 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of double-income households in South Korea moved up in 2022 from a year earlier, data showed, amid the eased COVID-19 restrictions. Double-income households came to 5.84 million in October 2022, up 20,000 from a year earlier, according to the data from Statistics Korea. They made up 46.1 [...]