SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean garden in Britain is gaining attention and receiving praise from King Charles III at one of the world’s most prestigious horticultural events. Korean garden designer Hwang Ji-hae on Monday (local time) unveiled a garden, “A Letter from a Million Years Past,” at the Chelsea Flower Show [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it will introduce taxis equipped with dedicated car seats for toddlers aged under 24 months. These taxis will be in the form of vans and will be equipped with a KC safety-certified car seat, as well as an anti-germ air purifier, hand sanitizer, [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of babies born in South Korea fell to a fresh low in March, data showed Wednesday, exacerbating the dire population crisis of Asia’s No. 4 economy. Only 21,138 babies were born in March this year, down 8.1 percent from a year earlier, according to the data from [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Lotte Department Store said Monda it will open a pop-up store showcasing a variety of merchandise from the National Museum of Korea. The pop-up store will be located in one of the basement levels of the department store’s Myeongdong branch. It will offer approximately 200 different kinds of merchandise [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — On Tuesday, Shinsegae Foods announced the launch of their new product, the Lotus Sweet Red Bean Bread, which is made entirely from plant-based ingredients, excluding milk, eggs, or butter. This launch coincides with the celebration of Buddha’s birthday. Developed in collaboration with temple food experts, this delightful bread is [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s state pension operator saw its returns fall to a record low level in 2022, data showed Tuesday, due to the instability in the global financial market amid monetary tightening moves. The National Pension Service (NPS) logged negative returns of 8.28 percent in 2022, marking the lowest level [...]
GIMHAE, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The city government of Gimhae in South Gyeongsang Province said Monday it will host a five-day walking challenge starting from Wednesday to celebrate World No Tobacco Day. To commemorate World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the walking target has been set at 53,100 steps. Gimhae citizens can participate [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Hotels in Seoul’s downtown shopping mecca of Myeongdong are experiencing a surge in occupancy rates as tourists from Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe and other regions flock to this famous tourist destination. In April, Nine Tree Hotel Myeongdong and Nine Tree Premier Hotel Myeongdong II, both managed by Parnas Hotel, [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The exotic flavor and exclusivity of traditional Korean liquor have played a crucial role in attracting younger individuals, commonly referred to as Generation MZ. According to industry sources, the sales of traditional liquor at South Korean discount store Lotte Mart Co. experienced a 15 percent increase between January and [...]
SEOUL, May 21 (Korea Bizwire) —HSI(Humane Society International) Korea, an animal protection organization, is organizing a captivating photo exhibition called “Beyond Prejudice” at the Metro Art Museum in Seoul from May 28 to June 1. The exhibition will showcase the transformation and bright smiles of 17 dogs rescued by HSI Korea from dog farms. French [...]