SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s customs agency said Thursday it has captured a record amount of drugs over the January-April period, with smuggling attempts falling in number while rising in average volume. The amount of drugs seized at borders reached 213 kilograms over the first four months of 2023, up 32 percent [...]
SEOUL, May 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Shinsegae DF Inc., the duty-free arm of South Korean retail giant Shinsegae, said Wednesday it will showcase a series of digital content featuring the country’s cultural heritage in collaboration with the National Museum of Korea. The content, which was produced by the museum, consists of six videos that will be [...]
SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) —Yogiyo made an announcement on Wednesday about the introduction of YogiPassX, which is the first subscription service in the industry that offers unlimited delivery services for a fixed fee. This move comes as consumers are increasingly reducing their usage of delivery apps due to the rising costs associated with deliveries. [...]
INCHEON, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) — An international drone sports event took place on Wednesday in Songdo International City, Korea. The event, part of the ’2023 Korea Drone and UAM Expo,’ featured various competitions, including the ’1st National Drone Football Competition,’ ‘World Drone Football Competition,’ and ‘Drone Racing World Cup.’ Korea has established itself as [...]
SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Shinsegae Food Inc., a food manufacturing arm of South Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae, announced on Tuesday the launch of the Better Burger. The burger is made with plant-based ingredients and is available through Shinsegae Food’s fast food hamburger chain, No Brand Burger. To create the burger, the company developed [...]
SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) — MINI, the premium small car brand of the BMW Group, has launched its latest electric vehicle model, the 2024 MINI Electric, in Korea. The car is available for sale through MINI Korea’s online sales channel, the MINI Shop website from May 17. Equipped with advanced features like active cruise [...]
SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it had replaced one of the 23 cremation furnaces at the Seoul Crematorium in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, with an environmentally friendly alternative. The new cremation furnace incorporates internet-of-things (IoT) technology, which adjusts gas, air, and pressure levels to ensure optimal combustion throughout the [...]
SEOUL, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The ’2023 Haeundae Sand Festival’ in Busan is making a comeback after a four-year break. The festival will feature the works of overseas artists who were unable to attend in previous years due to the pandemic. The theme of the festival is ‘Expo Sand Sea Toward the 2030 Future,’ [...]
SEOUL, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO) has announced its plans to release a second commemorative medal to celebrate the 10th anniversary of BTS’s debut this year. Last December, the Mint unveiled the first commemorative medal, adorned with the BTS logo and the number 10. It proved to be [...]
SEOUL, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it will launch a marine sports tryout program every weekend from June 3-Sept. 3. The program will offer tryouts for sailboats, stand-up paddle boats, and kayaks. Additionally, the city government will introduce the Black Cat Yacht program, which entails a scenic cruise along [...]