POHANG, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — This morning, a pair of hoopoe birds were spotted feeding their young in an old-growth tree in the coastal village of Hwanyeo-dong, Pohang in Gyeongsangbuk-do. In Korea, the hoopoe is known as “houtouti” and is considered a rare and auspicious bird that brings good luck and wisdom. It’s easy to [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Company announced today its impressive double podium finish at the opening round of the 2023 TCR World Tour, which is considered the world’s premier touring car competition. The Elantra N TCR (also known domestically as the Avante N TCR) achieved a double podium finish during the first [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Online sales of travel and transportation services more than doubled on-year in the first quarter of 2023 on eased COVID-19 restrictions, data showed Monday. The value of online transactions of travel and transportation services amounted to 5.51 trillion won (US$4.11 billion) during the January-March period, compared with 2.6 trillion [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Foreign worker organizations, including the Migrant Trade Union and the Migrant Workers’ Equality Alliance, protested in Seoul on April 30, one day before Labor Day, to demand better working conditions. They chanted “guarantee freedom of movement at workplaces” and staged a chain performance to attract attention. They called for [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Driven by the impact of the pandemic, which has reduced the number of people dining out, meal kit products remain popular, highlighting the increasing preference for convenience in preparing meals among consumers. According to a survey conducted by pollster Embrain Trend Monitor of 1,000 people aged 19-59 who prepare [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung has unveiled three new PCs on May 1, featuring the latest Intel 13th Gen Core processors. Among them is the Galaxy Book 3, which boasts a slim metal design akin to the Galaxy Book 3 Pro. Measuring only 15.4mm thick and weighing a mere 1.57kg, the device is [...]
SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) — In a display of community engagement, the Seoul Autonomous Police Committee held the highly anticipated “2023 Seoul Dog Patrol Team Launching Ceremony” on Sunday. With an impressive 700 teams in attendance, this innovative program combines the daily walks of dogs with crime prevention activities to spot and report crimes [...]
SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study has found that suicide-related counseling provided by youth counseling centers in South Korea has increased by 77 percent over the past five years. This increase comes amid a spate of teen suicides in Gangnam, Seoul. Last year alone, the number of suicide counseling sessions increased by [...]
SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Louis Vuitton held its first-ever Pre-fall fashion show on Seoul’s Jamsu Bridge on Saturday, which was transformed into a runway. The event was livestreamed globally and projected on large LED screens around Seoul. The show was a cultural event for overseas tourists and Seoulites to enjoy together in [...]
SEOUL, April 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea recorded the biggest fall in exports to China among major exporters to the country in the first quarter, China’s trade data showed Sunday. Exports to China plunged 28 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier due mainly to a sharp decline in semiconductor shipments, the [...]