New climate projections highlight urgent need for emissions reduction under President Lee’s administration as global temperatures rise under Trump-era climate diplomacy gap SEOUL, August 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea could face a dramatic surge in extreme heat events unless global carbon emissions are curbed, with so-called “compound extreme heat days” projected to increase up [...]
SEOUL, August 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Grand Park has introduced a series of special summer meals to help its animals stay cool and healthy during the sweltering heat, the zoo announced on Friday. To combat heat-induced stress and potential immune decline, the park is providing 920 kilograms of protein-rich meats, hydrating fruits, and nutrient-packed [...]
SEOUL, August 1 (Korea Bizwire) – For the first time since its opening, Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is launching a summer edition of its signature media art festival. Titled Seoul Light DDP 2025 Summer, the event runs from July 31 through August 10 and transforms the historic site into an immersive playground of light, design, [...]
SEOUL, August 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Once regarded as a beloved and affordable comfort food, samgyeopsal—Korean pork belly—has reignited public debate, with customers increasingly voicing frustration over high prices and excessive fat content in their orders. The latest controversy erupted when a YouTuber named “Kkujun” posted a video from a restaurant in Ulleungdo, claiming that [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — AhnLab, a leading South Korean cybersecurity firm, reported Wednesday that phishing scams disguised as digital wedding invitations were the most common form of SMS-based cyberattacks in the second quarter of 2025. According to AhnLab’s “Q2 2025 Phishing SMS Trend Report,” such scams accounted for 28.10% of all phishing messages, [...]
SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s top 92 conglomerates now operate more than 6,360 overseas affiliates across 131 countries, with the United States accounting for the largest share at over 26%, according to a new report from the Korea CXO Institute released on Thursday. The number of foreign subsidiaries grew by nearly 200 [...]
SEOUL, July 31 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korean consumers grapple with rising food prices, ultra-low-cost products priced under 1,000 won are gaining popularity—prompting convenience stores to expand their “super-value” offerings. On July 30, 7-Eleven announced the launch of two canned coffee products, “Seven Select Black Coffee” and “Seven Select Café Latte,” each priced at [...]
SEOUL, July 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s credit card spending rose sharply in the second quarter of 2025, buoyed by recovering consumer sentiment and optimism over potential economic stimulus measures in the second half of the year. According to data released Wednesday by the Credit Finance Association, total card-approved transactions reached 313 trillion won [...]
SEOUL, July 30 (Korea Bizwire) — August has emerged as the deadliest month for drowsy driving-related fatalities in South Korea, with the summer vacation season and long-distance travel contributing to a sharp rise in accidents, according to data released Wednesday by the National Police Agency. Between 2020 and 2024, a total of 9,559 drowsy driving [...]
SEOUL, July 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans are living longer than most of their global peers, but the country continues to grapple with the highest suicide rate among OECD nations, underscoring a stark contrast between physical longevity and mental well-being. According to the OECD Health Statistics 2025 report released Wednesday by South Korea’s Ministry [...]