SEOUL, May 29, 2005 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid persistent economic challenges and a robust public transportation network, an increasing number of young South Koreans are putting off getting their driver’s licenses — or skipping the process altogether. According to data released by the National Police Agency, the number of newly issued licenses to teenagers and [...]
SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The average cost of a wedding in South Korea has reached ₩21.01 million (approximately $15,400), with costs in Seoul’s affluent Gangnam district soaring to nearly three times that of the most affordable regions, according to a newly released nationwide survey by the Korea Consumer Agency. The agency’s first comprehensive [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Karina of K-pop girl group aespa was in a political controversy over a social media post featuring her in a jacket with a big, bold red number “two” on the front. The artist quickly deleted the photo after it sparked debate Tuesday over whether it was intended to signal [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s energy giant SK Innovation Co. said Wednesday that its President Choo Hyeong-wook has been appointed the new chief executive officer (CEO) as part of a leadership reshuffle. Choo, 51, will succeed Park Sang-kyu, who has offered to resign from the post citing personal reasons, according to SK [...]
CHUNCHEON, South Korea, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The 24th UNIMA Congress and Chuncheon Puppet Festival, now underway in the city of Chuncheon, has emerged as a moving celebration of cross-cultural artistry, personal reunions, and the enduring power of community. At the heart of the festival is Italian master puppet maker Jimmy Davis, a 19-year veteran [...]
SEOUL, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s youth population is shrinking at a rapid pace due to declining birth rates, even as the number of students from multicultural backgrounds continues to rise, according to the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family’s annual Youth Statistics 2025 report released Tuesday. As of this year, the youth population [...]
MANILA, Philippines, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A combination of the Korean Wave and expanded local sales networks has driven sales growth at Hitejnro Philippines Inc. in recent years, the company said at a recent media event. Hitejinro Co., South Korea’s leading beverage company, established its Philippine subsidiary in July 2019 to strengthen its presence [...]
SEOUL, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Jin of K-pop superstars BTS has topped Spotify’s global chart with his latest song, “Don’t Say You Love Me,” BigHit Music said Tuesday. The song rose to the top spot of the Spotify Daily Top Songs Global chart for May 25. It had previously debuted at No. 9 on [...]
ULSAN, South Korea, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A pair of prehistoric rock art sites in Ulsan, revered for capturing scenes of early Korean life, are set to join UNESCO’s World Heritage list following a key recommendation from the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS). ICOMOS, the official advisory body to the UNESCO World Heritage [...]
SEOUL, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop girl group BLACKPINK has added 13 more performances to its upcoming world tour, “Deadline,” the group’s agency YG Entertainment said Tuesday. The four-member act will begin the tour in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, on July 5-6. The 13 newly added performances will take place in six cities, [...]