SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The overall happiness of children in South Korea has improved steadily over the past decade, but significant disparities remain based on household income and family structure, according to a government-backed study released on Sunday. The Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs (KIHASA) published findings showing that the average [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — A new study from the Korea Education and Research Information Service (KERIS) reveals that elementary and middle school students in South Korea show varying levels of interest in AI-assisted learning based on region, class size, and school level — findings that could shape the future rollout of AI-enhanced digital textbooks. [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) – KickFlip, a new boy group from JYP Entertainment, expressed strong confidence in its upcoming album Monday, which it says radiates the rebellious energy of schoolboys. “We wanted to make an album that leaves KickFlip’s mark, like stamping it down,” member Donghyeon said during a media showcase in Seoul for [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwwire) — A set of prehistoric petroglyphs located in southeastern South Korea is likely to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, people familiar with the matter said Monday. The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), an advisory body to UNESCO, has recommended the inclusion of the Petroglyphs along [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is the only major OECD economy where the proportion of youth not in education, employment, or training (NEET) has increased over the past decade, according to a new government-backed study. The country’s NEET rate remains significantly above the OECD average, raising fresh concerns about barriers to labor market [...]
PARIS, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Renowned Korean soprano Sumi Jo received France’s Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters on Monday in recognition of her contributions to French arts and culture. The 62-year-old soprano was awarded the highest rank of the three-tier honor from the French Ministry of Culture during an award ceremony [...]
YEONGJONGDO, South Korea, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Volkswagen has officially launched its full-size Atlas SUV in the South Korean market for the first time, signaling a renewed push to bolster its position amid declining sales. At a media event held on May 26 at Studio Paradise in Yeongjongdo, Volkswagen Korea introduced the new Atlas, [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The city of Seoul officially opened the 2025 Seoul International Garden Expo on Thursday with a grand ceremony at Boramae Park, launching what organizers say is the largest edition in the event’s history. Spanning 120,000 pyeong (approximately 400,000 square meters) and running for an unprecedented 152 days, the expo showcases 111 [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Heo Ga-young’s “First Summer” has won First Prize in the La Cinef section of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Friday. Heo is the first Korean director to receive the top honor in the section, which is dedicated to showcasing exceptional short and mid-length [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics Co. released the Galaxy S25 Edge, its thinnest smartphone to date, in South Korea on Friday, featuring a sleek 5.8-millimeter profile and a lightweight design at just 163 grams. Despite its slim form factor, the S25 Edge boasts high-end camera capabilities on par with the flagship Galaxy [...]