SEOUL, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Drivers aged 65 and older exhibit significantly slower reaction times in unexpected road situations compared to younger drivers, raising fresh concerns about senior road safety, according to a new study released Thursday by the Korea Consumer Agency. The study, which involved a simulated urban driving test of 34 drivers [...]
SEOUL, April 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Most Seoul residents now view 70 as the threshold of old age, and nearly 9 in 10 support extending the retirement age, according to the latest annual “Seoul Survey” released by the city government on Wednesday. The 2024 edition of the wide-ranging study, which polled 5,000 citizens, found that [...]
SEOUL, April 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Global demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries rose sharply in the first two months of 2025, driven largely by the continued expansion of China’s battery giants, even as the broader EV market faces a temporary slowdown, often referred to as the “EV chasm.” South Korea’s major battery manufacturers, however, [...]
SEOUL, April 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The National Folk Museum of Korea is set to undergo a significant transformation as it prepares to introduce a new exhibition space dedicated to global folk cultures and traditions. The museum unveiled its plans on Tuesday during a “News Brunch with the Director” event, outlining a roadmap to reposition [...]
SHINAN, South Korea, April 8 (Korea Bizwire) — The tranquil island of Jaeundo, off the coast of Shinan County in South Jeolla Province, will host the 3rd Piano Island Festival from April 26 to 27, drawing international attention with a high-profile lineup of Italian and Korean artists. This year’s theme, “Piano Island Jaeundo Meets the Homeland [...]
SEOUL, April 8 (Korea Bizwire) — KT Corp. announced Tuesday the launch of a limited-edition Galaxy S25 Crocs Toy Story Edition in collaboration with Crocs Korea and Walt Disney Company Korea, commemorating the 30th anniversary of Toy Story. Only 500 units will be available exclusively through KT’s official online store, KT.com. The special edition bundle includes [...]
SEOUL, April 8 (Korea Bizwire) — SK Telecom announced Tuesday the launch of a first-of-its-kind AI-powered anomaly detection service designed to combat voice phishing by integrating telecommunications and financial data. The new service has already been applied to both IBK Industrial Bank of Korea and SKT’s own AI assistant platform, A. (A dot). The system, powered [...]
SEOUL, April 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics has unveiled a major update to its Galaxy S25 series, integrating real-time visual artificial intelligence powered by multimodal capabilities. The new feature allows users to interact with AI by showing, rather than telling — a leap forward in intuitive mobile assistance. According to an announcement from Samsung’s newsroom [...]
SEOUL, April 8 (Korea Bizwire) — As generative AI tools like ChatGPT become increasingly common in job applications, hiring professionals are struggling to assess the true capabilities of candidates, raising new questions about fairness, authenticity, and the future of recruitment. A recent survey by U.S.-based career platform ResumeGenius, which polled 1,000 hiring managers, reveals that [...]
SEOUL, April 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A wave of tuition increases at South Korean private universities this semester has emerged as a key driver of inflation, with fears mounting that more institutions—particularly public ones—may follow suit in 2026, deepening financial strain on students and households. According to government data, tuition hikes at nearly 70% of [...]