SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Kangwon Land, the only casino in South Korea where domestic citizens can legally gamble, has launched a groundbreaking responsible gaming program aimed at promoting healthier gambling habits among its patrons. The casino operator announced on March 5 that it has fully implemented its K-GREEN system, which had been in trial [...]
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of South Koreans who said they felt anxiety and feelings of depression increased last year, while perceptions of happiness differed by income group, a survey result showed Thursday. The respondents who said they felt anxiety recorded 4.1 out of 10 points last year, compared with 3.4 points [...]
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — In an effort to prevent lonely deaths among socially isolated individuals, South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has introduced a comprehensive manual for nationwide “Neighbor Connection Teams,” the ministry announced on March 5. The initiative, officially named through a public contest last December, establishes networks of local residents who [...]
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean mobile phone users consider data services to be worth more than twice the value of traditional voice calls and text messages combined, according to a comprehensive survey released on March 5. The study also revealed that most users find smartphone purchase costs more burdensome than monthly service fees. [...]
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Dancers emerge from behind the stage, moving in sync with the music. As their dynamic ensemble performance unfolds, they gradually make their way to the front of the stage. Suddenly, they pause, gazing into the audience. Then, each dancer finds a partner — not among themselves, but from the spectators. [...]
SEOUL, March 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Genesis has introduced the G90 Long Wheelbase Black, an exclusive new trim for its flagship sedan, highlighting a bold and sophisticated aesthetic. The automaker announced on Wednesday that sales of the model, along with the updated 2025 G90 lineup, will commence immediately. The G90 Long Wheelbase Black features an all-black [...]
SEOUL, March 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent global survey has revealed that four out of 10 South Koreans have difficulty maintaining quality sleep at least three times a week, with stress identified as the leading cause of sleep deprivation. ResMed, a global sleep solutions provider, released the findings of its fifth annual Global Sleep Health [...]
SEOUL/BUSAN, March 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The USS Carl Vinson’s arrival in South Korea this week underscores the deepening alliance between Washington and Seoul, a U.S. admiral stated Monday, a day after the aircraft carrier docked in the southeastern city of Busan. At a press conference aboard the USS Carl Vinson, Rear Adm. Michael Wosje, [...]
SEOUL, March 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Once a haven for budget-conscious shoppers and vintage fashion enthusiasts, South Korea’s secondhand clothing markets are now feeling the strain of high inflation and shifting consumer habits. Vendors at Dongmyo Flea Market, one of Seoul’s most famous thrift-shopping destinations, report a sharp drop in sales, with some saying business [...]
SEOUL, March 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly one in three newly minted Ph.D. holders in South Korea last year remained unemployed, a record-high figure that underscores a tightening job market even for the country’s most highly educated individuals. According to data from Statistics Korea, only 70.4% of Ph.D. recipients who graduated in 2024 had secured employment [...]