SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Roborock, the Chinese home appliance manufacturer, unveiled its latest flagship robot vacuum cleaners, the S9 MaxV Ultra and S9 MaxV Slim, at its 2025 launch event held on February 20 at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas. The company said the new models feature comprehensive improvements in cleaning capabilities, navigation systems, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics announced the launch of its 2025 Bespoke AI Dishwasher on February 21, featuring advanced artificial intelligence capabilities designed to optimize efficiency and convenience. The new lineup includes two premium models under the ‘Infinite Line’ series and 11 models within the customizable Bespoke range, offering a variety of options [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics announced on February 20 that it has rebranded its ultra-premium built-in kitchen appliance line, ‘Signature Kitchen Suite’ (SKS), as part of a strategic effort to expand its presence in the global luxury appliance market. Launched in 2016, the Signature Kitchen Suite brand marks its 10th anniversary this year, [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Uber has introduced its corporate mobility service, Uber for Business (U4B), in South Korea, aiming to enhance business travel efficiency with seamless expense management and ride-hailing solutions. At the ‘Uber Taxi Connect Day’ event in Seoul on February 20, Uber outlined its business strategy for the year, including the launch [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Cheil Worldwide has unveiled an innovative adoption campaign in collaboration with YouTube channel ‘King of Positivity, Kim Ttangkong,’ introducing ‘Dogppelgänger’—a service that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to match individuals with their lookalike rescue dogs. The name ‘Dogppelgänger’ is a fusion of ‘dog’ and ‘doppelgänger,’ reflecting the campaign’s AI-driven approach [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the most desired product in the new subscription application product category among consumers in their 20s and 30s, a poll showed Wednesday. According to the survey conducted recently on 1,000 adults by market research firm Macromill Embrain, 94.8 percent of respondents said [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Company announced on Tuesday the launch of the ‘2025 The New Mighty,’ an upgraded version of its mid-size commercial truck, featuring enhanced cargo capacity and additional convenience features. The latest model lineup has been refined with improved load performance and added convenience features across various trims. The 4-ton [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — A stark disconnect exists between how elderly South Koreans hope to spend their final days and where they actually die, according to a comprehensive study released on February 17 by the National Health Insurance Service Research Institute. The analysis found that while 67.5% of elderly long-term care recipients wish to [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of individuals experiencing moderate to severe depression and recurrent depressive disorder in South Korea has surged nearly 13% over the past two years, reversing a previous decline, according to government data. A report released on February 16 by the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s National Center for Mental [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of self-employed individuals in South Korea who failed to repay their debts increased by 35% in 2024, as high interest rates and prolonged domestic economic stagnation deepened financial distress, new data shows. The burden was particularly severe for those aged 60 and older, with defaults in this group [...]