SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Asiatic black bears at Mount Jiri, the tallest mountain in mainland South Korea, recently emerged from winter hibernation, the environment ministry said Thursday. Currently, there are 86 bears residing on the mountain, including seven cubs that were born this year. Asiatic black bears tend to avoid contact with humans. [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of the Interior and Safety said Thursday it will enhance the mobile membership registration and booking procedures for public facilities and services frequently utilized by foreigners. Most foreigners who visit South Korea for short periods, whether for business, travel, or language studies, do not possess domestic credit [...]
SEJONG, May 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Customs Service said Wednesday that 14 drug-sniffing dogs, which have undergone training, are now available for adoption. These Labrador retrievers successfully completed the basic detection training; however, they were later disqualified from the final training stage. Those interested in adopting one of these dogs may submit registration [...]
ANDONG, May 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The North Gyeongsang Province Fisheries Research Institute has released 200,000 Dohwa shrimp near the country’s easternmost islets of Dokdo and the nearby Ulleungdo island to restore the shrimp population. Also referred to as the Dokdo shrimp, approximately 100,000 prawns were released near Wangdolcho in the East Sea. Starting from [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it will introduce taxis equipped with dedicated car seats for toddlers aged under 24 months. These taxis will be in the form of vans and will be equipped with a KC safety-certified car seat, as well as an anti-germ air purifier, hand sanitizer, [...]
SEOUL, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The exotic flavor and exclusivity of traditional Korean liquor have played a crucial role in attracting younger individuals, commonly referred to as Generation MZ. According to industry sources, the sales of traditional liquor at South Korean discount store Lotte Mart Co. experienced a 15 percent increase between January and [...]
COMO, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Company held the Hyundai Reunion event on May 18 (local time) in Lake Como, Italy, where they unveiled the restored Pony Coupe concept. The event showcased Hyundai’s heritage and future direction, with the presence of Chairman Chung Eui-sun and key employees. The Pony Coupe Concept, originally [...]
SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday it had replaced one of the 23 cremation furnaces at the Seoul Crematorium in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, with an environmentally friendly alternative. The new cremation furnace incorporates internet-of-things (IoT) technology, which adjusts gas, air, and pressure levels to ensure optimal combustion throughout the [...]
SEOUL, May 10 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s low-cost carriers are competing to offer the cheapest tickets possible due to the decreasing number of overseas travelers during the off-season. Air Seoul Inc. introduced a “zero-won ticket promotion” last month for all overseas flights. The promotion offers free flights, with purchasers only having to pay the [...]
SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean culture center in Mexico City said Sunday it had hosted a special event in Chapultepec Park where participants enjoyed Korean traditional games. The event was attended by around 40 people, including students from the Korean Cultural Center and Korean culture enthusiasts. Participants played various Korean traditional [...]