ULSAN, Jan. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — A new study has revealed that conversational AI chatbots can effectively reduce feelings of loneliness and social anxiety, according to research findings released on January 20 by scientists at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST). The research, conducted jointly with Korea University Anam Hospital’s Department of Psychiatry, [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Cases of antibiotic-resistant infections in South Korea surpassed 40,000 last year, marking the highest level since monitoring began, according to data released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) on Sunday. A total of 42,827 cases of Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) infections were reported in 2024, an 11.5% increase [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — As the use of industrial robots grows across South Korean workplaces, so too does the number of related workplace accidents, sparking calls for stronger safety measures. According to the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA), industrial robot-related accidents resulted in 10 fatalities between 2020 and August 2024. All victims [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A groundbreaking study from Samsung Medical Center has revealed that cancer patients who maintain or begin regular exercise after diagnosis can reduce their risk of cardiac events like heart attacks by 20%, offering new hope for managing cardiovascular complications associated with cancer treatment. The research, led by Shin Dongwook of [...]
JEONJU, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about how onions produce their distinctive pungent compound, isoallicin, revealing it to be part of the vegetable’s natural defense system, the Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced on January 16. The study marks the first time scientists have identified the [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Shinhan Card, a major South Korean credit card company, unveiled ‘REVIVE’ as its consumer trend keyword for 2025 on January 16, based on an analysis of customer spending and social media data. The REVIVE framework encompasses six key trends: Redefine Festivities, Exploring Identity, Virtual Companions, Integrated Contents Commerce, Value of [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — An educational assessment in Seoul has revealed that approximately 1 in 10 second-year middle school and first-year high school students fall below the minimum standard for basic numeracy skills. The situation is particularly concerning among first-year high school students, where 41% demonstrated below-average mathematical proficiency. The Seoul Metropolitan Office of [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — A new survey reveals that one in three small business owners in Korea increased their borrowing in 2024, highlighting the ongoing financial challenges faced by the sector. According to a study released on January 8 by the Korea Federation of SMEs (KBIZ), 34.9% of small business owners who hold loans [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Scientists have discovered that the brain region associated with movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease is also linked to physical nicotine withdrawal symptoms, potentially opening new avenues for smoking cessation treatment. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced on January 8 that researchers led by Dr. Im Heh-in have [...]
DAEJEON, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent study has revealed that forest therapy significantly benefits the mental health of pregnant women and enhances their attachment to their unborn children. The Korea Forest Welfare Institute (KFWI), under the Korea Forest Service, announced on January 17 the results of its Healthy Birth, Happy Family initiative, launched [...]