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Korean Bullfighting Excluded from Intangible Cultural Heritage Consideration Amid Animal Welfare Debate
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The long-standing tradition of bullfighting in South Korea, celebrated as a local cultural event in …
Seoul Unveils Ambitious Plan to Become a Global Biotech Leader
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government has announced an ambitious initiative to position the country as one of the …
South Korea Bans Private Bear Farming and Tightens Wildlife Management Rules
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will ban private bear farming starting January 24, marking a significant shift in the …
Lifestyle Life & Entertainment
Lunar New Year Break Sparks Surge in Pet-Sitting Gigs
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Koreans prepare for what will be an unprecedented nine-day Lunar New Year holiday for some, an …
Crane Conservation Experts Praise Suncheon Bay’s Ecological Vision
SUNCHEON, South Korea, January 26 (Korea Bizwire) — On January 26, leading experts from the International Crane Foundation (ICF) visited …
Brandy Melville’s One-Size Policy Sparks Debate in South Korea Amid Body Image Concerns
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Brandy Melville, a fashion brand known for its “one-size” policy, has ignited intense debate in …
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LG and Samsung Dominate U.S. Premium Washer Market in Consumer Reports Rankings
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics reaffirmed their dominance in the U.S. premium …
South Korean Researchers Develop World’s First High-Pressure Ammonia Engine
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean researchers has developed a groundbreaking 2-liter engine powered by ammonia, …
Samsung Doubles Down on AI with Galaxy S25 Series, Leaving Apple Behind
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics unveiled its Galaxy S25 series on January 22, introducing advanced AI features that …
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Department Stores Tighten VIP Criteria Amid Rising Consumer Polarization
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s luxury department stores are increasingly reliant on high-spending VIP customers, …
Chinese Shipyards Dominate Global Orders as Korean Shipbuilders Focus on High-Value Projects
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — In 2024, seven of the world’s top 10 shipbuilders by order volume were Chinese, reflecting a shift …
Subway Fares to Increase by 150 Won to 1,550 Won in Capital Area
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Subway fares in the capital area will increase by 150 won (US$0.10) to 1,550 won sometime in the …
Marketplace News Release
CGTN: Bridging tradition and technology: 2025 CMG Spring Festival Gala enters final stage
CGTN published an article discussing why the Spring Festival Gala, or Chunwan, is a meaningful event for all Chinese, and serves as a bond …
LambdaTest Rolls Out Major Updates to KaneAI, Transforming the end-to-end Software Testing Experience
New updates include native app testing on real devices, data-driven testing, reusable modules, and expanded support for API and CI/CD …
SoftSmile and ClearCorrect Announce Settlement
NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – SoftSmile, Inc., ClearCorrect Operating, LLC, and Institut Straumann AG announce that they …