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Chinese Gaming Company Returns to South Korea 4 Years After Hanbok Controversy

Chinese Gaming Company Returns to South Korea 4 Years After Hanbok Controversy

SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – A Chinese gaming company that withdrew from the South Korean market in 2020 amid a cultural controversy over traditional Korean dress is facing fresh scrutiny as it prepares to launch a new game in the country.  Infold Games recently began pre-registration for “Infinity Nikki,” a sequel to “Shining Nikki,” a [...]

China’s First-Ever Visa Waiver for South Koreans Could Reshape Asian Tourism Trends

China’s First-Ever Visa Waiver for South Koreans Could Reshape Asian Tourism Trends

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – China’s unprecedented decision to include South Korea in its visa-free policy could redirect the travel patterns of young Korean tourists, who have recently favored Japan as their primary destination in Asia. According to aviation industry sources on November 4, China will implement a visa waiver program for nine countries, including [...]

Automakers Forge Alliances to Counter China’s Rise in Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

Automakers Forge Alliances to Counter China’s Rise in Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – As the race to dominate the future of the automotive industry intensifies, with a focus on electrification and software-defined vehicles (SDVs), a wave of strategic partnerships is reshaping the global automobile market. Industry analysts suggest these alliances are largely driven by a shared concern: the need to respond to China’s [...]

S. Korea-China Route Container Shipping Costs on Constant Rise: Data

S. Korea-China Route Container Shipping Costs on Constant Rise: Data

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Container shipping costs from South Korea to China rose for the eighth consecutive month in September, the customs agency said Tuesday. The average shipping cost for a 40-foot container from South Korea to China climbed 17.6 percent on-month to 862,000 won (US$634.48) last month, according to the data from [...]

Chinese Scalpers Exploit Korean Ticketing Sites, Lawmakers Say

Chinese Scalpers Exploit Korean Ticketing Sites, Lawmakers Say

SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – Chinese scalpers are illegally acquiring Korean user account information to purchase tickets for hard-to-book events and concerts in South Korea, potentially reaping significant profits from reselling them on the black market, according to a South Korean lawmaker.  The allegations, raised during a parliamentary audit on October 10, has sparked criticism [...]

Study Finds Suspected Chinese Comments Influencing South Korean Online Discourse

Study Finds Suspected Chinese Comments Influencing South Korean Online Discourse

SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has uncovered evidence of coordinated efforts to sway public opinion on South Korean online platforms through comments suspected to originate from China. The research, focused on industries where South Korea and China are in fierce competition, such as electric vehicles, batteries, and e-commerce, reveals a pattern of [...]

U.S. Ban on Chinese Auto Tech Sparks Opportunity for South Korean Carmakers

U.S. Ban on Chinese Auto Tech Sparks Opportunity for South Korean Carmakers

SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The U.S. government’s decision to phase out the sale of vehicles using Chinese or Russian software and components in autonomous driving and communication systems has drawn attention to its potential impact on South Korean automakers and parts suppliers.  Industry analysts predict that this move by the U.S. administration could prove [...]

Military Takes Down Over 1,300 Chinese-made Surveillance Cameras at Units

Military Takes Down Over 1,300 Chinese-made Surveillance Cameras at Units

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The military has recently taken down more than 1,300 surveillance cameras installed at various bases, including those near the border with North Korea, after discovering they were Chinese-made equipment, a military official said Friday. In late July, military and intelligence authorities found out the surveillance cameras supplied by a [...]

China Informs FIFA of Decision to Ban S. Korean Midfielder Son Jun-ho

China Informs FIFA of Decision to Ban S. Korean Midfielder Son Jun-ho

SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — China has informed the top international and Asian football bodies of its recent decision to ban South Korean player Son Jun-ho for life over match-fixing charges, the sport’s national football body in Seoul said Thursday. An official for the Korea Football Association (KFA) said the Chinese Football Association (CFA) [...]

South Korean Shipbuilding Industry Faces Threat as China Gains Ground

South Korean Shipbuilding Industry Faces Threat as China Gains Ground

SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – In a concerning trend for South Korea’s once-dominant shipbuilding industry, Chinese competitors are rapidly gaining market share, aided by alleged industrial espionage and lenient court rulings in South Korea. The situation has raised alarms about the potential loss of South Korea’s world-leading position in the sector, particularly in the crucial [...]