SEOUL, Jan. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — A new report reveals that South Koreans with higher incomes are significantly more likely to engage in physical activities such as walking, aerobic exercise, and strength training, exacerbating health disparities linked to income levels. According to the 2024 National Health Statistics released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a city known for its bustling subways and towering skyscrapers, an unlikely fitness oasis is emerging beneath the streets. The “Runner’s Station” at Yeouinaru subway station on Seoul’s Line 5 is set to unveil a slate of new programs, aiming to make running accessible to anyone with a pair [...]
SUWON, Mar. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – In an effort to improve physical fitness and promote a more active lifestyle among its residents, Gyeonggi Province in South Korea is set to introduce a pioneering “sports points” program next year, after completing a policy research study on the initiative this month. The proposed program, dubbed the “Gyeonggi Sports [...]
GANGNEUNG, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — A “muscle beach,” complete with fitness equipment, has been established at Gangmun Beach in the eastern coastal city of Gangneung, Gangwon Province. St. John’s Hotel obtained the necessary permissions from the city to utilize this space, and a company specializing in group fitness training has invested in an array [...]
SEOUL, July 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Government restrictions on outdoor activities and gatherings due to the pandemic are resulting a spike in the popularity of exercise videos on YouTube. One of the most popular fitness channels on YouTube is Gym Jong Kook, a channel run by South Korean singer Kim Jong-kook. The channel reached 1 [...]
GOYANG, South Korea, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – K-Beauty Expo 2016 kicked off Thursday for a four-day run at KINTEX, gathering 450 companies, overseas buyers, and experts in various sectors of the beauty industry. The event marks its eighth anniversary, and this year’s trade show will feature a wide range of beauty products, from skin [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The fast spreading hype over health and fitness among Korean women is bringing changes in sales trends for sports brands, which used to be more or less centered around male customers. According to Hyundai Department Store, the sales percentage of sporting brands such as Adidas and New Balance, which [...]
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jul. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Over 40 no longer means over the hill for a growing number of people who have learned to keep their weight down and their energy levels up as they age. While 40 may no longer be considered “over the hill” as it was in the past, numerous [...]
SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — With an eye on showing consumers that accuracy and comfort should not have to be sacrificed for good looks, LG Electronics (LG) will introduce its first fitness wearable devices to consumers starting this month. LG Lifeband Touch and Heart Rate Earphones offer practical features and the most accurate [...]
Project Fit America Celebration from Sandra Kolbo on Vimeo. ARLINGTON, Texas, March 20, 2014 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics USA today announced the “final four” North Texas elementary schools that will compete for a physical education grant at LG’s Coaches Cook-Off™ competition during the NCAA® Men’s Final Four® weekend. The four schools – Silver Creek Elementary [...]