PARIS, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A Japanese right-wing commentator has drawn attention for his criticism of South Korea’s reduced Olympic presence at the Paris Games, characterizing it as symbolic of the nation’s decline. Katsumi Murotani, a prominent conservative figure in Japan, penned a column in the Weekly Fuji, a sister publication of the Sankei Shimbun, [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Museum of Korea is set to unveil a stunning collection of lacquerware from three East Asian nations, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region. The special exhibition, titled “Three Countries, Three Colors: East Asian Lacquerware,” opens on July 10 in the museum’s [...]
WASHINGTON, Jun. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea, the United States and Japan underscored their commitment to enhancing three-way cooperation on critical technologies, supply chains and other areas of economic security as they held their first trilateral ministerial meeting on the issue in Washington on Wednesday. South Korean Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun, U.S. Commerce Secretary [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of air travelers between South Korea and Japan surpassed the 10 million mark in the first five months of the year, as the weak yen drove tourists to travel to the neighboring nation, government data showed Friday. According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the [...]
SEJONG, Jun. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – In the wake of an apartment resident in Busan facing public backlash for displaying the Rising Sun flag on Memorial Day, the Sejong City Council is pursuing an ordinance prohibiting the use of Japanese imperialist symbols in public spaces. According to the city council on June 17, its Administrative Welfare [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Second Vice Foreign Minister Kang In-sun on Tuesday underscored efforts among South Korea, China and Japan to further cement the trilateral cooperation, calling it a vital framework for the development of the three-way relationship despite many “difficulties.” Kang made the point at a forum, stressing that the solid cooperation [...]
SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Business leaders of South Korea, Japan and China plan to convene in Seoul this month to discuss regional economic cooperation and strengthen exchanges, according to industry sources Monday. According to the sources, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industries, the Japan Business Federation and the China Council for the [...]
SEOUL, May 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Tech giant Naver Corp. said Friday it has yet to determine its position regarding Tokyo’s apparent pressure on LY Corp., the operator of popular mobile messenger app Line in Japan, to review its relationship with the Korean company. “Rather than determining whether to follow the guidance or not, we [...]
SEOUL, May 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Hollys, the coffee business unit of South Korea’s KG Group, said Wednesday it has opened its first overseas outlet in Japan as it seeks to expand in global markets in the long term. Hollys has partnered with local bakery brand Gouter d’ Anatole to begin providing coffee and bread [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Hollys, the coffee business unit of South Korea’s KG Group, said Tuesday it will open its first overseas outlet in Japan next month as part of its expansion strategy. Hollys has set up a business entity in the neighboring country to open the outlet at the Marui Department Store [...]