SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study published in the Korean Journal of Communication Studies sheds light on the strategic use of offensive rhetoric by politicians in South Korea and its unintended consequences, including public ridicule and cynicism. The research examines how inflammatory remarks are employed as tools for political gain, particularly during [...]
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 [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A national survey on reforming South Korea’s pension system found that a proposal to raise contributions in exchange for higher payouts was most popular among those in their 40s and 50s, while younger Koreans were more reluctant to increase their payments, highlighting a generational divide. The results from the citizen [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — A heated debate is brewing in South Korea over whether the country has to accept Afghans fleeing the Taliban takeover amid a report the United States is considering using its military bases in the country and others to house Afghan evacuees. Since the Taliban took over Kabul earlier this [...]
SEOUL, May 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The ‘silent majority’ among consumers are beginning to raise their voices on issues related to their own interests. Experts argue that the recent change in consumer behavior may become a major variable in shaping public opinion, which so far has been led by the government and other interest groups. [...]
DAEJEON, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — A big data analysis has showed that a select few can easily dominate public opinion. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) announced on Wednesday that it had verified the regularities surrounding the formation of collective intelligence by studying the development process of online encyclopedias, journals, and [...]