SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Starting next year, owners of drones weighing up to 2 kilograms or more will have to report their drone to the government. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on Wednesday announced legislation of the enforcement ordinance of the Aviation Safety Act, which classifies and manages drones based on [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea said Thursday it will make it much harder for schoolchildren to dissect animals during science class starting in March, allowing the practice only when schools meet certain criteria. The new regulations are aimed at improving the public’s awareness of animal welfare, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, [...]
SEJONG, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s antitrust regulator said Wednesday it has ordered Netflix Inc., a global internet entertainment service provider, to amend “unfair” terms and conditions in its subscription contracts. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) said Netflix is required to notify subscribers of its plan to change fees and obtain consent from [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — In the future, minors will be allowed to practice animal dissection only under certain exceptional circumstances, and fines will be imposed on those who violate this directive. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on Sunday announced a revision to the enforcement ordinance that sets the standard for [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean shopping mall operators are paying attention to the National Assembly’s upcoming decision on a new legislative bill during the regular session that starts on Thursday. The ruling party is currently pushing for stricter regulations that would require large-sized malls, so-called super supermarkets (SSMs), and shopping complexes to [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Current legislation is expected to be revised so that billiard halls will be permitted to open within 200 meters of middle and high schools in the near future. The Office for Government Policy Coordination on Thursday announced a number of regulatory innovations in the local economy and small- and [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Electric kickboards will now be legally allowed on bicycle paths. Although limited to certain areas and under strict regulations, electric kickboards are being legalized on bicycle paths for the very first time. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy decided on Wednesday to make a special exemption to allow [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — As a measure to prevent excessive consumption, regulations on caffeine will be expanded, with “total caffeine content” also displayed in coffee shops and bakeries that directly make and sell coffee starting next year. The newly introduced regulations, set forth by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, are an [...]
SEOUL, Apr. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – The box-office domination of “Avengers: Endgame” in South Korea has rekindled a drawn-out controversy over anti-monopoly regulation in the local cinema market. The finale of the Marvel “Avengers” series hit 3.2 million admissions as of Friday, the third day of its release in the country, according to data from [...]
SEOUL, Mar. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s agriculture ministry said Wednesday it will implement a tougher set of rules on raising fierce dogs to better protect people and animals. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs said the new rules will require owners of dog breeds known for aggressiveness to receive mandatory education [...]