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Captive Beluga’s Fate in Limbo as Release Plans Face Delays

Captive Beluga’s Fate in Limbo as Release Plans Face Delays

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – With their distinctive white skin, prominent melons, and upturned mouths that give the appearance of a perpetual smile, beluga whales have captured hearts worldwide. These charismatic marine mammals, known for their sociable nature, are estimated to number around 136,000 in the wild, primarily inhabiting Arctic waters.  While capable of traveling [...]

Samsung Electronics to Release New Products Globally at Same Time

Samsung Electronics to Release New Products Globally at Same Time

SEOUL, Apr. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its latest lineup of home appliance innovations with the global launch of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered products in a bid to offer synchronizing consumer experiences worldwide. At a press conference in Seoul, the tech giant unveiled its latest BESPOKE AI home appliance lineup, including [...]

Minister Assures Safety of S. Korean Seafood amid Japan’s Wastewater Release

Minister Assures Safety of S. Korean Seafood amid Japan’s Wastewater Release

SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — The oceans minister has reassured that South Korea’s seafood is safe to consume despite concerns about the discharge of contaminated water from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant. “My conviction that our oceans and seafood are entirely safe remains unwavering,” Oceans Minister Cho Seung-hwan said during a meeting with reporters [...]

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ to Have World Premiere in S. Korea

‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ to Have World Premiere in S. Korea

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — “Avatar: The Way of Water” will hit theaters in South Korea on Dec. 14, making it the first country in the world to screen the 2009 sci-fi blockbuster’s long-awaited sequel, its local distributor said Tuesday. Director James Cameron and producer Jon Landau as well as the film’s cast, including [...]

Crested Ibises Return to Wild in S. Korea 40 Years After Going Extinct

Crested Ibises Return to Wild in S. Korea 40 Years After Going Extinct

CHANGNYEONG, May 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Crested ibises, an endangered bird, were reintroduced to the wild in South Korea on Wednesday, 40 years after the species went extinct on the Korean Peninsula. Forty crested ibises, which were bred in captivity at the Crested Ibis Restoration Center, were released into the wild of Upo Wetland in [...]