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‘Self-Defense Gadget’ Tops Searches After Stabbing Rampage

‘Self-Defense Gadget’ Tops Searches After Stabbing Rampage

SEOUL, July 24 (Korea Bizwire) — With growing public unrest following a recent fatal stabbing rampage that that killed one person and wounded three others in southwestern Seoul on Friday, consumers are showing increasing interest in purchasing self-defense gadgets. According to Naver Shopping, the most popular search keyword among women aged 20 to 40 and [...]

Staying Safe: Sales of Batons and Underpants Soar

Staying Safe: Sales of Batons and Underpants Soar

SEOUL, March 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The sales of items for self-protection are going through the roof due to concerns about personal safety. As daily news is flooded with reports of murder, rape, stalking, hidden cameras and even hostage-taking situations, more women are purchasing products to help protect themselves. According to the online shopping site [...]