SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid a series of shocking fatal stabbing rampages in urban areas, the public’s alarm has surged, leading to a rapid increase in inquiries about insurance products that encompass coverage for such harrowing crimes. According to industry insiders, major non-life insurance companies across the nation have noted a 20-30 percent [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — After a series of indiscriminate stabbing attacks targeting local citizens, armored vehicles and special forces armed with machine guns emerged in major areas, including Seoul’s Gangnam Station, Gimhae International Airport, and Jeju International Airport. Sunday morning brought an unexpected sight near Gangnam Station — armored vehicles instead of the [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – The demand for self-defense items in South Korea is on the rise following recent consecutive deadly stabbing rampages. Interpark Shopping, a mobile shopping platform, witnessed a 123 percent increase in purchases of self-defense items compared to the previous year, between July 22 and August 3. This surge in purchases [...]