GOKSEONG, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – As the concept of “workcation” gains popularity among MZers (Millennials and Generation Z) seeking a better work-life balance, major tourist destinations like Jeju are actively vying to establish themselves as premier “workcation spots.” Jeju, known for its robust tourism industry, has emerged as a prominent workcation destination. The Jeju Provincial [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The telecommuting, online education, and telemedicine sectors have witnessed substantial growth in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside these trends, online ancestral rites are also gaining popularity. Leading up to Chuseok, the Korean Thanksgiving holiday, memorial parks across the nation saw a surge in visitors paying their respects to [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean government has announced plans to create a hub in Poland for exporting defense products to Europe. The Ministry of National Defense is looking to set up a Defense Cooperation Center in Poland, which will serve as a base to expand defense exports to Europe, as stated by [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid the deepening low fertility crisis and record-low birth rates, there is a growing focus on using public financial resources to support egg freezing for women of childbearing age. This is a desperate measure to reverse the declining birth rate, but it seems necessary to reach a social consensus on [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The first and second trial courts had differing judgments on whether illegal filming in women’s restrooms in a building frequently accessed by children and teenagers qualifies as producing sexually exploitative material. The first trial court ruled that videos created by filming the bodies of victims, which could cause sexual humiliation, [...]
PAJU, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) –Chuseok is a traditional Korean holiday celebrated in the fall during the harvest season. People celebrate it to express gratitude to their ancestors for helping with the year’s farming and to wish for a successful harvest in the upcoming year. In simpler terms, Chuseok is a time when Koreans remember [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) – As more and more people in their 60s and older in Korea are dealing with depression, there’s a growing need to pay attention to mental health among the elderly, especially as the country is moving towards having a significant elderly population. In 2021, statistics from the Health Insurance Review and [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) –South Korean public broadcaster KBS is launching an “environmental entertainment” program to celebrate its 50th anniversary. It’s called “The Black Box on Earth,” and it’s set to premiere on October 9 on KBS2 TV. The show aims to be a blend of entertainment and documentary, all focused on raising awareness [...]
SUWON, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) –During South Korea’s Chuseok holiday, there’s a big problem with people driving selfishly and breaking the rules to avoid traffic. They often use bus lanes or drive on the shoulder of the road illegally. To deal with this and also apprehend drunk drivers, the police use helicopters and undercover patrol [...]
CHEONGJU, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) –The number of diseases that can be spread by ticks and rats is increasing, and those traveling during the Chuseok holiday should be extra careful. It’s also important to be cautious about getting stung by bees, which can be very harmful. In the forested region of Chungcheongbuk-do, there has [...]