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Consumer Electronics Retailers Innovate with After-Sales Services to Navigate Crisis

Consumer Electronics Retailers Innovate with After-Sales Services to Navigate Crisis

SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Consumer electronics retailers, grappling with a dire challenge for survival, are seeking innovative solutions by introducing after-sales services (AS) and membership programs. In the face of escalating e-commerce competition, diversified sales channels, and a global economic downturn, consumer electronics retailers find themselves at a crossroads.  In an effort to navigate [...]

SK Energy Sees Gas Stations of the Future as Multifunctional Hubs

SK Energy Sees Gas Stations of the Future as Multifunctional Hubs

SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Gas stations are undergoing a transformation, evolving from spaces where vehicles are refueled with gas to multifunctional spaces with a variety of features.  The profitability of gas stations has been on a downward trend due to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), prompting gas station operators to seek ways [...]

Workcation: A Promising Response to Rural Population Decline

Workcation: A Promising Response to Rural Population Decline

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 [...]

NIBR Develops New Drone Detection Technology to Examine Wild Boar Habitats

NIBR Develops New Drone Detection Technology to Examine Wild Boar Habitats

SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – Wild boars are known to traverse densely wooded ridges with steep slopes and engage in foraging activities in areas with fewer trees and gentler slopes, followed by resting in densely wooded hills. The National Institute of Biological Resources (NIBR) announced on Tuesday that it has developed standardized wild boar detection [...]

Seoul’s Gwanak-gu Launches AI Child Drawing Exam Service to Combat Child Abuse

Seoul’s Gwanak-gu Launches AI Child Drawing Exam Service to Combat Child Abuse

SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In the movie “Parasite,” Ki-jung, the protagonist’s daughter and an aspiring art student, infiltrates the Park household under the guise of an art tutor. During her time there, she encourages her young friend to create art.  The child’s drawings reveal his inner psychological state, highlighting the significance of art therapy [...]

Changwon City Introduces Innovative Dog Nose Pattern Registration to Curb Stray Dog Issue

Changwon City Introduces Innovative Dog Nose Pattern Registration to Curb Stray Dog Issue

CHANGWON, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) –Humans possess unique identifying features such as fingerprints, irises, and glottis patterns. In a similar vein, dogs possess their own distinctive nose marks, which prove to be more precise than both iris or DNA identification methods. The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), a prominent dog club in North America, has employed [...]

Volunteer Travel: Bringing Rescued Dogs to New Homes Abroad Gains Popularity

Volunteer Travel: Bringing Rescued Dogs to New Homes Abroad Gains Popularity

  SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Traveling to facilitate the relocation of adopted dogs to new homes abroad has gained significant popularity, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, when international travel has resumed. Dogs rescued from distressing places such as puppy mills and breeding farms often find themselves in foreign lands due to [...]

Pro-Specs Launches One Spec: Personalized Sneakers Tailored to Your Feet

Pro-Specs Launches One Spec: Personalized Sneakers Tailored to Your Feet

SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – On Monday, Pro-Specs announced a new service called ‘One Spec’ that allows you to create personalized sneakers tailored to the shape of your own feet. Here’s how it works: You simply take a photo of your feet using your smartphone and then upload it to the official Pro-Specs website. [...]

Color-Changing Disaster Warning Balloon Wins Top Design Award

Color-Changing Disaster Warning Balloon Wins Top Design Award

ULSAN, Sept. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — A design idea for a special balloon that changes color based on the severity of a disaster situation has earned a prestigious global design award. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced that it secured the top prize at the IDEA Design Awards, one of the world’s [...]

Korean Beauty App Zamface Provides User-Friendly Features for Effortless Video Searching and Personalized Cosmetics Guidance

Korean Beauty App Zamface Provides User-Friendly Features for Effortless Video Searching and Personalized Cosmetics Guidance

SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Korea Bizwire) –Korean actors and K-pop stars have gained unprecedented popularity across the world in recent years for their outstanding talent and performances on screen and stage.   At the same time, Korean pop culture fans have also been inspired by such celebrities’ appearances, especially their makeup styles, which put the focus [...]