SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Korea Bizwire) —Over the past five years, there has been a significant decline in the number of postpartum nurses in Gyeonggi Province, with a reduction of 16 percent. This decline can be attributed to several factors, including the ongoing decrease in the birth rate and the challenges faced by businesses during the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) —Hyeri, a South Korean actress and former member of the girl group Girls’ Day, recently grabbed headlines when she disclosed an unsettling experience with a foreign airline. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Hyeri shared her ordeal: “I had diligently booked my flight a month and a half in advance, securing [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea grapples with a series of “don’t-ask-why” crimes targeting random people, one common trait stands out among the suspects behind the recent killings. They showed signs of being “reclusive loners,” largely shut out from outside contact for months and, in some cases, even years. In May, Jung [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — As fear of recent stabbing rampages spreads throughout South Korea, the debate surrounding gaming and its potential impact on violence resurfaces. Just last week, the prosecution apprehended Cho Seon, a 33-year-old individual responsible for the deadly stabbing rampage near Sillim Station in southern Seoul that occurred last month. The [...]
SEOUL, July 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The criteria for Koreans choosing an apartment, the most common form of housing in the country, are undergoing a transformation. In the past, the proximity to subway stations, known as ‘Yeokssekwon’ or station areas, was considered an essential factor due to its emphasis on transportation convenience. However, there is [...]
SEOUL, July 2 (Korea Bizwire) — Earlier this month, a video depicting animals in distressing conditions, including a lion with visible ribs, generated significant controversy. The Busan Alliance for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, an organization dedicated to animal protection, shared the video on social media, shedding light on the Bukyeong Zoo in Gimhae, [...]
SEOUL, July 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Virtual idols have emerged as a new mainstream phenomenon, gaining popularity among Gen Z (born 1997-2006) fandom. Previously considered a niche interest, virtual idols are now capturing the attention of teenagers who are comfortable with advanced technologies like the metaverse, motion capture, and virtual reality (VR). Experts note that [...]
SEOUL, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A majority of the park golf courses built along waterways such as the Nakdong River and the Han River have been found to be illegal. Park golf is gaining popularity as a sport among the aging population, but it is also becoming a social problem due to its negative [...]
SEOUL, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — During the peak of the pandemic between 2020 and 2022, South Korea grappled with a troubling reality: the number of suicides, totaling 39,267, exceeded the count of coronavirus-related deaths, which stood at 32,056. This disconcerting trend has sparked serious concerns within the country. According to a recent report from [...]
SEOUL, June 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Despite a gradual increase in sleep duration among Koreans, the prevalence of inadequate sleep persists, accompanied by a concerning decline in sleep quality. Imbalanced sleep patterns pose a significant risk to mental health. The average amount of sleep South Koreans get has experienced a gradual increase over the past [...]