SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Among the recent popular dramas, from ‘Moving’ to ‘Mask Girl,’ it’s difficult to find ones that are not based on webtoons. The term ‘webtoon original’ has become so common that jokes are being made, suggesting the need for a specific term like ‘drama original.’ Against this backdrop, a recent study [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – The Jeju Self-governing Provincial Government announced on Sunday its plan to expand its ‘Beach Adoption’ program, allowing businesses and organizations to adopt specific beaches and take the lead in environmental cleanup efforts. The ‘Beach Adoption’ program was established to empower businesses, organizations and schools to take charge of particular beaches, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s major department stores are showcasing a variety of ‘post-Chuseok’ marketing strategies, targeting shopping demand after the Chuseok holiday. Lotte Department Store announced on Tuesday that it will host the ‘Family Bookcance Event’ at the rooftop park of the culture center at its Cheongnyangni outlet on October 7. Hammocks, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – As international oil prices continue to soar due to the extension of oil production cuts by Saudi Arabia and Russia, offshore platforms drilling for oil and gas stored beneath the sea and tankers for transport are coming into the spotlight. According to Clarkson Research, a U.K.-based specialist in analyzing shipbuilding [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – While ‘social distancing’ was the dominant trend during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the pandemic now behind us, there’s a rising interest in ‘on-the-go’ items as more people embark on camping trips and road journeys. During the pandemic, the electronics industry introduced products tailored to the behavioral patterns and routines of [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The telecommunications industry is gearing up for an intense marketing battle leading up to the launch of the iPhone 15 in South Korea. The primary focus is on capturing the attention and loyalty of Korean consumers, with companies offering services such as early morning and same-day delivery. Telecom companies are [...]
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 [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – TV dramas were once immensely popular, airing every day of the week in various formats, including Monday and Tuesday dramas, Wednesday-Thursday dramas, Friday-Saturday dramas and weekend dramas. Today, however, dramas airing on weekdays have become quite rare. Among mini-series dramas, Wednesday-Thursday dramas were the first to disappear from the TV [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – As the number of moviegoers remains below pre-COVID-19 levels, South Korea’s three major multiplex cinemas are exploring ways to survive through alternative content. They have been featuring live concerts by famous K-pop singers, broadcasting sports games, and embracing pure arts such as classical and fine arts. For example, CJ CGV [...]
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 [...]