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Webtoon-Based Dramas Have Higher Viewership in Crime, Thriller and Mystery Genres

Webtoon-Based Dramas Have Higher Viewership in Crime, Thriller and Mystery Genres

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

Jeju Expands ‘Beach Adoption’ Program for Businesses and Organizations

Jeju Expands ‘Beach Adoption’ Program for Businesses and Organizations

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,

‘Post-Chuseok’ Marketing Competition Heats Up Among Department Stores

‘Post-Chuseok’ Marketing Competition Heats Up Among Department Stores

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,

New Orders for Offshore Plants and Tankers on Rise Amid High Oil Prices

New Orders for Offshore Plants and Tankers on Rise Amid High Oil Prices

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

Redefining Mobility: Premium Portable Electronics for a Post-Pandemic World

Redefining Mobility: Premium Portable Electronics for a Post-Pandemic World

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

Korean Telecoms Gear Up for Intense Battle Ahead of iPhone 15 Launch

Korean Telecoms Gear Up for Intense Battle Ahead of iPhone 15 Launch

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

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

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