JEJU, South Korea, May 31 (Yonhap) – Provincial government heads on Friday each proposed various policy directions to develop their cities as a potential solution to the country’s rapidly aging population coupled with a low fertility rate. The remarks were made during a session on global branding policies for globalization at the Jeju Forum for [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) – As corporations strive to respond to environmental crises by implementing decarbonization strategies, interest in eco-friendly offices has surged, according to a report released on May 30 by JLL, a global real estate services firm. The report reveals that the proportion of Grade A offices in Seoul with green certifications has [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) – A towering new public art installation, standing 32 meters tall, is set to become a landmark in the heart of Seoul. On May 30, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it would be holding an opening ceremony at 3:30 p.m. on May 31 for the “Rain Veil” artwork at the [...]
SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics is embarking on a worldwide “Life’s Good” brand campaign aimed at disseminating an optimistic outlook to future generations through partnerships with renowned social media influencers. Beginning May 29, the company will harness social media algorithms to proliferate uplifting content online in an initiative called “Filling Social Media With [...]
SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Where do young adults in Seoul most frequently dine out on weekends? According to an analysis by the Shinhan Card Big Data Research Institute, the trendy district of Mapo has overtaken the city’s traditional downtown as the prime weekend dining destination for those in their 20s. From 2019 through last [...]
PARIS/SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The K-pop singer and actress Yoona, who attended the Cannes Film Festival this month, has become embroiled in allegations of discriminatory behavior by a female security guard monitoring the red carpet. On May 19, Yoona, formerly of the hugely popular K-pop group Girls’ Generation, drew the spotlight at the 77th [...]
SEOUL, May 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The educational levels and incomes of those using international marriage broker services in South Korea have risen markedly, reflecting an aging pool of clients, according to a government survey. The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced the results of its “2023 Survey on the Status of International Marriage Brokerage [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) –A marriage can be annulled even after it ends in divorce if there are special circumstances, such as the lack of a substantial marital agreement, the Supreme Court said Thursday, breaking from its precedent set for the past 40 years. Under the previous precedent set in 1984, the top court [...]
SEOUL, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Eric Ripert, the chef and co-owner of the three-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin restaurant in New York, has found profound inspiration in Korean temple cuisine, hailing it as a path toward a more sustainable and nourishing food system for humanity. “Temple food is appealing to me, and in many ways, it represents [...]
BANGKOK, May 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Following controversy in Malaysia, a planned DJ performance by the Korean comedian Youn Sung-ho, known as the New Jeans Nim, has run into opposition from Buddhist groups in Singapore, prompting authorities to step in. On May 22, Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam, Singapore’s home affairs minister, stated on social media that the police [...]