South Korea to Host First International Fingerprint Examination ...
SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Police Agency of South Korea announced on October 15 that it will host the inaugural International Fingerprint Examination Competition on November 28, marking a global first for the forensic science community. While previous competitions have focused on evaluating fingerprint recognition software, this event will be the first to pit fingerprint ...
Controversial American YouTuber Assaulted During Livestream in …
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A controversial American YouTuber who goes by the name Johnny Somali, known for his provocative behavior including disruptive acts at convenience stores and inappropriate interactions with comfort women statues, was assaulted during a livestream in Seoul. According to footage shared on online communities on October 27, Somali, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid ...
World’s Largest Floating Wind Farm Planned Off South Korean Coast
ULSAN, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – International and domestic companies are set to invest 37.2 trillion won in what will become the world’s largest floating offshore wind farm complex off the coast of Ulsan, South Korea. The Ulsan Metropolitan Government announced on November 5 that it will sign Letters of Intent (LOI) with multiple energy companies for …
Lotte Group Unveils Aggressive Measures to Address Liquidity …
SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Lotte Group announced a sweeping set of initiatives on November 28 to address liquidity concerns and improve financial stability. The measures include revaluing land assets, divesting underperforming properties, and scaling back investments. As part of its strategy, Lotte is also considering exiting …
South Korea Emerges as Popular Working Holiday Destination
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has revealed that foreign visitors on working holiday visas in South Korea stay an average of 8.5 months, embark on 5.6 domestic trips, and spend about 970,000 won per month. These findings come from a report titled “K-Working Holiday: Why Choose Korea?” published on September 25 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea ...
South Korea's Battery Trio Secure Top-5 Spots in Global Electric ...
Apr 15, 2024 · SEOUL, Apr. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Last year, all three major South Korean battery makers – LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SK On – secured positions within the top five in the global electric vehicle battery market, according to a recent report. According to SNE Research, an energy market research firm, the total electric vehicle battery shipments in 2023 amounted to 865 gigawatt ...
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South Korean Corporate Giants Convene Strategy Meetings Amid Global Uncertainty. SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Amid growing geopolitical and economic uncertainties, including escalating U.S.-China tensions and the anticipated inauguration of Donald Trump’s second term, South Korea’s major corporations are conducting high-level strategy meetings to fine-tune their business plans for 2024.
TikTok Lite Surges in South Korea, Raising Questions About Digital ...
Jul 14, 2024 · SEOUL, Jul. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – TikTok Lite, the streamlined version of the popular short-form video platform owned by Chinese tech giant ByteDance, has seen a dramatic rise in South Korea, with monthly active users approaching 4 million, according to recent data. A survey conducted by WiseApp, a local app and retail analysis service, reveals that TikTok Lite’s user base in South Korea ...
South Korean Robot Makes History by Completing Full Marathon
SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – A quadrupedal robot developed by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has become the first of its kind to complete a full marathon, marking a significant milestone in robotics technology. The robot, named Raibo2, finished the 2024 Sangju Persimmon Marathon’s full course (42.195 km) in 4 hours, 19 minutes, and 52 seconds on November ...
Bibigo Partners with ‘Squid Game’ for Global Food Campaign
SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – CJ CheilJedang’s Bibigo brand is set to launch a global collaboration with Netflix’s hit series “Squid Game” Season 2, marking a significant partnership between South Korea’s leading food brand and entertainment content. The food giant announced on November 14 that the collaborative campaign will …