SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – With their distinctive white skin, prominent melons, and upturned mouths that give the appearance of a perpetual smile, beluga whales have captured hearts worldwide. These charismatic marine mammals, known for their sociable nature, are estimated to number around 136,000 in the wild, primarily inhabiting Arctic waters. While capable of traveling [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean music legend Cho Yong-pil will make a monumental return with the release of his 20th full-length album, aptly titled “20,” on Tuesday. The highly anticipated album marks the 74-year-old artist’s first studio album in 11 years. Leading the album will be a track with a Korean title [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – As tensions between the medical community and the government continue to simmer, an increasing number of South Korean doctors are exploring opportunities abroad, signaling a potential brain drain in the nation’s healthcare sector. On October 19, a healthcare consulting company held an information session for Tokushukai Group, Japan’s largest medical [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — The industry ministry on Tuesday kicked off the annual Korea Electronics Show (KES), where businesses will showcase their visions for a sustainable future through the use of cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The KES 2024 will run for four days at the COEX convention center in southern Seoul, inviting [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – As discussions about extending the retirement age gain momentum in South Korea, a recent survey reveals that 8 out of 10 companies view such a change positively. The push for this shift comes as the nation grapples with a shrinking working-age population and improvements in the health of older adults. [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Biologics Co. said Tuesday it has signed a deal worth US$1.24 billion for contract manufacturing from an Asia-based biopharmaceutical firm. The deal will last until the end of 2037, the company said in a regulatory filing. Other details remained undisclosed under a confidentiality agreement. Samsung Biologics said the [...]
GWANGJU, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — When former major league pitcher Eric Lauer made his Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) debut with the Kia Tigers on Aug. 11, he got his rude “Welcome to South Korea” moment against the Samsung Lions. Lauer, who won 36 games over six seasons with the San Diego Padres and the [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — “Mantra,” the latest solo release from K-pop girl group BLACKPINK’s Jennie, has entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The digital single debuted on the chart at No. 98, Billboard said Monday (U.S. time) on social media platform X. The song has also performed well on Billboard’s global charts, reaching [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — A pro-Russia Telegram account has posted a photo showing the Russian and North Korean flags side by side on a Ukrainian battlefield, indicating that North Korea has likely sent troops to support Russia in its prolonged war with Ukraine. The image, shared by a blogger named @rvvoenkor_bot on Monday, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has shed light on the persistent challenge of maintaining work-life balance in South Korea’s demanding corporate culture, with two out of three office workers reporting they receive work-related communications even after leaving the office. The survey, conducted by Global Research on behalf of the workplace rights organization [...]