Korean Baseball Cheerleader Who Sparked Viral ‘Pikki Pikki’ Dance …
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – After news broke of KIA Tigers cheerleader Lee Ju-eun’s contract termination with her agency, Taiwanese media outlets, including TVBS, reported on November 5 that she is considering various career options, with strong interest emerging from Taiwan’s baseball community. Lee gained international fame for her casual yet captivating performance of the ‘Pikki ...
South Korea Reduces Foreign Worker Quota for 2025 Amid …
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea will admit 130,000 foreign workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS) in 2025, a 21% reduction from this year’s 165,000 quota, according to the Ministry of Employment and Labor. The decision reflects changing labor demand due to economic shifts and increased reliance on alternative visa programs, such as E-7 and E-8.
Nexon and Ironmace Clash Over Copyright Dispute in ‘Dark and …
SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Nexon and Ironmace, embroiled in a three-year legal battle over the copyright of Dark and Darker, faced …
Drillship for East Sea Gas Exploration Launches Operation
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – A drillship participating in a major resource exploration project in the East Sea began its first drilling operation early Friday, the state-run oil company said, marking the full-fledged start of the search for an estimated 3.5 billion to 14 billion barrels of oil and gas. The announcement followed the arrival of the West Capella, operated by Norway-based ...
South Korea's Antitrust Regulator Warns of Competition Risks in AI ...
SEOUL, Dec. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea’s antitrust watchdog has identified multiple structural factors that could restrict fair competition and harm consumer interests in the country’s generative artificial intelligence market, according to a policy report released on December 17. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) announced plans to …
Fast Delivery and Fresh Strategies: Home Shopping in South Korea …
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s home shopping industry is rapidly evolving its delivery services and diversifying business models to align with changing consumer trends, aiming to boost competitiveness and profitability through personalized services. Expanded Delivery Services. Leading home shopping companies are enhancing their delivery systems through strategic ...
High Exchange Rate Casts Shadow Over Korean Industries
3 天之前 · SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean industries are expressing growing concern with the burden of increased raw material import costs and overseas investment expenses outweighing potential export benefits amid high exchange rates, according to a new report released on January 20. The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry surveyed 12 major industry associations to assess the impact of ...
Rosé and Bruno Mars’ ‘APT.’ Goes Viral, Tops Global Charts
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – A Korean drinking game-inspired collaboration between BLACKPINK’s Rosé and pop star Bruno Mars has become a global sensation, with their new single “APT.” reaching significant milestones in record time.
Arrest Warrants Sought for All 46 Courthouse Intruders
3 天之前 · SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — All of the 46 supporters of President Yoon Suk Yeol who were apprehended for violently storming the Seoul Western District Court that issued an arrest warrant for the impeached president last Sunday are facing formal arrests, prosecution officials said Tuesday. The Seoul Western District Prosecutors Office sought arrest warrants on Monday for the 46 people ...
Audi Korea Plans Record-Breaking Product Offensive in 2025
SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Audi Korea has announced its most ambitious product launch schedule since entering the Korean market in 2004, with plans to introduce 16 new models this year alongside an expansion of its sales and service network to better meet customer needs. The announcement came during the company’s New Year media roundtable at the Shilla Hotel.