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Sports Ministry Initiates Audit of Football Federation’s Hiring of New Men’s Coach

Sports Ministry Initiates Audit of Football Federation’s Hiring of New Men’s Coach

SEOUL, July 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The sports ministry said Friday it has launched an investigation into the national football governing body over possible irregularities during its recent hiring of the new men’s national team head coach. An official with the ministry said the audit on the Korea Football Association (KFA) essentially began Thursday when [...]

LG Electronics Leverages Six Decades of Expertise and AI to Revolutionize Smart Factory Solutions

LG Electronics Leverages Six Decades of Expertise and AI to Revolutionize Smart Factory Solutions

SEOUL, Jul. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics is ramping up its smart factory solutions business, leveraging 66 years of manufacturing and production data combined with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation (DX) technologies.  The company aims to aggressively enter industrial sectors with anticipated growth in factory demand, with the goal of achieving revenue of 1 [...]

Survey Reveals 9 in 10 South Koreans Work While Sick, Sparking Calls for Paid Sick Leave

Survey Reveals 9 in 10 South Koreans Work While Sick, Sparking Calls for Paid Sick Leave

SEOUL, Jul. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has found that nearly 90% of South Koreans have experienced working while ill, highlighting a pervasive issue in the country’s work culture and prompting calls for legislative action. The survey, conducted by a coalition of 49 civil society organizations and labor unions known as the Preparatory Committee [...]

South Korean Researchers Develop AI System to Predict Crime Before It Happens

South Korean Researchers Develop AI System to Predict Crime Before It Happens

DAEJEON, Jul. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In a breakthrough that could revolutionize law enforcement, South Korean researchers have developed artificial intelligence technology capable of predicting criminal activity before it occurs.  The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced on July 18 that it has created a system called Dejaview that analyzes CCTV footage, crime statistics, and [...]

Lim Young-woong Named Top Advertising Model in South Korea, IU Leads Female Category

Lim Young-woong Named Top Advertising Model in South Korea, IU Leads Female Category

SEOUL, Jul. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent survey of advertising professionals and marketers, singer Lim Young-woong has emerged as the most recommended advertising model in South Korea, securing the top spot overall and in the male model category.  The Busan International Marketing and Advertising Festival (MAD STARS) conducted an online survey during the month [...]

Hyundai Mobis Unveils World’s First Airbags Designed for Purpose-Built Vehicles

Hyundai Mobis Unveils World’s First Airbags Designed for Purpose-Built Vehicles

SEOUL, Jul. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Mobis, a leading automotive supplier, announced on July 18 that it has developed the world’s first airbags specifically designed for Purpose-Built Vehicles (PBVs), addressing the unique safety challenges presented by these versatile and spacious vehicles.  The company has introduced two innovative airbag designs: a door-mounted curtain airbag and a [...]

Korea Post Celebrates 70 Years of Stamps with Interactive Exhibition in Seoul

Korea Post Celebrates 70 Years of Stamps with Interactive Exhibition in Seoul

SEOUL, Jul. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Korea Post is commemorating 70 years of South Korean postage stamps with an innovative exhibition that blends history, art, and digital technology. The event, titled “Mirror of the Era, South Korean Stamps: Past, Present, and Future Together with Stamps,” runs until July 24 at the Nodeul Island Gallery in Seoul, [...]

South Korea Launches Court Interpretation Center to Ensure Justice for Non-Korean Speakers

South Korea Launches Court Interpretation Center to Ensure Justice for Non-Korean Speakers

SEOUL, Jul. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In a move to ensure equal access to justice for non-Korean speakers, the National Court Administration of South Korea inaugurated a Court Interpretation Center at the Seoul Eastern District Court on July 17. The center, which began operations on July 1, aims to provide consistent interpretation services to courts nationwide [...]

Homeplus to Close Two Stores Amid Union Backlash Over Restructuring

Homeplus to Close Two Stores Amid Union Backlash Over Restructuring

SEOUL, Jul. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Homeplus, a major South Korean retailer, has announced the closure of two stores, sparking protests from its labor union over what it sees as a broader trend of store closures and asset liquidation.  According to industry sources on July 17, Homeplus informed employees through its internal network that it would [...]

On Constitution Day, South Korean Activists Demand Stronger Climate and Safety Measures

On Constitution Day, South Korean Activists Demand Stronger Climate and Safety Measures

SEOUL, Jul. 18 (Korea Bizwire) – Environmental groups and families of disaster victims gathered on July 17, South Korea’s Constitution Day, to urge the government to guarantee citizens’ right to live in a safe environment.  At a press conference held at the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions office in central Seoul, the Climate Crisis Emergency Action [...]