South Korea Eyes U.S. Energy Imports Amid Trade Pressure and …
SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – As former U.S. President Donald Trump positions for the return to the White House, South Korea is considering expanding its purchase of American energy as part of its strategy to manage trade pressures from the U.S. This move is also expected to strengthen South Korea’s negotiating power with its traditional energy suppliers in the Middle East, experts suggest.
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 ...
South Korea to Launch Mobile Resident Registration Cards in …
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea will introduce mobile resident registration cards next month, marking a significant step toward digitizing the nation’s identification system, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced Tuesday. The new system, enabled by a revised Resident Registration Act set to take effect on December 27, allows citizens aged 17 …
POSCO Factory Suffers Second Fire in 2 Weeks - Be Korea-savvy
POHANG, South Korea, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — A POSCO factory in the southeastern city of Pohang has suffered its second fire in two weeks, officials said Monday, with no casualties reported. The fire started at the steel company’s patented No. 3 Finex furnace of the plant, located some 270 kilometers southeast of Seoul, at 11:18 p.m. Sunday.
Naver Webtoon Shuts Down 70 Overseas Piracy Sites Through …
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Naver Webtoon has successfully halted the operation of over 70 illegal overseas webtoon-sharing sites following legal proceedings in the United States, the company announced on Tuesday. The company recently filed a subpoena request with a U.S. court, seeking ...
Heroes Bring Back Puig, Sign 2 New Foreign Players
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The Kiwoom Heroes have reunited with former major league All-Star outfielder Yasiel Puig. The Heroes announced Tuesday that they have signed Puig to a one-year deal worth US$1 million. The Cuban outfielder, the 2014 National League All-Star with the Los Angeles Dodgers, first played for the Heroes in 2022.
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 ...
National Pension Recipients Hit 7 Million in November
SEJONG, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The national pension fund said Monday that the number of its recipients reached 7 million this month, marking the first time the milestone has been reached since its launch in 1988. “More than half of South Koreans aged 65 and above are currently receiving national pension,” the National Pension Service (NPS) said in a statement.
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 ...
Surge in Overseas Leaks of South Korea's Core Technologies …
SEOUL, Nov. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea has seen a dramatic rise in cases of overseas leaks involving its critical technologies, with 10 such incidents uncovered this year—five times more than in 2023, according to the National Investigation Headquarters (NIH) of the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) on Monday. Between January and October, the NIH detected 25 cases of overseas ...