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 ...
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.
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 ...
Kia Agrees to Supply PV5 Electric Cargo Vehicles to DHL Korea …
SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia Corp. said Thursday it has signed a tentative agreement with DHL Korea Ltd. to supply its PV5 mid-sized electric cargo vehicles to the logistics firm from 2026. Under the memorandum of understanding signed Wednesday, Kia will begin supplying the PV5, the first in the company’s electric purpose built …
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 …
'Harbin,' Fresh, Visually Alluring Film about Korean Independence ...
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The assassination of Ito Hirobumi, Japan’s first prime minister and resident-general of Korea, by the iconic Korean independence activist Ahn Jung-geun in 1909 is a historical moment familiar to most Koreans. The period drama film “Harbin” infuses this event with cinematic imagination, transforming it into a spy thriller.
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 …
Samsung Galaxy Tops Korea’s 2024 Top 100 Brands Amid Rising …
SEOUL, Dec. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung Galaxy secured the top spot in the 2024 Korea’s Top 100 Brands list, with a Brand Stock Top Index (BSTI) score of 940, according to BrandStock, a leading brand valuation firm. Despite ongoing global economic challenges driven by geopolitical tensions like the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Iran conflict, Samsung maintained its …
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 ...
Female Artists Dominate YouTube Korea’s Top Music Charts in 2024
SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Female artists claimed nine of the top 10 spots on YouTube Korea’s most popular songs list this year, marking a significant milestone for women in the Korean music industry. YouTube announced its domestic trends list on December 12, highlighting the year’s notable topics, creators, popular songs, and trending Shorts content.