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Oct 24, 2014 · SEOUL, Oct. 18 (Korea Bizwire) –Ferrari, the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, has unveiled its first new supercar in 11 years, marking a significant moment in the company’s illustrious history. On October 17, at its headquarters in Maranello, Ferrari presented the F80, a limited-edition supercar that the company says will set new ...
S. Korea to Launch 3rd Military Spy Satellite in December
23 hours ago · SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea plans to launch its third military reconnaissance satellite in December, the state arms procurement agency said Wednesday, as part of efforts to bolster its surveillance capabilities on North Korea. A SpaceX rocket carrying the satellite is scheduled to lift off in the third or fourth week of …
UNESCO Establishes S. Korea-proposed Award for Global …
23 hours ago · The award will be given to two organizations or entities, with a prize of US$50,000 each, biennially starting in 2025, the ministry said. Global citizenship education refers to civic learning aimed at fostering global understanding of universal values, such as peace, human rights and cultural diversity, and the concept is included in the U.N ...
Seoul to Bury 94 Pct of Above-ground Railways Underground
23 hours ago · SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government on Wednesday announced a plan to bury 94 percent of the capital’s above-ground railway sections underground to create an extensive green space on the reclaimed land. Currently, Seoul has 71.6 kilometers of above-ground railway sections in six lines that run through 15 of the city’s autonomous administrative districts.
Visa-Free Access Leads to Sharp Rise in Illegal Overstays on Jeju ...
1 day ago · JEJU, Oct. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of foreign visitors overstaying their permitted duration on Jeju Island, South Korea’s popular tourist destination with visa-free entry, reached 11,191 as of June of this year, according to Ministry of Justice data released on October 22. The figure represents a 3.4% increase from last year’s 10,826 illegal residents, and marks significant jumps ...
Seoul Transforms Bridge Cafes Into Upscale Venues with Local …
1 day ago · SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on October 22 that four bridge-top cafes overlooking the Han River will reopen on October 24 following extensive renovations and partnerships with local coffee brands. The cafes, located on Hangang, Hannam, and Yangwha Bridges, have been completely redesigned through ...
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We created the Korea Bizwire with a simple motto: to be Korea-savvy to get ahead in the Asian age. Of late, Korea has come into the spotlight once again largely due to her dynamic cultural prowess — “Gangnam Style” by Psy is a typical example — but Korea is rich with other wonderful sources of pride, such as Korean cuisine, fashion ...
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Sep 27, 2014 · Returning Diva, Ailee’s “Don’t Touch Me” SEOUL, Sept. 27(Korea Bizwire) – Ailee dubbed as a Korean “Beyonce” came back with her third mini album and its title track “Don’t Touch Me” swept the No. 1 title in nine major music streaming sites in Korea including Melon, Genie, Mnet.com, Soribada and Bugs.
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SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed the emergence of a “new elderly” demographic in South Korea, characterized by higher income, better education, and shifting values regarding inheritance and self-perception of age. This trend, partly attributed to the baby boomer generation (born 1955-1963) entering their ...
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Nobel Prize Laureates Tout S. Korea’s ‘Remarkable’ Economic Rise, But Note Challenges Ahead. WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — This year’s Nobel economics prize laureates on Monday applauded South Korea’s economic rise, a key subject of their research, but pointed out a set of challenges ahead, including the fast-graying population of Asia’s fourth largest economy.