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Study Finds Teachers in South Korea at Double the Risk of Work-Related Mental Illness

Study Finds Teachers in South Korea at Double the Risk of Work-Related Mental Illness

SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has revealed that teachers in South Korea face more than twice the risk of developing work-related mental illnesses compared to other civil servants, shedding light on a growing concern in the country’s education sector. The research, published in the latest issue of the international journal Occupational Medicine,

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Climate Change Tops Environmental Concerns in South Korea, Survey Finds

Climate Change Tops Environmental Concerns in South Korea, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant shift of public opinion, South Koreans have increasingly identified climate change as the most critical environmental issue facing their nation, according to a recent survey. The Korea Environment Institute (KEI) released its “2023 National Environmental Awareness Survey” on July 9, revealing a surge in concern about climate

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South Korean Home Shopping Channels Embrace AI-Powered Short-Form Content

South Korean Home Shopping Channels Embrace AI-Powered Short-Form Content

SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to capture the attention of younger consumers, South Korea’s home shopping industry is racing to produce short-form content, leveraging artificial intelligence to transform hour-long live broadcasts into bite-sized videos for mobile apps and YouTube. Leading the charge, Shinsegae Live Shopping announced on July 9 that it would

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In South Korea, Health-Conscious Drinkers Embrace Zero-Sugar and Non-Alcoholic Beverages

In South Korea, Health-Conscious Drinkers Embrace Zero-Sugar and Non-Alcoholic Beverages

SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that 7 out of 10 South Korean adults have tried zero-sugar or non-alcoholic beverages when drinking, signaling a significant shift in the country’s drinking culture towards healthier alternatives.  Lotte Members, a South Korean marketing solutions company, conducted a nationwide survey of 2,000 adults from May

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South Korea’s Efforts to Tackle ‘Korea Discount’ Face Long Road Ahead, Says Franklin Templeton

South Korea’s Efforts to Tackle ‘Korea Discount’ Face Long Road Ahead, Says Franklin Templeton

SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Global asset management firm Franklin Templeton has offered a cautiously optimistic assessment of the South Korean government’s efforts to address the so-called ‘Korea Discount’ – the persistent undervaluation of Korean stocks. While viewing the corporate value enhancement policies positively, the firm anticipates that tangible results may take time to materialize. 

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South Korea Trains Firefighters as Officiants to Honor Fallen Comrades

South Korea Trains Firefighters as Officiants to Honor Fallen Comrades

SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The National Fire Agency of South Korea announced on July 9 that it would launch its first specialized program to train officiants for memorial services or commemoration ceremonies for firefighters nationwide. Officiants, known as “jipryegwan” in Korean, are responsible for overseeing memorial services and commemorative events. This initiative aims to

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Samsung C&T Embraces Smart Home Integration with Matter Protocol

Samsung C&T Embraces Smart Home Integration with Matter Protocol

SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Samsung C&T Corporation, a major player in South Korea’s construction industry, is set to revolutionize home automation by introducing a service that controls various Internet of Things (IoT) devices from different brands through its proprietary home platform application, Homeniq. The construction division of Samsung C&T announced on July 9 that

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