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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 [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Most athletes good enough to compete in an Olympic Games dream of winning a gold medal. Saying, “I want to win a silver medal!” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as declaring, “My goal is to win a gold medal and nothing less!” South Korean weightlifter Park [...]
SEOUL, July 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A new dessert trend dubbed “Dubai Chocolate” has taken South Korea by storm, particularly among the younger generation, leading to shortages and even a burgeoning resale market. Originally referring to products from the UAE-based brand Figs Dessert Chocolatier, Dubai Chocolate features a filling of kadayif (a thin Middle Eastern noodle) [...]
SEOUL, July 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The inaugural Esports World Cup (EWC) in Saudi Arabia has emerged as a successful international gaming event, particularly in the League of Legends (LoL) category, despite facing numerous controversies over its execution. According to esports statistics website Escharts, the LoL final between T1 and Top Esports (TES) on July 8 [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study has revealed that the average smoothie sold in Seoul contains as much sugar as 17 cubes, raising concerns about the health implications of these popular beverages. The Seoul Research Institute of Public Health and Environment announced on July 8 the results of its analysis of 93 different [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — Lisa of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK and Jimin of boy group BTS have entered the U.S. Billboard’s Hot 100 main songs chart with their new solo singles. Billboard said on X, formerly Twitter, Monday (U.S. time) that Lisa’s “Rockstar” and Jimin’s “Smeraldo Garden Marching Band” featuring Loco debuted at [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — The LG Twins and the Doosan Bears will temporarily relocate to the main Olympic stadium in southern Seoul while their current baseball stadium undergoes reconstruction, Seoul officials said Tuesday. As part of Seoul’s broader construction plan to transform the Jamsil area into a major sports and entertainment district, the [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a recent episode of SBS’s popular reality show “My Ugly Duckling,” viewers witnessed an unexpected scene: celebrities Lee Dong-gun, Kim Jong-kook, and Lee Sang-min nervously entering a plastic surgery clinic. This moment marks a significant shift in how South Korean entertainment figures approach the once-taboo subject of cosmetic procedures. [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a remarkable shift from the traditional image of struggling comic artists, webtoon creators in South Korea are now emerging as some of the highest-paid professionals in the creative industry. Some star webtoon artists are even purchasing buildings in Seoul’s affluent Gangnam district and driving sports cars, signaling a dramatic [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Hong Myung-bo, the newly named head coach of the South Korean men’s national football team, is the ideal fit for the job given his tactical philosophy and leadership skills, the sport’s top technical official said Monday. Lee Lim-saeng, technical director for the Korea Football Association (KFA), detailed the reasons [...]