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Samsung’s New TriFold Smartphone Sells Out Within Minutes on First Day in Korea

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics’ newest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z TriFold, appears poised for a strong debut after the first batch sold out within minutes of its release in South Korea on Friday, signaling robust early demand for the company’s most experimental form factor yet. According to the information technology industry, all

December 12, 2025 | Gadgets & Gizmos, Technology, Top News | 0 Comments

New Media Regulator Moves to Rein In Fake News With National Transparency Hub

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s newly created media regulator said Friday it will open a transparency center next year to confront the spread of online disinformation, signaling an aggressive shift in how the government intends to police digital content. The announcement came as the Korea Media Communications Commission (KMCC) delivered its first

December 12, 2025 | Policy and Regulation, Top News | 0 Comments

Newlyweds Are Disappearing in South Korea. The Next Generation May Follow.

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s newlywed population slipped below the one-million mark for the second year in a row in 2024, a symbolic threshold for a country already preoccupied with its demographic future. Government data released Friday show just 952,000 couples had been married for five years or less last year—a 2.3

December 12, 2025 | Culture & Trend, Lifestyle Statistics, Survey & Research, Top News | 0 Comments

Bill to Shift DMZ Authority to Seoul Draws Objections From U.N. Command

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — A proposal that would grant the South Korean government authority over civilian access to the Demilitarized Zone — long controlled by the United Nations Command — is facing resistance from key ministries in Seoul and from the U.S.-led command itself. Lawmakers from the governing Democratic Party introduced the bill

December 12, 2025 | Defense & Security, International Affairs, Policy and Regulation, Politics & Diplomacy, Top News | 0 Comments

Immersive Screens Double Their Box Office Share as Viewers Seek Premium Experiences

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — With nationwide theater attendance still sluggish, South Korean cinema operators are increasingly turning to high-tech “special formats” — such as 3D, 4D, and premium immersive auditoriums — to give moviegoers a reason to return. Megabox, one of the country’s major multiplex chains, said Wednesday that revenue from its premium technology

December 12, 2025 | Consumer Insights & Behavior, Culture & Trend, Entertainment, Top News | 0 Comments

Peace Without Reunification: Public Opinion in South Korea Shifts Toward Pragmatism

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — A large majority of South Koreans believe that maintaining peaceful coexistence with North Korea is more important than achieving reunification, according to a government survey released Thursday. The Unification Ministry’s poll found that 79.4 percent of respondents agreed that “peaceful coexistence without war is more important than reunification,” reflecting

December 12, 2025 | By the Numbers, Lifestyle Statistics, North Korea, Society, Survey & Research, Top News | 0 Comments

Latest Viral Snack Fuels Debate Over Coffee-Shop Labor Strain

SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — A nostalgia-themed snack sweeping South Korean coffee chains has ignited a broader debate about overworked part-time employees, as the inexpensive treat’s popularity collides with the realities of short-staffed shops and intricate preparation demands. The snack, ramyeon-ttang — a microwaved, sweet-and-savory fried noodle dish priced at 1,900 won — has become

December 12, 2025 | Culture & Trend, Lifestyle, Top News | 0 Comments