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Twitch Exodus Fuels Rapid Growth of Rival Streaming Platform CHZZK in South Korea

SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) –In the aftermath of Twitch’s withdrawal from South Korea, a staggering 1.84 million users have migrated to the upstart live streaming service CHZZK, according to a report released on April 18 by data analytics firm IGAWorks. The report, which analyzed trends across major personal broadcasting apps from December 2023 to

April 19, 2024 | Consumer Insights & Behavior, Technology, Top News | 0 Comments

Reading Crisis Deepens in South Korea as 6 in 10 Adults Didn’t Pick Up a Book Last Year

SEOUL, Apr. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – A stark decline in reading habits has gripped South Korea, with nearly 6 out of 10 adults failing to read a single book over the past year, according to the results of a government survey released on April 18. The 2023 National Reading Survey conducted by the Ministry of Culture,

April 19, 2024 | National, Social Affairs, Top News | 0 Comments

Organizers Cancel Controversial Adult Festival in South Korea After Venue Struggles

SEOUL, April 19 (Korea Bizwire) – In a culmination of mounting challenges, the organizers of a provocative adult entertainment festival featuring Japanese porn stars have decided to cancel the controversial event scheduled for this week in South Korea. PlayJoker, the company behind the “2024 KXF The Fashion” festival, announced the cancellation through social media, expressing

April 19, 2024 | Culture & Society, Top News | 0 Comments

Dwindling Population Crisis Grips South Korea’s Rural Towns

SEOUL, Apr. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Faced with a stark decline in birth rates and an aging population exacerbated by an exodus to cities like Seoul, rural towns across South Korea are scrambling to reverse the trend of dwindling populations with a raft of creative policies aimed at luring new residents. The strategies broadly fall into

April 19, 2024 | National, Social Affairs, Top News | 0 Comments

Most South Koreans Want Friendly Ties With China Despite Frictions, Survey Finds

SEOUL, Apr. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – While more than half of South Koreans believe that relations with China have become strained or adversarial in recent times, an overwhelming majority still hopes the two countries can maintain friendly and cooperative ties going forward, according to the results of a poll released on April 18. The survey of

April 19, 2024 | International Affairs, National, Social Affairs, Survey & Research, Top News | 0 Comments

Seoul Launches ‘Goodbye Plastic’ Campaign Highlighting Whales’ Plight Ahead of Earth Day

SEOUL, Apr. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – With Earth Day approaching on April 22, the Seoul metropolitan government has unveiled a “Goodbye Plastic Seoul” campaign aimed at raising awareness about the suffering of whales caused by plastic waste, officials announced on April 18. Beginning on April 19, an augmented reality (AR) exhibition at the Cheonggyecheon Stream will

April 19, 2024 | Animals & Pets, Environment, Lifestyle, National, New Product and Service, Top News | 0 Comments

Coastal Regions in South Korea Grapple With Marine Litter, Study Shows

HONGSEONG, Apr. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Coastal areas in South Chungcheong Province are struggling with marine debris scattered along shorelines, according to a new distribution map released on April 18 by the Chungcheong Research Institute. The researchers surveyed 190 locations along the mainland coasts last year and graded the level of pollution from 0 to 9

April 19, 2024 | Environment, National, Survey & Research, Top News | 0 Comments