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Retail Industry Rides Baseball Fever for Revenue Boost |
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| Source: Trendy Newspaper | |
| Professional baseball fans exceeded 10 million for the first time last year, and ticket sales were brisk during the recent pilot games. This surge is pushing the retail industry to capitalize on the enthusiasm by offering baseball-themed merchandise, ranging from jerseys and cheering tools to everyday goods. | |
| Discounts and Special Offers: The industry is also launching significant baseball-themed promotions, including the KBO Leg bread release timed with the start of the new professional baseball season. | |
Dark Tourism: Foreigners Drawled to Korea’s Historic Demonstrations |
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| Source: Chosun Ilbo | |
| The demonstrations in Korea are becoming a fascinating attraction for tourists. Sometimes likened to passionate K-Pop concerts, these rallies showcase the energy and order of the crowd. Local guides and businesses are capitalizing on this by offering special packages, including taxi rides to demonstration sites and rooms with a view of the rallies. However, the experience can be overwhelmingly bitter for some tourists. | |
Success Story: Elderly Koreans Flock to Private Taxi Industry |
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| Source: The Korean Economy | |
| With an aging population, interest in private taxis among the elderly is skyrocketing. The number of elderly people (aged 65 and above) obtaining taxi licenses has increased significantly over the past few years, with a 17.8% rise from 2021 to 2023. The comparatively low initial investment and the rising value of taxi licenses are driving this trend. | |
Local Governments Lure Evacuation Facilities to Boost Economy |
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| Source: The East Asia Daily | |
| To combat declining populations, local governments and NGOs are aggressively wooing evacuation facilities. Gyeongbuk Nutrition Army is set to welcome 40 Myanmar refugees soon. While these facilities bring economic benefits, there are growing concerns about diminishing social harmony and unintended repercussions for residents. | |
Ulsan Cracks Down on Traffic Offenses with Unmanned Cameras |
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| Source: Ulsan Daily | |
| Traffic enforcement in Ulsan is prioritizing unmanned camera systems, accounting for 40% of the annual budget. However, financial concerns arise as local governments cover the operational costs, and penalties collected are returned to the state treasury. | |
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