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| July 11th, 2024 Korea Wellness News |
Welcome to our latest blog post, where we explore the exciting developments in Korea Wellness as of July 11, 2024.
Renowned for its innovation and holistic approach, Korea Wellness continues to set the pace in the global wellness industry.
In this post, we delve into the nation's newest AI-driven health monitoring systems, offering real-time insights that empower individuals to take charge of their well-being.
We also highlight the booming Korea Wellness tourism sector, attracting global visitors eager to experience traditional Korean practices like Hanbang and modern wellness retreats.
Furthermore, we discuss the government's increased funding for mental health services, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to wellness that includes mental, physical, and emotional health.
Join us as we uncover how Korea Wellness is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, setting a global standard.
Whether you're a wellness enthusiast, a healthcare professional, or simply curious about innovative health practices, this post provides valuable insights into the future of Korea Wellness.
Read on to discover how Korea Wellness is shaping the world of wellness today.
Wellness meets Galaxy Wearables
Samsung Electronics unveiled new wearable products at the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event, including the Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Buzz3 Pro, and Galaxy Buzz3, all of which focus on enhancing users' digital health experience with Galaxy AI capabilities.
The **Galaxy Ring** focuses on sleep analysis with cutting-edge sensor technology and is designed with an ultra-compact form factor that provides a comfortable fit. It is durable with a grade 5 titanium finish and 10ATM water resistance, and features a battery that lasts up to 7 days and a charging case with LED lights to keep you informed about your health.
The Galaxy Ring analyzes a variety of health metrics to support personalized healthcare, which can be easily viewed through the Samsung Health app. It provides various metrics such as movement during sleep, heart rate, and respiration rate to help users understand and improve their sleep habits.
The **Galaxy Watch Ultra** is built for durability and performance, optimized for outdoor fitness activities. The titanium frame and 10ATM water resistance allows for use in extreme environments, while the multi-sport tile feature lets you measure the results of a variety of workouts. The analytics feature uses AI technology to suggest personalized workout intensity.
The Galaxy Watch Ultra offers long battery life, with up to 100 hours of use in power saving mode and up to 48 hours of use in power saving mode during exercise. It also features sleep apnea protection and bioactive sensors to provide accurate health data.
**The Galaxy Buzz 3 Series delivers a new communication experience with real-time voice interpretation and optimized tones using AI. It supports convenient and high-quality calls with voice command functions and active noise canceling. The various designs are designed with the user's comfort in mind.
With these Galaxy wearables, Samsung aims to further enhance users' daily healthcare and wellness. The products will be rolled out globally starting on the 24th, with pre-sales starting on the 12th.
A new standard in wellness, a unique experience at hotels
As summer begins, the hotel industry is rolling out a variety of programs to create more unique and meaningful experiences for guests. Wellness and eco-friendly programs are particularly popular, offering guests opportunities to nourish both body and soul.
Walkerhill's diverse wellness programs
Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts offers a variety of wellness-themed walk programs for different age groups. This summer, the company has added a new program called "Coffee Ground Planter" to raise awareness of environmental protection. Guests can experience nature and eco-friendliness through the process of decorating pots made from coffee grounds and planting seeds. In addition, various programs such as 'Explanatory Forest Experience', 'Healing Forest', and 'Mind Care Yoga' are available, allowing guests to experience relaxation and healing in the forest.
Glad Hotel's special Nongshim snack package
Another hotel that stands out is Glad Hotel with its 'Breadmaker in Glad Package'. The package includes a one-night stay in a room and Nongshim's special snacks, the 'Breadmaker' series. This is a product that is often booked by foreign tourists as global interest in K-food has recently increased. Glad Hotel plans to offer a variety of collaboration products to provide guests with a special and colorful experience.
Recent trends in the hotel industry
The hotel industry is changing in the direction of providing special experiences for customers beyond just accommodation. Wellness and environmental programs are tailored to the lifestyles and interests of guests and cater to the needs of different age groups.
These diverse programs are also becoming an important criteria for hotel selection, and more hotels are striving to offer differentiated experiences.
50+ Centers with Wellness, Life Planning and Social Engagement in Seoul, Busan and Gwangju
50+ centers are important spaces in Seoul, Busan, and Gwangju that help older adults redesign their lives and participate in society. Through various programs, including the Seoul 50+ Foundation and Busan's 50+ Life Redesign University, 50+s can pursue healthy and vibrant lives through job support, life design education, and social contribution activities. In addition, Gwangju's Light Goal 50+ Center provides participants with new challenges and experiences through various club activities and social service projects.
SK magic breaks into global market with AI new products and wellness business
SK magic has been successfully reorganizing its business through AI new product development and wellness business since the appointment of CEO Kim Wan-sung. The company is aiming to improve profitability by withdrawing traditional products and organizing non-core businesses, and to expand its market at home and abroad. Along with the launch of its flagship products, including air purifiers and water purifiers utilizing AI technology, the company will also introduce AI-based innovative products in the wellness sector, including pets, silver care, and healthcare. The company also plans to accelerate growth in overseas markets, especially Malaysia, through localized products. With this strategy, SK magic aims to achieve an operating profit margin of 20% by 2028.
New Development Strategy for Korean Medicine, Emerging as a Leader in the Wellness Industry
The Korean Medical Association and the Korean Medicine Promotion Institute held a meeting with Representative George Yeon to explore various ways to strengthen the role of public health practitioners and enhance the global competitiveness of the Korean medicine industry. In particular, they emphasized the importance of Korean medicine and public affairs in medically underserved areas, and called for the improvement of a system to provide job training similar to that of public officials dedicated to health care, with the goal of stabilizing the provision of essential medical services in local communities.
He also called for the recognition of herbal physiotherapy for musculoskeletal disorders as a medical treatment benefit under workers' compensation insurance to ensure that patients can receive optimal herbal treatment. This is aimed at ensuring that patients with musculoskeletal disorders from industrial accidents can receive the treatment they need without burden.
In addition, to strengthen the global competitiveness of the herbal medicine industry, he proposed the establishment of a global talent development center in Gyeongsan City, seeking to play a leading role in the internationalization of herbal medicine and the convergence of biotechnology. This is part of a strategy to position herbal medicine as an important cornerstone of the wellness industry.
Representative George Yeon expressed his strong support for these proposals and said that he would strive to develop the industry in a win-win manner with the local community, which will set an important precedent for the industry to become a core part of the wellness industry in the future.
This Summer, a Natural Retreat for Wellness and Nutrition
This summer, let's leave the long rainy season and sweltering heat and head to the ecotourism hotspot of Noryeong. Nutong County, Gyeongbuk, is positioning itself as a healing mecca that makes the most of its natural beauty. In particular, the Nutong Birch Forest and the International Starry Sky Protection Park are very popular with tourists for their unique natural scenery.
Starlight and fireflies at the Yingyang International Starry Sky Reserve Park
The Nanyang International Starry Sky Reserve was recognized as Asia's first pristine night sky area, protecting the ecosystem by minimizing artificial light, and offering a beautiful night sky experience. The park offers fantastic views of stars and fireflies, and is a well-preserved natural resource, making it a great place for nighttime excursions.
When you need to heal, the Antelope Birch Forest
The Antelope Birch Forest is Korea's largest forest retreat, and it's been preserved in its pristine beauty. The white birch trees and crystal clear streams are a welcome respite from the heat, and the area is known for its trekking trails and photogenic spots. In recent years, it has been improving its infrastructure as an ecotourism destination to provide visitors with a convenient and enjoyable experience.
Conclusion
With its unique natural environment and abundant ecotourism resources, Antelope is a great place to spend your summer vacation. Here, you can enjoy wellness and healing at the same time, and experience the relaxation and peace of nature.
Wellness and plant-based diets: the choice for good health
We live in an age where we have easy access to delicious and nutritious food. But sometimes we wonder if our eating habits are really healthy. A recent Netflix movie, "Food makes you who you are: The Twin Experiment" shed some light on this. The documentary explored the impact of eating habits on health through an experiment with identical twins.
The researchers fed one of the twins an omnivorous diet and the other a plant-based diet for eight weeks and compared their health outcomes. The results showed that the group that ate a plant-based diet had a reduced risk of Alzheimer's and stroke, lower levels of bad cholesterol, and many other benefits.
Currently, there is a great deal of interest in developing alternatives to plant-based diets that are both delicious and healthy. Companies such as Shinsegae Food, Pulmuwon, Dongwon F&B, and CJ CheilJedang are expanding their plant-based alternative food brands and introducing a variety of products. These products are a healthy choice and are becoming increasingly popular among people who are concerned about sustainability and tomorrow.
Plant-based diets are expected to continue to evolve in the future, as they allow us to consider both the global environment and our personal health. We hope that you will continue to expand your interest and understanding of plant-based diets to take one more step towards healthy living.
K League Youth Leadership Training with Wellness
The Korea Professional Football Association recently held a 'Psychology and Game Analysis Training' for K-League youth coaches. The training was held via video conference to help improve the psychological stability and performance of youth players during their growing years. Experts from various fields, ranging from data scientists to psychologists, explained how to use data and provide emotional support for youth teams. The coaches reported that they gained insights into how to better communicate with players and train efficiently. The league plans to continue to support the professionalism and development of K-League youth through psychological training.
CJ's Challenge to Lead Wellness and AI Technology Innovation
CJ Group is focusing on wellness and research centered on AI technology. The AI Center, which was established for the first time, focuses on hyper-personalization and video production to strengthen innovative technologies. CJ is strengthening its leadership in AI technology by bringing in talent through external experts and collaborating with Seoul National University. CJ is also focusing on developing AI video systems in collaboration with CJ ENM, with the goal of applying AI in the entertainment industry. Based on its AI super-gap technology, CJ aims to establish a unique position in the global market and create Onlyone value.
Wellness and Digital Innovation, Technology to Protect Prenatal Health in Busan
A prenatal care device developed by 'Cubes,' an IoT-based smart solution company in Busan, has the ability to monitor the health status of the fetus in real time through its heartbeat. The device stores the fetal heart rate in the cloud and analyzes the health status through AI to provide the necessary information to pregnant women. It also has the ability to detect the risk of premature birth and immediately alert professionals to connect her with medical assistance. This technology is expected to contribute to improving the birth environment in Busan by reducing the anxiety of pregnant women and efficiently providing support related to childbirth.
Yeosu's maritime renaissance with wellness
Yeosu City is harmoniously promoting the preservation of the marine environment and the utilization of tourism resources through the 'Yeosu Bay Renaissance Mid- to Long-term Comprehensive Development Plan'. The plan seeks to turn the Yeosu Sea into a giant garden to increase income while promoting sustainable development. While protecting its pristine tidal flats and biodiversity-rich marine ecosystems, Yeosu aims to establish itself as a new tourist attraction by building new infrastructure related to wellness programs. By supporting modern lifestyles, such as workcations, Yeosu plans to strengthen its role as a forward-thinking city.
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The Witte Aslif class at Shinsegae Centum City in Busan was held under the theme of 'Wellness AcroYoga with Communication and Breathing', giving participants the opportunity to experience a toned body and comfortable performance. With the collaboration with leading French brands, Witte pursued the French premium lifestyle and introduced participants to a new wellness culture with the latest product experiences.
Olive Young's Quick Commerce Leap with Wellness
Olive Young's entry into the quick commerce market was a crucial turning point for the company, which is on the verge of reaching KRW 4 trillion in sales, to strengthen its omnichannel strategy. Olive Young is converging online and offline through quick commerce, including the 'Today's Dream' service, to provide customers with various products related to wellness faster and more efficiently. In particular, the company has recently expanded its services to rural areas, starting with Busan, and is strengthening customized services by region. As a result, Olive Young is taking the lead in proposing a healthy and convenient lifestyle through its omnichannel strategy.