Archive for the 'korea' Tag
Korean Women Are Jumping The Gender Gap, Too
We often mention successful American women who successfully cross the gender gap into the man’s world of business. What about women in other countries? Korea leads a traditional “man’s world,” and Lee Bok-hui has found a way across that gap and raise attention for her invention. Lee Bok-hui used to wonder what happened to all [...]
A Scratch and Sniff Business Suit
Neatorama: According to Marc Abrahams, the founder of the Ig Nobel Prize and the Annals of Improbable Research, some Korean businessmen own special suits that emit a pleasant aroma when rubbed. These suits allow the owners to remain fresh after very long days at work and play
Korean Karate Master Chops it Up on eBay
Koreak JoongAng Daily: The online auction site eBay is providing a global market for one-man businesses in Korea. According to eBay, which boasts over 94 million active users, the total amount of goods it sold last year was $62 billion, more than $2,000 every second. Cho Sung-hwan, a 35-year old karate master-turned-businessman, chalked up $150,000 [...]
