[컨슈머와이드-복요한 기자] 이번 기사에서는 로맨스 스캠 범죄의 구체적인 의미와 규모 등을 정리했어요.로맨스 스캠은 카카오톡, 문자, 메신저를 통해 상대에 접근하며 이뤄지는 범죄로, 대한민국과 해외 다수국가에 피해자와 가해자가 공존합니다.최근 한국남성이 여자친구 사진을 이용해 스위스남성 상대로 범죄를 저지르다 검거된 사례가 있고, 본국 거주 나이지리아인이 대한민국 내 불법체류 중인 나이지리아인과 연계해 우리 여성 혹은 남성에 접근해 수차례에 걸쳐 거액을 탈취한 사례가 있어요.로맨스 스캠 범죄는 이전부터 메신저를 통해 미, 유럽, 아
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Lee Byeongjin , the vice president of Toyota Korea, said during a media event at the Toyota training academy on April 11, "We are targeting carbon neutralisation, not EV sales. Thus, the power train has got to differ according to the curren
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The rise in food costs at chicken franchises is burdening customers in the midst of delivery app companies claiming delivery fees are free. The price rise of Goobne and Popeyes on April 15 might lead to a price rise for the entire chicken f
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] At 10:30 a.m. on April 12, numerous consumers gathered at McDonald's Gangnam to purchase a Chunsik Pack. But some had to walk back home without Chunsik because it was sold out only after a few minutes. I didn't get to realize the Chunsik char
[Column-Oh Gyeongsook] Early morning, prior to sunrise, is the hour when the stars are most shiny. When did these stars appear there, and for how long did they shine on the earth and us? How can it keep the system orderly this long? How do nature and lives know timing and season, bear life, and main
Editor's Note: Lee Gaeho, the professor, is popular for In The Beginning. Lee Gaeho, the professor, has a chemistry BA at Yeongnam University, a Ph.D. in analytical chemistry at OSU, a Ph.D. at UIUC, and he was a visiting professor at IU. He is the director of the Korea Research Institute of Analyti
[Consumerwide - Jinil Kang Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The exhibition of Leiko Ikemura, "Light on the Horizon," is held at Heredium, an art space located in a former Oriental Development Company building, which is now being renovated as Heredium, in Daejeon Donggu. She's been known for her work o
[Consumerwide - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] MOUs to nurture ESG businesses and consumers involving donation campaigns for children with impairments are held in Korea.Lottecard is supporting young adult starups in the Seoul area and the Lottecard ESG campaign by signing a treaty with S
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The free delivery competition began among app providers in Korea as Baemin and Yogiyo responded to the free delivery service of Coupang Eats.The delivery fee is paid by the app providers; thus, it can be beneficial to consumers. Now, let's
[Consumerwide - Hayoung Chang Reporter/Yohan Bok Reporter] The financial industry is initiating new projects for ESG management while supporting small businesses with deposit and loan interest. Shinhan Financial Group is beginning the Wholehearted ESG Project Season 2, which is a strategy for energy
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] The Whopper discontinuation issue was hot on April 8 all day long due to an announcement from Burgerking, which says that Burgerking is going to stop selling the Whopper, which has 40 years of history. However, it was found out to be noisy
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] "I might just have died due to starting failure in the middle of driving. For this reason, I asked the official Audi Korea dealer, Teian Motors, for an investigation into the failure of the car. But then, Teian Motors haven't gotten me back
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] What would be the next step for Mr.A, the current executive member of Chanel Korea, after his crime case, in which he was suspected of sexual harassment of female staff for over a decade, was confirmed guilty? Meanwhile, Chanel Korea has no
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Yogiyo begins offering free delivery on April 5 for both single and group deliveries at a minimum purchase of 15,000 won after losing competition (3rd) from Coupangeats (2nd) due to the free delivery service. Besides, Yogiyo PassX offers fr
[Consumerwide - Youngchul Woo Reporter/ Yohan Bok Reporter] Due to the constant increase in single households, the distribution and home appliance industries are focusing on consumers of single households.Single households might take up to 39.6% by 2050 due to the constant increasing trend. Accordin
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Following the free delivery service of Coupangeats, Baemin has also announced free delivery. Yogiyo is offering 50% d/c for subsciption. This might be a good option for consumers focusing on delivery costs.On March 26, Coupangeats ranked se
[Consumerwide - HueSoung Jun Reporter / Yohan Bok Reporter] Today, you can enjoy even Starbucks coffee through Baemin, without delivery cost, with a condition of over 15,000 won OD (delivery service in groups for orders from similar locations). This is a good news for Starbucks lovers since they can
[컨슈머와이드-복요한 기자] IELTS 및 TOEFL 등 국제영어시험은 시험료가 비싸서 많은 수험생들이 독학을 하거나 인강, 학원을 등록해 어느 정도 레벨을 올린 뒤시험을 치르게 됩니다.독학할 경우, 중간 실력을 확인하기어려울 수 있는데, 무료 영어 레벨 테스트 앱이 도움이 될 수 있습니다.영국문화원에서 운영하는 'English Score'는 수험자에게 주요스킬, 스피킹, 라이팅 능력 테스트를 제공하고, 결과를 개인에게 보고해줍니다. 유료기능을 통해 회사, 기관에 세부 결과를 보고할 수도 있습니다.테스트 절차에서 유의할 점은 스피킹