Korea Bizwire, Author at Be Korea-savvy | Page 117 of 299
Seoul Introduces Special “Vending Machine” Donating Money with Recycled Waste

Seoul Introduces Special “Vending Machine” Donating Money with Recycled Waste

SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) – A special “vending machine” designed to collect donations for animal welfare or other causes has been installed in Seoul. On June 16, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it set up the reverse vending machine that accepts cans, PET, paper and glass bottles for recycling on a street in the [...]

Pantech Gets Chance to Rebuild Its Business Escaping from Liquidation

Pantech Gets Chance to Rebuild Its Business Escaping from Liquidation

SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A court decision that gave approval to a local consortium’s bid to acquire Pantech will likely give the embattled handset maker an opportunity to rebuild its business after its recent sale attempts fell through due to lack of interest, market watchers said Wednesday. The Seoul Central District Court on [...]

Financial Regulator Cracks Down on DMB-watching Drivers

Financial Regulator Cracks Down on DMB-watching Drivers

SEOUL, June 16 (Korea Bizwire) – From August, drivers who cause traffic accidents while manipulating or watching DMB will receive penalty increases of 10 percent against their responsibility for the accident. In addition, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) will add 15 percent more responsibility on drivers who cause accidents in safety zones that protect those vulnerable [...]