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Surveillance Streetlights in Wonju Prove Effective in Crime Prevention and Investigation

Surveillance Streetlights in Wonju Prove Effective in Crime Prevention and Investigation

WONJU, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Surveillance-equipped streetlights in Wonju, South Korea, are playing a pivotal role in crime prevention and resolution, including providing crucial evidence in a recent sexual assault case. According to city officials on Friday, footage from a security camera embedded in a streetlight in the Dange-dong area earlier this year was instrumental [...]

Changwon to End Public Delivery App ‘Nubigo’ After 21 Months

Changwon to End Public Delivery App ‘Nubigo’ After 21 Months

CHANGWON, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – Changwon City announced on Friday that it will discontinue the operation of its public delivery app, Nubigo, on November 30, just 21 months after its official launch in February 2023. Developed and managed by private firm Smart Market Service Co. with promotional support from the city, Nubigo was introduced as [...]

Christmas Decorations Spark Parking Demand Surge Near Seoul’s Top Department Stores

Christmas Decorations Spark Parking Demand Surge Near Seoul’s Top Department Stores

SEOUL, Nov. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – As Seoul’s major department stores unveil their elaborate Christmas decorations, demand for nearby parking has surged, according to car-sharing platform Socar. Between November 1 and 20, parking ticket transactions near five major department stores within 500 meters surpassed the total for all of November last year, with viewership of parking [...]

Fitch Ratings confirms Iveco Group Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook

Fitch Ratings confirms Iveco Group Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at ‘BBB-’ with a stable outlook

Turin, 22nd November 2024. Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) announces that on 22nd November 2024 Fitch Ratings confirmed Iveco Group a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘BBB-’. The outlook is stable. Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) is the home of unique people and brands that power your business and mission to advance a more sustainable society. The eight [...]

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions wins 2024 Edison Patent Award

BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions wins 2024 Edison Patent Award

A team of BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) and Heesung Catalysts Corporation (HCC) scientists was recently awarded a 2024 Edison Patent Award by the Research & Development Council of New Jersey for an innovative Three-Way Conversion Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Trap technology for fuel-cut NOx control in gasoline vehicles. ISELIN, N.J., Nov. 22, 2024 [...]

Captivision Completes Major Project in Seoul with Lotte Group

Captivision Completes Major Project in Seoul with Lotte Group

Developed by Lotte Construction, COEX Magok Le-West is Seoul’s largest mixed-use convention center MIAMI and SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 22, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – Captivision Inc. (“Captivision” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CAPT), a pioneer manufacturer of architectural media glass and innovative LED solution provider, today announced the successful completion of its transparent architectural media glass installation at [...]

South Korean Scholar Condemns China’s Claims on Kimchi’s Origins

South Korean Scholar Condemns China’s Claims on Kimchi’s Origins

SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – On “Kimchi Day,” celebrated on November 22, Professor Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women’s University criticized some Chinese social media users for promoting kimchi as their own cultural heritage, labeling the activity as “cultural theft.” In a social media post, Seo revealed he had reviewed numerous videos on Chinese platforms tagged [...]

South Korea Celebrates Kimchi Day with Nationwide Festivals Promoting Tradition and Local Agriculture

South Korea Celebrates Kimchi Day with Nationwide Festivals Promoting Tradition and Local Agriculture

IMSIL & SAMCHEOK, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – November 22 marked Kimchi Day in South Korea, with major agricultural regions hosting festivals to honor the country’s iconic dish and support local farmers. In Jeollabuk-do’s Imsil County, the 9th Imsil Crunchy Kimchi Festival transformed the Imsil Cheese Theme Park into a hub of kimchi-making activities. Visitors prepared [...]