SEOUL, Nov. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Kakao’s real-time bus-tracking feature, which displays vehicle locations with 10-centimeter accuracy, is delivering measurable time savings for riders — nearly two hours per month — according to a new academic study commissioned by the company. Kakao said on Nov. 20 that research teams from Seoul National University and KAIST analyzed [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — A new payment technology that allows bus passengers to board without tapping a card or phone has debuted in Seoul, in a pilot seen as a step toward a fully touch-free public transit system. Tmoney, the operator of South Korea’s dominant transit payment platform, said Monday it has activated its [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea pushes for wider adoption of Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) to prevent fatigue-related traffic accidents, truck and bus drivers are voicing growing unease over privacy intrusions and cost burdens. While most drivers and operators acknowledge the need for safer roads, many fear that DMS — which tracks [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Metro is offering the public a glimpse of the subway of tomorrow, unveiling an exhibition that blends artificial intelligence and accessibility-focused technology at Smart Life Week 2025, running through Oct. 2 at COEX. The showcase, designed under the theme “AI Station,” immerses visitors in a subway-like environment equipped with [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver announced Wednesday that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Uber Taxi, allowing its Naver Plus membership users to access Uber’s premium subscription service, Uber One, at no extra charge. Uber One, which Uber recently launched in Korea, offers benefits such as priority driver dispatch, cashback credits [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — On the eve of its maiden voyage, Seoul unveiled its long-awaited “Hangang Bus” on Wednesday, positioning the sleek new ferry service as both a commuter option and a lifestyle attraction along the capital’s iconic waterway. At an inauguration ceremony held at Yeouido Pier, Mayor Oh Se-hoon joined lawmakers and local [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Uber announced Tuesday that it will introduce its subscription-based membership program in South Korea next month, escalating competition in the country’s mobility market as rivals race to lock in loyal customers. At a press briefing in Seoul, Uber Taxi Korea head Song Jin-woo said the service, called Uber One, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The city of Seoul announced Sunday that it will introduce South Korea’s first fully driverless autonomous shuttle as early as late September, marking a milestone in the country’s push toward next-generation urban mobility. The 11-seat shuttle, developed by domestic start-up Autonomous AtoZ, was built from the ground up for self-driving purposes. [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is exporting its advanced intelligent transportation system (ITS) to Bangladesh, where chronic congestion and high accident rates have long plagued daily life in the capital and beyond. The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) announced Friday that it has opened Bangladesh’s first Traffic Management Center (TMC) in Dhaka, [...]
CHANGWON, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — At Hyundai Rotem’s test track in the southern city of Changwon last week, two K2 Black Panther tanks roared to life, spinning on the spot like soldiers in drill formation before surging down a straightaway at speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour on paved roads. The demonstration came [...]