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Railway Workers Launch Work-to-rule Protest; Subway Services Delayed

Railway Workers Launch Work-to-rule Protest; Subway Services Delayed

SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Railway workers launched a “work-to-rule” protest Monday, causing delays in subway services in the capital area, railway officials said. The labor slowdown was launched by the Korean Railway Workers’ Union to demand higher pay and a bigger workforce, with plans to begin an indefinite general strike early next month. [...]

Seoul Seeks to Hire Foreigners as Village Bus Drivers

Seoul Seeks to Hire Foreigners as Village Bus Drivers

SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government said Monday it will push to hire foreigners as “maeul” bus drivers to cope with a chronic manpower shortage in the transportation sector. Maeul buses, or village buses in English, operate on very short routes within local areas to connect residents to nearby major bus [...]

Seoul to Ban E-Scooters from High-Risk Streets in First-of-Kind Safety Measure

Seoul to Ban E-Scooters from High-Risk Streets in First-of-Kind Safety Measure

SEOUL, Nov. 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on November 5 that it will become the first city in South Korea to designate “scooter-free zones” on streets with high accident risks, marking a significant shift in urban mobility management. The city will also begin immediate towing of illegally parked e-scooters, with municipal officials, [...]

South Korea Expands On-Demand Bus Service to Aid Elderly Mobility

South Korea Expands On-Demand Bus Service to Aid Elderly Mobility

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – In a collaborative effort to improve access to public transportation for older residents in underserved areas, South Korean authorities and industry leaders have joined forces to expand a Demand-Responsive Transport (DRT) bus system.  On October 14, the National Police Agency, the National Association of Mayors, and Hyundai Motor signed a [...]

Seoul Launches South Korea’s First Nighttime Self-Driving Taxis

Seoul Launches South Korea’s First Nighttime Self-Driving Taxis

SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul is set to introduce the country’s first nighttime self-driving taxi service in the bustling Gangnam district starting September 26. The service will be accessible through Kakao T, the same popular ride-hailing app used for conventional taxis. According to Seoul city officials, the autonomous taxis will operate from 11 p.m. [...]

South Korean City Unveils High-Tech Bus Shelters with IoT Capabilities

South Korean City Unveils High-Tech Bus Shelters with IoT Capabilities

DONGHAE, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The coastal city of Donghae in Gangwon Province has launched a series of smart bus shelters equipped with Internet of Things (IoT) technology, marking a significant upgrade to its public transportation infrastructure.  City officials announced on September 11 that the new shelters, which go beyond traditional waiting areas, are designed [...]

Gyeonggi’s Unionized Bus Drivers Call off Planned Strike after Wage Deal

Gyeonggi’s Unionized Bus Drivers Call off Planned Strike after Wage Deal

SUWON, South Korea, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — A powerful union of bus drivers in Gyeonggi Province, which surrounds Seoul, called off a strike planned for Wednesday after reaching a last-minute wage hike agreement with their employers before dawn. The union, which has about 90 percent of city and intercity bus drivers in the nation’s [...]

South Korea Moves to Tighten Laws on Electric Scooters After Celebrity Incident

South Korea Moves to Tighten Laws on Electric Scooters After Celebrity Incident

SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – In the wake of heightened safety concerns, partly sparked by an incident involving Suga, a member of the K-pop group BTS, South Korean lawmakers are pushing for stricter regulations on the use of personal mobility devices (PMDs) such as electric scooters and kickboards. Several bills have been introduced in the [...]

Hyundai Rotem Secures Record Backlog in Rail Sector, Eyes Global Expansion

Hyundai Rotem Secures Record Backlog in Rail Sector, Eyes Global Expansion

SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Rotem, a leading South Korean railway equipment manufacturer, has reported a record-breaking order backlog in its rail division, securing approximately eight years of work ahead. The company is now setting its sights on additional high-speed rail contracts while reinforcing its production facilities to ensure timely deliveries.  As of the [...]