SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A low orbit satellite internet service is expected to be launched in South Korea next month, with global providers Eutelsat OneWeb and SpaceX preparing to introduce the next-generation internet access from space, industry sources said Tuesday. Eutelsat OneWeb, a subsidiary of the French business group Eutelsat, has already completed [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The founding family of Hyundai Motor Group has been selected by the U.S. publication Automotive News as a recipient of its Centennial Award for its contribution to the advancement of the global auto industry, according to the group Monday. Late founder Chung Ju-yung, Honorary Chairman Chung Mong-koo and Euisun [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor and Kia are accelerating their momentum in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East’s largest automotive market, by claiming the top two best-selling vehicles in the first half of 2025 — a region long dominated by Japanese brands like Toyota and Nissan. According to sales data released by Hyundai [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia has officially launched “The 2026 Carnival,” an updated version of its flagship large recreational vehicle (RV), aimed at strengthening its foothold in the high-demand family and leisure car market. The company began full-scale sales on Sunday. The refreshed model is offered in two powertrains — a 3.5-liter gasoline engine [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will develop its own next-generation Advanced Air Vehicle (AAV) capable of low-noise, eco-friendly, vertical and short takeoff and landing, aiming for a maiden flight in 2030 and mission demonstrations in 2031, the national space and aerospace agency said Thursday. The Korea Aerospace Administration unveiled the plan during [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean Air Co. said Thursday it has completed the first stage of a large-scale lounge renewal project at Incheon International Airport, introducing redesigned spaces to enhance the preflight experience for customers. The overhaul at the airport, South Korea’s main gateway west of Seoul, includes the fully renovated Miler Club [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Metro is appealing for commuter cooperation as it struggles to manage a flood of complaints over subway heating and cooling, with the vast majority concerning uncomfortably hot trains. From May to July this year, the operator received more than 340,000 temperature-related grievances — an average of 3,520 per [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s transport ministry said Wednesday it has introduced a new system with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) allowing air travelers from Incheon to Atlanta to connect to onward flights without having to reclaim and recheck their baggage. The ministry said it has begun implementing an international remote [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Wednesday the company, together with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), will showcase an exhibition by artist Tavares Strachan as part of the automaker’s ongoing partnership with the U.S. museum. The exhibition, titled “Tavares Strachan: The Day Tomorrow Began,” will open Oct. 12 [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — In response to growing demand for enhanced comfort at a more affordable price point, South Korean airlines are increasingly introducing ‘premium economy’ seating, positioned between economy and business class. This new seating option provides more spacious accommodations and upgraded services, catering to passengers seeking better value without the high cost [...]