DAEGU, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — At the 2025 International Fire Safety Expo in Daegu, South Korea, Hyundai Motor Group and the National Fire Agency unveiled a next-generation unmanned firefighting vehicle, drawing significant attention for its autonomous precision and disaster-response capabilities. The vehicle—developed by Hyundai Rotem and based on the multi-purpose unmanned platform HR-Sherpa—is designed [...]
SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — General Motors’ South Korean unit has announced plans to sell off domestic service centers and production facilities, fueling renewed speculation that the Detroit-based automaker may be preparing to wind down its presence in the country. On Thursday, GM Korea informed employees of its decision to divest nine company-owned service [...]
SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The Genesis GV70 sport utility vehicle has been recognized by top automotive publications in the United States and Canada as one of the best premium sport utility vehicles (SUVs) on the market, Genesis said Thursday. The independent premium auto brand of South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group recently held an [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — A South Korean research team has unveiled a new software tool that securely deletes personal information stored in vehicle systems, aiming to mitigate privacy risks associated with secondhand car sales. Dankook University announced Wednesday that it has developed the “ACAT Privacy” program in partnership with vehicle forensics firm CP6. [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) — GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co., said Wednesday it will dispose of non-core assets and directly managed service centers as part of its efforts to sustain operations amid weak demand for its vehicles. In response to a rapidly evolving industry landscape and global business [...]
SEOUL, May 28 (Korea Bizwire) – Leading South Korean aerospace and defense companies presented next-generation unmanned and naval combat technologies at the 2025 International Maritime Defense Industry Exhibition (MADEX) in Busan on Wednesday. Korean Air Co. has showcased its artificial intelligence (AI) powered micro unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), medium-altitude UAVs and a mock-up of the [...]
SACHEON, South Korea, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) — Acting President Lee Ju-ho said Tuesday the government will provide unsparing support to the aerospace industry. Lee made the remark during a ceremony marking the inaugural Aerospace Day at the headquarters of the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) in Sacheon, 291 kilometers southeast of Seoul. “The government will [...]
SEOUL, May 27 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea’s aviation industry braces for structural shifts and intensifying competition, domestic airlines are increasingly pursuing exclusive international routes to differentiate themselves and tap into niche travel markets, industry data shows. As of May 2025, Korean carriers operate 76 international routes without overlap from other domestic airlines — [...]
YEONGJONGDO, South Korea, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Volkswagen has officially launched its full-size Atlas SUV in the South Korean market for the first time, signaling a renewed push to bolster its position amid declining sales. At a media event held on May 26 at Studio Paradise in Yeongjongdo, Volkswagen Korea introduced the new Atlas, [...]
SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Mobis Co. has filed more than 7,500 patents over the past three years to strengthen its global competitiveness through proprietary technologies in future mobility and electrification, according to the company Monday. The company, the auto parts affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, announced the figures during its annual in-house [...]