SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s demand for hydrogen fuel in the mobility sector jumped 64 percent in 2024 from a year earlier, driven by the increasing number of hydrogen buses in the country, data showed Friday. The country’s hydrogen fuel demand in the mobility sector reached 9,499 tons this year, compared with [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Korea Bizwire) — The futuristic Tesla Cybertruck has officially made its debut in South Korea, with renowned singer Kim Junsu receiving the country’s first fully registered vehicle, sparking widespread attention online. On December 26, multiple online forums and blogs celebrated the arrival of the Cybertruck, described as “South Korea’s first officially delivered Cybertruck.” [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co’s mid-size SUV Santa Fe and Kia Corp’s EV3 entry-level electric vehicle (EV) were included among the safest cars in this year’s government automobile safety evaluation, the transport ministry said Wednesday. The Hyundai and Kia models, along with Mercedes-Benz’s E200 and Volvo’s S60 sedans, received the highest [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The transport ministry said Tuesday it will launch an aviation seatbelt awareness campaign to prevent turbulence-related accidents during flights, amid the year-end travel season, currently under way. The campaign, running from Wednesday through Feb. 2, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of turbulence during flights and the importance [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — In 2024, South Korea’s import car market has shifted from its traditional “Big Four” structure to a “Big Three,” driven by Tesla’s remarkable sales growth. BMW and Mercedes-Benz continued their rivalry for the top spot, while Tesla secured third place for the first time with sales nearly doubling from 2023. [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – A record number of vehicles have been recalled in South Korea this year due to manufacturing defects, according to data released by the Korea Transportation Safety Authority’s Auto Recall Center on December 22. The center reported that 5,142,988 vehicles across 1,684 models underwent recalls in 2024, tripling last year’s figure [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The Kia Carnival has set a new annual sales record in its 26-year history, thanks to surging demand for its hybrid model. Kia announced on December 22 that the Carnival’s global sales from January to November reached 157,336 units, surpassing the previous high of 155,433 units set in 2002. With [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – Kia has globally debuted its compact SUV, Syros, in India, marking a significant step in its strategy to expand its presence in emerging markets, the company announced on December 22. Named after the Greek island of Syros, the vehicle aims to embody a blend of tradition and modernity. Sales of [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea braces for its coldest winter yet, electric vehicle (EV) owners are expressing growing frustration over significant drops in driving range during frigid weather. Online forums have been buzzing with complaints, with many surprised by how much their EV range decreases compared to summer. Questions about efficient [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — The average commuting time for South Korean workers is over 70 minutes per day, but those in the wider Seoul area need to spend nearly 10 more minutes each day to commute, the statistics agency said Friday. The national average commuting time came to 73.9 minutes in 2024, while [...]