SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Nearly 1 out of 5 imported vehicles in South Korea were battery-powered ones in the January-April period despite slowing sales of electric vehicles (EVs) globally, industry data showed Friday. In the first four months, registrations of pure EVs jumped to 13,863 units from 5,417 during the same period of [...]
WASHINGTON, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Officials of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) expressed expectations for greater space cooperation with South Korea on Thursday, as the two countries are widening the scope of their alliance beyond its longstanding security focus. Mark Clampin, NASA’s astrophysics division director, and John Wisniewski, a NASA scientist [...]
SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean airlines said Friday they will lower fuel surcharges on international routes next month to reflect a recent decline in jet fuel prices. Starting June 1, the surcharge for one-way tickets on Korean Air Co.’s international routes will be lowered to the range of 18,200 won-144,100 won (US$13-$106), [...]
SEOUL, May 16 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul city government said Thursday it will introduce a daily transit pass for tourists in July, offering unlimited access to the city’s subways and buses for a temporary period in the latest move to enhance the city’s competitiveness as a global tourist spot. The Seoul metropolitan government said [...]
SEOUL, May 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Korean Air has been honored for its first class in-flight dining by a prestigious travel publication, highlighting the airline’s dedication to elevating the culinary experience at 35,000 feet. The carrier was named the recipient of the Best First Class Catering award at the 2024 Leisure and Lifestyle Travel Awards presented [...]
SEOUL, May 14 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia Corp., South Korea’s second-largest automaker, on Tuesday announced the release of a redesigned and upgraded version of its EV6 electric vehicle, which was first introduced in 2021. The revamped crossover SUV features a fresh design and is equipped with a fourth-generation 84 kWh battery and an advanced infotainment [...]
SEOUL, May 14 (Korea Bizwire) – A South Korean highway employee who pioneered the use of color-coded lane markers at highway exits over a decade ago has been awarded one of the country’s highest civilian honors. On May 11, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety held a Government Innovation Awards ceremony, bestowing honors on six [...]
SEOUL, May 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation, which operates subway lines 1 through 8 in Seoul, announced that it is installing bird spikes to prevent pigeons from perching and anti-collision facilities to protect wild birds. This move aims to block pigeon entry into stations while safeguarding avian wildlife. According to the [...]
SEOUL, May 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Within Hyundai Motor Company, there is a growing perception that Audi customers are starting to buy Genesis models, according to industry sources on May 12. This assessment is backed by more than just surface-level sales figures. Some imported car brands, unable to withstand the Genesis onslaught, are downsizing operations in [...]
SEOUL, May 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The industry ministry said Friday it has inked a memorandum of understanding with Airbus SE for the European aerospace giant to launch a new research and development (R&D) center in South Korea. Industrial Policy Director General Lee Seung-ryeol reached the agreement during his meeting with Francisco Segura, the chief [...]