SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Metro is offering the public a glimpse of the subway of tomorrow, unveiling an exhibition that blends artificial intelligence and accessibility-focused technology at Smart Life Week 2025, running through Oct. 2 at COEX. The showcase, designed under the theme “AI Station,” immerses visitors in a subway-like environment equipped with [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Unionized workers at 15 airports nationwide, including the nation’s main Incheon International Airport, launched an indefinite strike Wednesday, raising concerns of possible disruptions to air travel ahead of the Chuseok holiday period. The general strike began at 6 a.m. at airports across the country, involving unions representing about 15,000 [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – Hyundai Motor Co. said Wednesday it has begun sales of the Ioniq 6 N, its first high-performance electric vehicle (EV) sedan and the second electrified model under the company’s N brand. The Ioniq 6 N is equipped with front and rear motors that deliver a combined maximum output of [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea and the United States have reaffirmed a fundamental principle to avoid manipulating exchange rates and to monitor the “stability” of the foreign exchange (FX) market, Seoul’s finance ministry said Wednesday. The two countries have agreed to “avoid manipulating exchange rates or the international monetary system to prevent [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Kakao Mobility said Tuesday it has begun offering real-time taxi-hailing services in Guam through its Kakao T app, expanding its overseas footprint in mobility services. Travelers can book rides in Guam via the “Travel” tab in the Kakao T app, while international users can access the service through Kakao’s [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver announced Wednesday that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Uber Taxi, allowing its Naver Plus membership users to access Uber’s premium subscription service, Uber One, at no extra charge. Uber One, which Uber recently launched in Korea, offers benefits such as priority driver dispatch, cashback credits [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — McDonald’s Korea said Tuesday that sales of its regionally inspired menu items, launched under the “Taste of Korea” initiative, have topped 30 million units. The project, introduced to highlight premium domestic ingredients, aims to deliver fresh, distinctive flavors to customers while securing stable sales channels for local farms. Over [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics is set to complete the stock market listing of its Indian subsidiary as early as October, a move that could raise nearly 1.8 trillion won ($1.3 billion) and significantly bolster the company’s balance sheet. The South Korean manufacturer said Tuesday its board approved the sale of a [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung C&T has taken a tangible step toward reimagining urban housing with the completion of a “Next Home” test bed in Yongin, south of Seoul. The three-story, 554-square-meter facility showcases technologies designed to break away from the rigid apartment layouts that have long dominated South Korea’s housing market. Instead, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Korea Bizwire) — Naver Corp.’s sudden move to acquire Dunamu, operator of the global cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, has sent shock waves through South Korea’s technology sector, raising questions about the search giant’s long-term strategy and corporate governance. The deal, announced six months after founder Lee Hae-jin’s return as chairman of Naver’s board, is [...]