SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday it has signed an initial pact with a Saudi Arabian foundation for cooperation in a smart city project. The South Korean automotive group and Misk Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a partnership in a Saudi Arabian smart city project and to [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – In an innovative approach to environmental conservation, DL E&C, a major South Korean construction company, has introduced urban beekeeping at one of its construction sites, the company announced on September 30. This marks the first instance of a domestic construction firm establishing an urban apiary to promote biodiversity. The pilot [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – GS E&C, a leading South Korean construction firm, announced on September 24 the development of an artificial intelligence-powered translation program called Xi Voice to facilitate communication with foreign workers at construction sites. The innovative tool, designed to address the challenges of a multilingual workforce, can convert spoken Korean into text [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – The disparities in South Korea’s apartment market are becoming increasingly pronounced, with a widening gap between the capital region and other parts of the country, according to a recent report on real estate auctions. Data released on September 9 by GG Auction, a specialist in foreclosure and public auction information, [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Taihan Cable & Solution Co., South Korea’s second-biggest cable company, said Tuesday it has completed building a fiber optic cable plant in Kuwait to expand into the Middle East market. Under a partnership with local builder Rank General Trading and Contracting Co., Taihan Cable has built the plant, the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – A new study has revealed the stark reality of homeownership in South Korea’s capital, where the average family would need to save their entire income for over a decade to afford a mid-priced apartment. According to data from KB Real Estate Data Hub released on September 3, a household with [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea grapples with shifting demographics and evolving living patterns, major construction companies are introducing innovative apartment designs that allow residents to easily modify their living spaces. On August 31, industry leaders showcased new floor plans that break from traditional layouts, offering adaptable structures that can be customized to [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –In a bold move that could redefine urban living, Samsung C&T’s construction division announced on Monday its plans to introduce a range of cutting-edge technologies in its upcoming apartment complex, Raemian Songdo Station Centripole, set to launch in Incheon’s Yeonsu district this October. The project, fully managed by Samsung C&T [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — In a country where high-rise apartment living is the norm, South Korean developers are pushing the boundaries of residential amenities, transforming communal spaces into hubs of wellness, culture, and community engagement. Hyundai Engineering, one of South Korea’s leading construction firms, announced on September 1 that it will debut a suite [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) – In a surprising fusion of construction wear and fashion, Hyundai Construction has unveiled a stylish new work jacket that’s capturing the imagination of its employees across generations. The company announced on August 15 that it has released an MA-1 Padded Jumper as an exclusive jacket for Hyundai Construction employees, in [...]