SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government is striving to come up with alternative profit-sharing schemes between large corporations and small-and-medium-sized companies with the intention of promoting a more horizontal relationship between them. The government is also looking to implement a coexistence model where both large corporations and SMCs can achieve a win-win [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — The first apartment complex in South Korea armed with an air filtering function has made its reveal. The Seoul Housing & Communities Corp. (SH) painted the exterior of an apartment complex in Seoul with a type of photocatalyst paint that helps remove nitrogen oxide and sulfur oxides, the main [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Kia Motors Corp. will be launching two new “mobility programs,” making it easier for those who currently rent or own Kia vehicles on a long-term basis to have their existing vehicles replaced for newer models. Kia’s “switch” program caters to rentals of the car maker’s new K7 and Sorento [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Bodyfriend Inc., the manufacturer of massage chairs, has revealed that its new massage chairs feature the world’s first “brain massage” function. At a press conference yesterday at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, Bodyfriend introduced the massage chairs equipped with the brain massage function. According to Bodyfriend, the brain [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Kim Yung-rok, the governor of South Jeolla Province, has called for a review of a possible implementation of a 1,000 won (US$ 0.88) ferry fee for island residents. The municipality of Goheung-gun is pushing for a new measure that would standardize the ferry transportation fee at 1,000 won. The [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Early next month, Seoul’s Dulle-gil will host a treasure hunt that has more than 10 million won in prizes awaiting eager treasure seekers. To commemorate the fourth anniversary of the Dulle-gil’s opening, the “2018 Seoul Dulle-gil Festival” will be held on November 3 with over 1,000 residents participating in [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government, which is in the process of developing a taxi fare hike plan, is considering the implementation of a “one-strike policy” that would result in the suspension of taxi licenses if drivers are found to refuse passengers. The measure is aimed at addressing public criticism that [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — For the first time in South Korea, the Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to adopt a system in which dynamic QR codes are used to easily pay taxi fares. The city’s plan for a QR code payment standard for taxis will be compatible with various payment methods. Starting in January [...]
BUSAN, Oct. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — A police officer used a drone to catch a dog that broke into a farm and killed several chickens. Busan Gijang Police Station Lt. Kim Sang-deok received a report last month that a black dog had broken into a farm and killed 18 chickens before it escaped. When Lt. [...]
JEJU, Oct. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — New automated machines that collect recyclable goods in exchange for cash are expected to be installed in the Jeju Olle Trail to encourage visitors to take part in recycling efforts. The machines will be installed in four different locations by the Jeju Olle Foundation that see high tourist traffic, [...]